The pandemic is still not under control and the infection figures are hitting record highs. The only bright spot on the horizon seems to be the hope that anti-covid vaccines will soon be available. All churches in Ontario are reduced to ten participants. The United States seems to be under fewer restrictions [...]
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee" (Isaiah 43:2). Bridge there is none: we must go through the waters and feel the [...]
The pandemic is still not under control and the second wave is spreading swiftly around the world. Starting from today the churches in Ontario are once more under lockdown for the next four weeks. Any church that holds public services is limited to ten participants. In common with all churches our congregations [...]
“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” Genesis 5:24 You have heard that Enoch walked with God, and you know it is an expression of great praise. Let me give you a clear notion of its meaning because people often get a habit of using words without exactly [...]
On Friday, the Toronto Public Health did a walk-thru inspection of the Whitefield Christian Schools’ buildings as part of their on-going liaison with schools to check Covid-19 safety protocols. We are thankful the inspection went well as the administration and staff have tried to comply with all restrictions, including daily temperature screening, [...]
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 To say that God is omniscient is to say that He possesses perfect knowledge and therefore has no need to learn. But it is more: it is to say that God has never [...]
Make the Bible more than reading material. Read in order to understand. Understand in order to learn. Learn in order to obey. The Lord has plainly made known to us His will in the gospel of His Son. Let us then embrace all He has said. Let us count His Word a [...]
"...But prayer..." Acts 12:5 But prayer is the link that connects us with God. This is the bridge that spans every gulf and bears us over every abyss of danger or of need. How significant the picture of the Apostolic Church: Peter in prison, the Jews triumphant, Herod supreme, the arena of martyrdom awaiting [...]
The pandemic is still not under control and the second wave is spreading swiftly around the world. Several of our churches in Northern Ireland have had to close again because of the danger of infection. The Toronto Sunday services will be held in the church at 11.00 am and 6.30 pm, and also [...]
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Now we shall consider how God's Providence will be of singular use to us in our dying hour: It will sweeten our [...]
Hopefully everyone changed their clocks last night and will arrive on time for the church services, 11.00 am and 6.30 pm. These will also be broadcast on sermonaudio. The pre-evening prayer time will be at 5.50 pm in the church and concurrently on Zoom. The Wednesday prayer meeting will be at 7.30 pm [...]
“It came to pass ... that the brook dried up”. 1 Kings 17:7 The education of our faith is incomplete if we have not learned that there is a providence of loss, a ministry of failing and of fading things, a gift of emptiness. The material insecurities of life make for its spiritual establishment. The [...]
