Sun. Nov. 30, 2014 (Tony Tremblett)

Tony Tremblett spoke on "Ruin, Reformation, Redemption and Restoration" based on Micah 5:2-5 for the first Sunday of Advent. The prophet Micah was a "turbulent priest" with the courage to criticize those in authority for ignoring the down-trodden. He foretold the coming of Christ from the little town of Bethlehem (House of Bread) as one step in God's plan for the salvation of humanity. How can we "do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God" in our daily lives? [KH]

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Sun. Nov. 23, 2014 (Thomas Bergen)

Thomas Bergen spoke on "Liturgies of the University" as part 3 in his sermon series. The cultural liturgies of the Mall (Sept. 28) and the Stadium (Oct. 26) demonstrate that religious and secular worship are nearly indistinguishable. The University isn't as secular as it claims; even professional programs presume an educational purpose of human development. Campus activities shape the character of students beyond the classroom, starting with orientation weeks that teach overindulgence and discrimination. The Menno Simons Centre offers counter-cultural liturgies, such as gratis duties, common meals, and bible study groups, which build a community of UNIty in Christ and diVERSITY of backgrounds and studies. 1 John 5:21 reminds us to keep ourselves from idols. [KH]

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Sun. Nov. 16, 2014 (Henry Krause)

Henry Krause, pastor of Langley Mennonite Fellowship, spoke "On Being Good Entrepreneurs for Jesus" based on Matthew 25:14-30. Are we 'reluctant capitalists' if we try to reconcile the Sermon on the Mount with the Parable of the Talents? In What Would Jesus Deconstruct?, John D. Caputo encourages us to break down our judgmental predispositions and take risks for the Kingdom of God. Beyond money, God has invested the Gospel and the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us; are we being faithful servants with those talents? [KH]

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Sun. Nov. 2, 2014 (Brent Siemens)

Brent Siemens spoke on "Sealed for Kingdom Living" from Revelations 7. John's hears and sees different aspects of the realities of the present and the future. This was a true "apocalypse" (an unveiling, not necessarily a disaster). Between the six and the seventh seals, the 144,000 (12 x 12 x 1,000) symbolically represent the entire people of God. John hears of Jesus as the Lion of Judah but sees the Messiah as the Lamb whose sacrificial death has redeemed the multitudes from all nations. The sealed servants of God can withstand the "great pressure" of tribulation. [KH]

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