Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship

Using 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 as his text, Pastor Jeff Edwards spoke about how generosity is a key Christian character trait.  However, being generous is not easy.  Why is that?  And what can motivate us to always be generous?  We start by remembering that God owns everything and that has huge consequences.

Tyler Dobson spoke about living in a post-resurrection world.  We know that Jesus is risen! But now what? As followers of Jesus, we live in a post-resurrection world; the powers of death and sin no longer have hold over us, and that changes everything! So how do we live in a post-resurrection world, when the world around us still lives under death?

Pastor Jeff Edwards spoke using Luke 24:36-53 as his text.  Good Friday and Easter are done.  Now what?  Goof around until next year?  Nope.  The Easter Season has two more big days… the Ascension and Pentecost.  It’s now “Eastertide Renewal” with a King and a purpose.  Jesus is on the throne and His Spirit empowers us to build His Church.

Pastor Valerie Salkeld spoke speak about what Psalm 22 has to do with the Easter Story. She explored some of the words that Jesus said from the Cross that speak to Life renewed in the Resurrection. We also celebrated Communion.  If you would like to take Communion, please have your elements ready.

Pastor Jeff Edwards spoke about how one of the reasons people don’t pray is because they don’t understand why they need to keep asking.  Doesn’t God know?  Why does He delay?  Fortunately, Scripture has good answers to this.  Listen and be reminded why we need to persevere in our asking… and just keep praying! He used 1 Kings 18:41-45 for his message. Also, BGCA District Pastor Dennis Gulley led us in celebrating Communion.  If you would like to celebrate Communion, please have your elements ready.

Josh McAuley, camp coordinator at Camp Chestermere, shared with us. Josh spoke about how, as Christians, we can expect to encounter difficult circumstances but that they don't have to lead us to destruction and despair. Isaiah helps us navigate a better way through by reminding us of the love and faithfulness of God. Josh used Isaiah 43:1-4 as his scripture reference.

Chaplain Valerie Salkeld spoke about Epiphany. Have you had an Epiphany? What is it and why does it matter? Let's not overlook the significance of what we have just celebrated and think about it some more. We had some sound problems which resulted in the beginning of Valerie's sermon not being recorded.  Please read the introduction below before listening to the recording.   Epiphany - Introduction Happy New Year everyone. How was the Christmas season for you? Many Christians around the world celebrate Christmas as a season - not just a day. After Advent, the Christmas season is 12 days long and the readings and focus are meant to take us deeper into commitment, understanding, faith, and perhaps most poignant of all, hope. I noticed that as we approached New Year’s Eve, many people I chatted with did not have any plans; no parties to attend and there wasn’t the typical anticipation of what is to come in 2024. People are hesitant and cautious. There is little hope. As one does during this season, I have been r