Sermons
RECENT SERVICES
August 27, 2023 - Peacemakers Act Creatively to Prevent Conflict
We were fortunate to have Toronto-based director, actor, producer, and playwright Cedric Martin join us for worship and lead us in reflecting on how peacemakers are called to act creatively to prevent conflict.
Creatively adapting 1 Samuel 25:1-35, Cedric led us in a monologue in the voice of one of Nabal's servants, imagining that Nabal's servant had listened to Abigail's command to prepare a feast for David and his men - a creative act that prevented bloodshed. As part of Cedric's monologue, the congregation participated in making the feast, consisting of Bread and Hummus, Energy-Bites, and Trail-mix. The audio file begins with the children's time led by Zac, and then progresses to Cedric's monologue.
July 30 2023 - Praying Brings Peace Within
Thanks to Pauline Bauman for providing these lovely cookies to remind us that God's peace guards our hearts.
July 23, 2023 - God's Presence brings Peace
July 16, 2023 - Eating with Enemies
We were happy to have BMC's previous Interm Pastor (2020-2021), Dave Rogalsky, speak to us this Sunday and join us for a community potluck afterwards.
June 18, 2023 - Peacemakers Share the Bounty of the Earth (Church Camping)
During the Children's time, we shared strawberries and participated in the Eco-spiritual practice of "Savouring a Strawberry," a practice suggested by MCEC's Eco Minister, Wendy Janzen. This practice, along with many others suggested by Wendy, can be found on this website.
June 11, 2023 - Peacemakers Join God in Caring for the Earth
The audio file below begins with our scripture reading and children's time before it transitions to Dorothy Isaac's faith story. At the end of her faith story, Zac Klassen introduces a video that was shown. The link is below.
May 21, 2023 - Following Jesus as Anabaptists: Accountability and Conflict
May 7, 2023 - Following Jesus as Anabaptists - The Priesthood of All Believers
April 30, 2023 - Following Jesus as Anabaptists - Pursuing Peace and Justice as Disciples
BMC was honoured to have Arnold Snyder, Professor Emeritus in History, to speak to us about the 16th century Anabaptists.
April 23, 2023 - Following Jesus as Anabaptists - Believers Baptism
April 16, 2023 - Following Jesus as Anabaptists - Roots and Wings
February 19, 2023 - Sheep and Goats
Stephen Roy, MCC Ontario's Church & Community Relations Associate joined us to present his sermon: "To Fast, or Not to Fast."
