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Christmas Greetings (2022) from Rev. Will Haughton
Dear Dalston-Crown Hill United Church friends, I hope you are well and that 2022 has been a good year for you. No doubt we have all faced challenges in our own ways, but I hope we have experienced God’s grace … Continue reading
Against the Odds – by Pat Edmonds
Reflection of Pat Edmonds “Against All Odds” as presented at a joint service held at Forest Home United Church on August 28th, 2022. Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:29 -12:2. Pat Edmonds is a Licensed Lay Worship Leader in Shining Waters Region. … Continue reading
“Knowing the Future” by Will Haughton
Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 20, 2020 Scripture Reading: John 16:16-22 In 2011, renowned Cornell University psychologist, Daryl Bem, published the results of an experiment in a scholarly article entitled “Feeling the Future” in which he demonstrated something referred to … Continue reading
“Doing Our Part” by Will Haughton
Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 13, 2020 Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:31-35 Last week I mentioned that during this pandemic I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts—a kind of pre-recorded talk-radio you can listen to whenever you like over … Continue reading
“I Am What I Am” by Will Haughton
Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 6, 2020 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-10 Over the last few months, I’ve become somewhat of a listener to podcasts. I don’t know where this term comes from, but it’s like a pre-recorded radio … Continue reading
“For Such a Time as This” by Will Haughton
Will Haughton’s Reflection on August 30, 2020 Scripture Reading: Esther 4:1-4, 9-14 It’s good to be back with you after a few weeks away. I enjoyed a nice holiday, although of course it was a bit different this year than … Continue reading
Body Building by Pat Edmonds
Reflection of Pat Edmonds, August 23, 2020 Scripture Reading: Romans 12: 1-8 I don’t know how careful your family members are when putting dirty laundry in the clothes hamper. Or do they depend on the laundry lady to close buttons, … Continue reading
Free and Freeing by Pat Edmonds
Reflection by Pat Edmonds on August 16, 2020 Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:1-15 Again I have chosen to preach on an Old Testament passage. This 45th Chapter of Genesis is one of the most powerful and emotional scenes in the entire … Continue reading
Be Not Afraid by Pat Edmonds
Reflection by Pat Edmonds, August 9, 2020 Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. He went out and bought … Continue reading
WWF by Pat Edmonds
Reflection by Pat Edmonds on August 2, 2020 Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 You may have wondered what a sermon entitled WWF could possibly be about. Well, it’s not about the World Wrestling Federation or even the World Widlife Fund. WWF … Continue reading