Celebrating Fatherhood

   A Time to Honour
   Family Emphasis Series 7
   Includes Testimony by Randy Mueller

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Sometimes due to our families of origin, it is difficult to relate to God as Father. Therefore, we examine the fatherhood of God: his parental attributes. This is a great starting point in learning to be a great Dad. Happy Father's Day!
[Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 23:1-4; Matthew 7:9-11; Hebrews 12:7-11]

Honouring Our Father by Sean & Kelly Airth (3.3MB MP3)
Dedication of Benjamin Charles Gabruch
                             by Derrick Hamre (3.4MB MP3)

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"Neither Do I Condemn You"

   From the Lips of Mercy
   Family Emphasis Series 6

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Christianity is a reciprocal experience. The grace we receive we should pass on to others. In the narrative about the woman caught in adultery, Jesus does a masterful job in answering his critics and saving a woman while not condoning her actions.
[John 8:1-11]

Tom Harbour's Birthday Ritual Interview
                             by Jeff Bjorgan (2.2MB MP3)

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Ceremonies, Rituals and Initiations

   Graduation Service
   Family Emphasis Series 5

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

If we think that celebrations like Mother's Day, Graduation or Father's Day are meaningless rituals, we need to look again. Rituals are a significant spiritual reality in the Bible. So we learn, for example, what circumcision has to do with Grad 2011.
[Romans 2:28-29; Colossians 2:10-12]

2011 Graduate Testimonies
                             by Dakota Pomponio & Brittani Rutherford (3.7MB MP3)
Charge to the 2011 Graduates by Andy Gabruch (6.2MB MP3)

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Just Do It

   Family Emphasis Series 4
   Includes Testimonies by:
       Mark Jennings-Bates
       Garry Dewald

Kim Weiler

Fe Viva World Missions

When Jesus turned water to wine, Mary told servants to do whatever Jesus told them. The servants obeyed, completing tasks that took effort and did not lead to any obvious outcome. Similarly, we should obey and just do whatever Jesus tells us.
[John 2:1-10]

Missions Trip Testimony by Jeff Bjorgan (2.7MB MP3)
Fe Viva MTS Awareness
                             by Matt & Carrie Blacklock (2.0MB MP3)

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Make It Right

   Family Emphasis Series 3
   Includes Testimonies by:
       Cheryl Peters
       Paul

Andy Peters & Teen Challenge

BC Teen Challenge

Teen Challenge helps people overcome addiction through the Christ's redeeming work on the cross. Just as God reconciled us to himself through Christ, we must reconcile with others. Examples of reconciliation are drawn from the real world.
[2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Colossians 3:12-14]

Teen Challenge Testimony by Reg (3.6MB MP3)

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A Story of Restoration

   Family Emphasis Series 2
   Includes Testimony by Alexis Larson

Derek Koch

Peachland Campus Pastor

Through a glimpse into Gerald Morrison's Bible College days, the Biblical story of Mephibosheth, and Alexis Larson's moving life story, we learn that God wants to bring health to our families and see examples of forgiveness and redemption.
[2 Samuel 9]

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Breaking the Stereotype of Mothers-in-Law

   Family Emphasis Series 1

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, illustrates three realities that make her a great mother-in-law. Throughout a difficult life, Naomi was a woman of care, of prayer and a spiritual example. This certainly impacted Ruth, making her a woman of faith in God.
[Ruth 1]

Honouring My Mother by Anna Mason (2.0MB MP3)

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A Father's Final Words

   Family Matters Series 7

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

What makes a man? Looks? Power? Success? The Bible says a man listens to God, has the strength to follow His commands, and creates spiritual descendents. Fathers, take the time to share spiritual moments with your family.
[1 Kings 2:1-11]

Father's Day Tribute by Chris Tingstad (3.2MB MP3)

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Love and Respect

   Family Matters Series 6

Derek Koch with Irislee Koch

Community Pastor

Ephesians outlines the model for Christian marriage. If a husband loves his wife unconditionally and his wife fully respects him, their marriage relationship will flourish.
[Ephesians 5:21-33]
 

Teaching Worldview by Sarah Bennett (5.2MB MP3)
Teaching Worldview Handout (0.1MB PDF)

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The Crucible of Communication

   Family Matters Series 5

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Communication is key to building a healthy marriage and successful home life. The Bible has some important principles guiding us to develop skills and environments to aid in effective communication. We are people of grace and truth!
[Genesis 2-3]

Children's Worker Appreciation by Cami & Jacob (1.6MB MP3)

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The Hospitable Home

   Creating Spiritual Environments for the
    Sake of Our Kids
   Family Matters Series 4

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

The book of Deuteronomy helps us see that a home infused with story-telling and life-giving rituals, as well as an openness to others, is fertile soil for our children’s spiritual growth.
[Book of Deuteronomy]

Family Matters: Worldview by Sarah Bennett (2.5MB MP3)
Priority One Testimony by Ryan Detwiller (3.5MB MP3)

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Growing Redemptive Families

   Responding to Conflict Redemptively
   Family Matters Series 3

Andy Gabruch

Next Generation Pastor

Conflict is part of life, and many of us try to manage it in various ways. But Jesus teaches us to speak the truth in love and make conflict redemptive. Conflict is meant to transform our character to become more like Jesus.
[Ephesians 4:11-16]

Sermon Notes (5.6MB PDF)

     Historymaker 2009 Youth Conference Video

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