Rev. Doug’s Blog
Welcome to Rev. Doug McQuaig’s Blog. Here our minister can post previews of upcoming sermons, information to the congregation, or other important messages.
Current Sermon Series: We Are Family – the Challenges of the 21st Century
The family today is not the family of the 50’s and 60’s that some of us were raised in. The family today is not the family of the 70’s and 80’s that some of us raised our children in. The family of the 21st century has unique challenges that are new for husbands and wives, parents and children, brothers and sisters. In response to the recent showing of the movie, “To Save a Life” in which issues facing teenagers today were vividly and compellingly portrayed, it was decided that a series on the challenges facing today’s family would be appropriate and timely to run from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day and to the end of June. At times, this series will look at some gut-wrenching issues that are difficult to deal with. At times, this series will remind us of ageless truths that stand the test of time. Throughout this series, we hope to honestly and courageously give families – parents, children, young and old – hope and confidence that practical and relevant principles of faith can make a difference as we inspire and encourage our families to become all God wants them to be. This series will include:
1. Sunday, May 13th – Christian Family (Mother’s) Day “A Mother’s Love: Full of Hope”
2. Sunday, May 20th “Marriage: Making a Good Thing Better”
3. Sunday, May 27th – Youth Service “Challenges for Today’s Youth”
4. Sunday, June 3rd “Parenting Children and Youth – Part One”
5. Sunday, June 10th “Parenting Children and Youth – Part Two”
6. Sunday, June 17th – Father’s Day “A Father’s Job: Engaged and Effective Leadership”
7. Sunday, June 24th – Family Communion / Graduation “We Are Family – Generation to Generation”
Rev. McQuaig’s Easter Letter
Click on this link to read Rev. McQuaig’s Easter Letter: 2012 Easter Letter for website
Current sermon series, “A Hope for All People”
The launch of Dr. McQuaig’s new series, “A Hope for All People” begins on Sunday, February 5th. Here is the schedule of sermons:
Part One – “Hopes and Fears Met in Jesus” will include:
Sunday, February 5th: “Hope in Uncertain Times” – Hebrews 11
Sunday, February 12th: “The Anatomy of Hope” – Emma Duncan preaching
Sunday, February 19th: “Hopes and Fears are Met in Jesus” – John 4:1-26; Samaritan Woman at the Well
Sunday, February 26th – First Sunday in Lent: Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Parade; “Going Fishing?” – Luke 5 and John 21
Sunday, March 4th – Second Sunday in Lent: Today’s Teen Conference – youth feedback
Sunday, March 11th – Third Sunday in Lent: “Incurable!” – Mark 5:24-34
Sunday, March 18th – Fourth Sunday in Lent: “Stormy Weather” – Luke 8:22-25
Sunday, March 25th – Fifth Sunday in Lent: Fusion Worship involving the Youth; “Can You See It?” – Mark 8:22-25
Sunday, April 1st – Sixth Sunday in Lent – Palm Sunday: Passover Communion
Friday, April 6th – Good Friday: “The Ultimate Need Met by Jesus”
Sunday, April 8th – Easter Sunday: Easter Cantata
Sunday, April 15th: “When You Have Failed Miserably” – John 21:15-19
Sunday, April 22nd: “Tradition!” – Luke 5:33-39
In conjunction with the New Series Launch, House Church will resume meeting during the week of February 5th.
Monday & Friday evenings at 7pm (offsite locations).
Please contact the Church Office if you are interested in attending via sapc@bellnet.ca or 905-826-2061.
Rev. McQuaig’s Christmas letter
Click on this link to read Rev. McQuaig’s Christmas letter to the congregation (in PDF format):
Previous series: Building Character Generation by Generation
Our series on Building Character Generation by Generation concluded at the end of January, 2012. The recordings are available in the House Church section of the website.