In this new fall series, we'll delve into an Old Testament story of beautiful, divine wisdom: the life of Joseph. This week, we'll explore how Joseph’s dreams lead to jealousy and betrayal by his brothers, revealing God’s sovereign plans amidst human deception. This story points to the ultimate fulfilment in Jesus, who was also betrayed, but central to God’s redemptive plan.

In this story, Joseph shares his dream of rulership, which leads to his brothers’ intense jealousy and betrayal, culminating in Joseph being sold into slavery. Joseph's story reveals a crucial theme throughout the Christian narrative, such as forgiveness, hope and love following intense betrayal. Just as Joseph was betrayed by his brothers out of jealousy, Jesus was betrayed by Judas, fulfilling God’s greater plan for salvation. 

Celebrant:

Rev. Seth Enriquez

Readings:

Genesis 37:1-36; Romans 8:28-30; John 15:18-25 (Read now)

Hymns:

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Listen now)

Great is Our God (Listen now)

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (Listen now)

Blessed Assurance (Listen now)

Tethered to the Cross (Listen now)

To keep up to date with the new songs we're singing this year, listen to them on our church worship playlist here.

Tune into last week's sermon, given by Rev. Seth Enriquez, about money's often destructive separation of us from God.

In today's world, we talk about almost everything—but money is the ultimate taboo, especially when it comes to someone telling us how to use it. Yet, Jesus' teachings challenge our assumptions. He confronts the rich young ruler with a tough choice: follow Him or hold on to wealth. This isn’t just one man's struggle—it’s a lesson for all of us about where our true loyalty lies.

Jesus is clear: "You cannot serve both God and money." So, what does that mean for us today? Are we ready to let go of our earthly treasures to follow Jesus? This week, we’ll explore how Jesus calls us to rethink our values, trust in God’s provision, and why all of us face an ultimate choice. In God’s kingdom, our relationship with wealth is about much more than money. 

- Sunday Church, Sundays 10am - 11am: Join us for a weekly in-person service featuring worship, prayer, and a sermon.

- Banff Food & Friends, Mondays 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a warm meal and great company at our community dinner, open to all.

- Playtime at the Pines, Tuesdays 11am - 2pm: Bring your little ones for a fun drop-in play session with other families.

- 321 Course, Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm: Think deeper into our relationship with Jesus, and it informs our lives and view of the world.

- The rise of cultural Christianity Discover why 'cultural Christianity' is on the rise, as faith traditions blend with modern identity in surprising ways.

- The Ethics of Authenticity is an engaging essay sharing how true authenticity isn’t about following your own desires, but aligning your life with God’s will.

- Letter to the Olympians A letter to Christian Olympians has some wonderful insights for all of us.

- Nick Cave’s latest Red Hand Files gives a succinct but fascinating response to being asked if he ever worries about being on the wrong side of history.

- Jonathan Pageau, a French-Canadian icon carver, writer, and public speaker known for his exploration of Christian symbolism and traditional art, shares a sobering reflection on the much discussed opening of the olympics and its drag Dionysian representation of The Last Supper.

- Pagans and Christians in the City: Culture Wars from the Tiber to the Potomac is a solid book for Christians who want to learn why our beliefs are more and more being sidleines and ridiculed in our current culture? It's not new, it happened from the beginning.

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