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Want to Hear From God? (Try This)
By Carey NIeuwhof, Founding and Teaching Pastor One of the greatest challenges people have (not just Christians … pretty much everybody) is how to hear from God. What if you only hear silence? And even if you sense something, how do you know it’s actually God? In the message this week, I outlined seven ways…
Read MoreHelping You Make The Most Of Easter
Easter weekend is a week away and we think that the Holy Spirit has something for you if you lean into the journey. Setting aside time this season to focus on the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus is something special and I can’t wait to walk through the weekend and celebrate with you. I want…
Read More5 Tips On How To Egg Your Neighbour’s House!
By Deniel Sewell, Associate Children’s Ministry Director It’s that time of the year again! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming (almost 😅) and you get to eat chocolate in the form of eggs! What more can you ask for? For some reason, the springtime has always resonated with me. My allergies on the other hand…
Read More4 Things You Need To Know heading into January At Connexus
At Connexus we loved celebrating at our Christmas Eve services, and now we are turning our attention to the beginning of a fantastic 2018! Here are 3 things you need to know about Connexus going into this January! 1. Join us to kick-off the year on Sunday, January 7th (No Services on Sunday, December 31st)…
Read MoreThe invitation that changed a life.
Easter is one of those special weekends that comes around each year. It’s a time to remember the sacrifice God made on Good Friday, and to rejoice in celebration at the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday! The journey from complete despair to everlasting hope, over a 3 day journey. It’s truly incredible! For Shane, Easter is…
Read MoreHow to Egg Your Neighbours House
Spring has Sprung! There is so much excitement in the turning of the seasons from Winter to Spring. As chicks are hatching, trees are beginning to bud, and the snow is finally melting away, new life is springing up all around us. As someone who’s favourite season is Summer, the changing of the seasons from Winter…
Read MoreHow You Can Experience God By Praying For Someone Else
At its most basic level, prayer is when the posture of your heart communicates your desire to connect with God. In many cases, you are bringing to God something or someone that’s important to you. When you pray for someone intentionally and specifically, two meaningful things can begin to happen: You start to look for…
Read More5 Ways to Help Your Family Adjust to the Time Change
Daylight Savings is this weekend. If you’re like us you often find yourself struggling to get a decent amount of sleep. Stress, worry, our kids, and work are just a few of the things that keep so many of us up at night (some of which Carey Nieuwhof will be talking about in the new series, Stress[Less]). And losing…
Read More3 Ways to Make Group Work as a Young Family
By Jeremy MacDonald, Orillia Campus Pastor You’ve heard us talk about it before. Circles are better than rows. You can’t grow spiritually until you connect relationally. You probably even believe it. But the challenge is that life is a little more complicated. Maybe you have a baby that goes to bed early. Maybe you have…
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