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EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, Week 2

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our study in the book of Exodus, with EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 10:1-11. In Exodus 10:1 to 11:10, the plague of locusts devastates Egypt, but Pharaoh still refuses to release the Israelites. Darkness covers Egypt for three days, and Pharaoh offers a compromise, which Moses rejects. God announces the final plague, the death of the firstborn. ABOUT THE SERIES The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, Week 1

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky begins the next part of our study in the book of Exodus, with  EXODUS: The Deliverance of Israel, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 7:8-9:35.

These passages describe the first seven plagues that God sends upon Egypt in order to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Moses and Aaron, acting as messengers of God, perform various miraculous signs and wonders before Pharaoh and his magicians, turning the Nile river to blood, sending swarms of frogs, gnats, and flies, causing disease to afflict the livestock, and bringing hail, locusts, and darkness upon the land. Despite these demonstrations of God's power, Pharaoh refuses to release the Israelites, leading to further plagues and ultimately, the death of the firstborn of every Egyptian household. However, the Israelites are spared from this final plague by following God's instructions to mark their doorposts with the blood of a sacrificial lamb, leading to the establishment of the Passover holiday.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader.

We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

EXODUS: The Rise of Moses, Week 4

This week, Pastor Nathan Bryant continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, as he focuses on Exodus chapters 5 through 7:7. In these passages, Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but he refuses and increases their workload. God reassures Moses and Aaron, and gives them miraculous signs to perform before Pharaoh. Despite the signs, Pharaoh hardens his heart and refuses to release the Israelites. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

EXODUS: The Rise of Moses Week 3

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, as he focuses on chapter 3:1-12. In Exodus 3:1-12, God speaks to Moses from a burning bush in the desert and tells him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. At first, Moses is hesitant, but God promises to be with him and give him the necessary strength and abilities. The encounter marks the beginning of Moses' leadership of the Israelites and their journey to the Promised Land. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

EXODUS: The Rise of Moses, Week 2

Today Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series Exodus: The Rise of Moses, focusing on the birth of Moses, his adoption by the Pharaoh's daughter, the murder he committed and his exile to Midian. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there! Our Renew Kids program for elementary school and junior high students provides biblical and spiritual foundations using interactive learning, stories, videos, drama, games and crafts.

Renew Sunday Message: Exodus - The Rise of Moses Week 1

Today Pastor Bartley Sawatsky kicks off our new series Exodus: The Rise of Moses. The book of Exodus is foundational to the story of God's relationship with humanity. The pivotal events recorded in the second book of the Bible demonstrate God's great love for His people by rescuing them from slavery in Egypt, forming them into a nation and establishing a covenant with them. In the first 7 chapters we’ll see how God chose Moses – an abandoned child in a dangerous time who later commits murder as an adult – and redeemed his life to make him into Israel's great prophet, emancipator and leader. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

Resurrection Sunday Message: The Blessings for Those Who Linger

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky presents a special Easter message entitled, "The Blessings for Those Who Linger". On this Resurrection Sunday, we will be reminded by Mary Magdalene of the blessings that come from taking a little bit longer to contemplate the resurrection story. (John 20:11-18) We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

Ekklesia, Week 4: Belonging to the Church

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky concludes our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic, "Belonging to the Church". ---- The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there! Our Renew Kids program for elementary school and junior high students provides biblical and spiritual foundations using interactive learning, stories, videos, drama, games and crafts.

Ekklesia, Week 3: Practice & Functioning of the Church

This week, Pastor Philip Bryant of Community of Hope, Surrey, BC, continues our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic "Practice & Functioning of the Church". ---- The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!

Ekklesia, Week 2: Origins & History of the Church

This week, Pastor Bartley Sawatsky continues our series "Ekklesia: Find Your Life in a Bigger Family" as he speaks on the topic "Origins & History of the Church". Our scripture reference is Mathew 16:13-20. The flock. The bride. The body. A lampstand. A family. The church has been described in many ways. The common theme in all these metaphors is that when we belong to the church, we are connected to something greater than ourselves. What exactly is it that we belong to and why? For what purpose? In this series we’ll explore what we can learn about the many facets of the church from Scripture and history. Then we’ll apply what we learn to the specific context of our local church family at Renew. We meet at 4:00 pm in person every Sunday afternoon at 7755 Tenth Line North, Mississauga. We'd love to meet you and invite you to join us there!