We continue our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn will continue for us in chapter 8 following on from the feeding of the 4000 last Sunday. The passage that follows is connected to this story, as we will see, despite Jesus and His disciples taking a boat trip back across the Sea of Galilee and to familiar Jewish territory. As He arrives guess who’s waiting for Him? The Pharisees of course and, as we will learn, they have pointed questions for Jesus. Read Mark 8:11-21 in advance to prepare, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Following Jesus on His Mission, 8:1-10, May 3, 2026
We continue our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week we are happy to invite Brother Tefera Bekere from Ethiopia and a member of Global Disciples Ministry to bring the message from God’s Word. Tefera will share much about the work of ministry in the Ethiopian church and will continue for us in the gospel of Mark from chapter 8 and the feeding of the 4000. Read Mark 8:1-10 in advance to prepare, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Be Opened and Made New, 7:31-37, April 26, 2026
Today we continue our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week Mark takes us to the next event in the life of Jesus as he leaves the region of Tyre, travels through Sidon and arrives in the Decapolis. As Jesus arrives, he encounters a man who is both deaf and has a speech impediment. This man has been brought by his friends who clearly care for him and are hoping that Jesus will be able to heal him. Join us as we as we learn about how Jesus personally interacts with this man. It's another great story of redemption and restoration. Read Mark 7:31-37 in advance to prepare, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Everyone's Welcome Here, 7:24-30, April 19, 2026
This Sunday, we continue our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn will take us further into Mark chapter 7, with the story about an interaction between Jesus and a woman whose child is possessed by a demon. This is a pivotal moment in the gospel of Mark and in the ministry of Jesus. Moving beyond the Sea of Galilee and His primary ministry hub in Capernaum, Jesus enters a region that—while physically close—is culturally and religiously distinct from the Jewish world where He has been preaching. There are powerful lessons to be found in this encounter. Read Mark 7:24-30 in advance to prepare, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: The Heart of All Our Problems, 7:8-23, April 12, 2026
We return to our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn returns to take us further in Chapter 7 which began with Jesus being questioned by the religious authorities, the Pharisees and the Scribes. They wondered why the disciples of Jesus didn’t adhere to their traditions of ritual cleansing, specifically, handwashing before a meal. Our passage for this week is the continuation of this story where we will see and hear how Jesus responds to them and teaches them and us what ‘The Heart of All of Our Problems’ is. Read Mark 7:8-23 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Easter Sunday: Go, Go, Go, Matthew 28:1-20, April 5, 2026
He has RISEN! Today as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ, pastor Rudi brings a message from Matthew 28:1-20, and we will also baptize a few of our friends. You won't want to miss this celebration of new life!
Palm Sunday: The King's Arrival, Matthew 21:1-17, March 29, 2026
We are very excited that this year Palm Sunday lines up with one of our Family Celebration Sundays! Join us today at 9am or 11am as we celebrate the beginning of Passion Week by including all ages in worship and a devotional message from Pastor Rudi. Once again, there will be a colouring packet for all the Pebbles & KidsRock children, and the nursery will be open for self-serve as needed. We look forward to celebrating with you all!
Mark: Our Hope in God, 7:1-8. March 22, 2026
We return to our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week one of our elders, Nick Koole, will bring us the message from the beginning of chapter 7. There seems to be a shift in the tone of Mark’s gospel when we come to this chapter. So far, Mark mostly has recorded Jesus’ marvellous supernatural works as he makes his case that Jesus is the Son of God. Now, Mark reveals to us how Jesus turns His focus to what the religious leaders of the Jewish people have done with the law of God. We hope you will join us to hear this powerful and important teaching from Jesus! Read Mark 7:1-8 in advance to prepare for the message, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
2 Corinthians: It's Not About The Box, 4:5-15, March 15, 2026
This Sunday, with pastor Glenn recovering from surgery, we welcome guest speaker pastor Dave Nannery from Squamish Baptist Church to bring us a message from God’s Word. Pastor Dave will be sharing a message from the apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth. Drawing from a popular text that tells us that we have “this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” - 2 Corinthians 4:7. Be sure and join us for this encouraging word at one of our two services—9:00am or 11:00am!
Ephesians: Our Hope in Christ, 1:1-21, March 8, 2026
We welcome you to join us for a special Sunday gathering at The Rock featuring extended Worship and Word. With Pastor Glenn away, church elder Joey Hutchison will share a devotional message to encourage us all. We are also looking forward to hearing testimonies from a few individuals about the work the Lord is doing in their hearts, lives, and ministries here at The Rock. We hope to see you at one of our two services—9:00am or 11:00am!
Mark: Learning The Way of Jesus Continues, 6:45-56, March 1, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn takes us further in Mark’s gospel to the events that follow the feeding of the 5,000. Immediately after this great miracle, Jesus orders the 12 to get into a boat and go to the other side of Bethsaida on the northern end of the sea of Galilee. He then disperses the crowd, and he’s up the mountain to pray. It’s very late, the disciples find themselves in very strong winds and tumultuous waters. What happens next is another one of the great miracles and revelations of who Jesus really is. We do hope you will join us as we learn what happens next and why. Read Mark 6:45-56 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Learning The Shepherds Way, 6:30-44, February 22, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn opens up one of the most famous, if not the most famous miracle that Jesus ever performed other than His resurrection, the feeding of the 5,000. The passage begins with the return of the 12 from the mission Jesus had sent them on and their reports about how things went. The familiarity of this passage and the miraculous event itself often leaves us wondering, what was really happening on this day. This Sunday we will dig into the deep and marvellous purpose and meaning that Jesus had in mind. You will be encouraged. Read Mark 6:30-44 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Mark: The Truth Will Not Be Silenced, 6:14-29, February 15, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn will take us into the only account in all of Mark’s gospel not specifically about Jesus and His ministry. This account is not just of anyone, but of John the Baptist and his tragic death at the hands of Herod Antipas. Herod is not alone in this despicable affair: he is goaded on by his wife Herodias, her daughter and his pride in the face of his foolishness. Join us as we delve into this tragic story and learn some very valuable lessons about the depths of human depravity and how the characters in this soap opera of a story, resemble the human condition to this day. Read Mark 6:14-29 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Called to Go, 6:7-13, February 8, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Rudi will continue in chapter 6 where Mark moves quickly from the events in Nazareth and in the synagogue to the sending of His twelve apostles on a journey marked with preaching, healing, casting out of demons and unclean spirits. On this journey Jesus gives them very specific instructions on what and what not to take with them, how to dress, where to stay and for how long, and much more. Join us as we discover what the purpose and meaning of this commissioning was and is. Read Mark 6:7-13 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Mark: The Offence of Jesus, 6:1-6, February 1, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn takes us into chapter 6 where we learn about Jesus' return to His hometown of Nazareth. Jesus and His disciples arrive in time for the Sabbath where He takes the opportunity to teach in the synagogue. The response He receives is far from that of the 'Hometown Hero.' Instead, they all take offence at Him and the question has to be, why? Join us this Sunday to find out why, as well as discover, why people take offence of Him to this day! Read Mark 6:1-6 in advance to prepare for the message, and bring your Study Guides!
Mark: That Which Leads to Saving Faith, 5:21-43, January 25, 2026`
This Sunday, we continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Glenn returns to take us further into chapter 5 where we find Jesus encountering a desperate father, a ruler of the synagogue whose 12 year old daughter is dying, as well as a very desperate woman who has had an issue of blood for 12 years. As in the previous two passages where the authority and power of Jesus was on display over storms and the demonic, this passage highlights two marvellous examples of His healing power! Read Mark 5:21-43 in advance to prepare for the message, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Jesus Demon Hunter, 5:1-20, January 18, 2026
We continue in our series from the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week pastor Rudi will be bringing us the Word from Mark 5:1-20. Mark moves on in his Gospel from demonstrating for us the power that Jesus has over nature itself to His power over the demonic realm. This is a powerful and dynamic passage that demonstrates much about the authority and power of Jesus' word! We hope you plan to join us as he takes us deep into this marvellous passage of Scriopture! Read Mark 5:1-20 in advance to prepare for the message, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
Mark: Calming the Storm, 4:35-41, January 11, 2026
We return to our series in the Gospel According to Mark—Kingdom Come, God's Reign in a Chaotic World. This week Mark records one of the most memorable miracles that Jesus performed, commanding the storm and the sea to be calm. Nick Koole, one of The Rock's Elders, will be opening the Word for us this Sunday! We hope you will plan to join us as he takes us deep into this marvellous passage of Scripture. Read Mark 4:35-41 in advance to prepare for the message, and remember to bring your Study Guides!
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, Matthew 6:5-18, January 4, 2026
This Sunday, as we enter another New Year we invite our church family to come together for another 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. We initiated this new tradition last year and have seen much fruit from the 21 Days and the Praise & Prayer Summits on the last Sunday of each month. We hope we will see you at one of two services this coming Sunday at 9AM & 11AM! Pastor Glenn will take us into Matthew 6:5-18 where we will hear directly from Jesus about the deep spiritual meaning, purpose and blessings of Prayer snd Fasting. Read the passage in advance and join us as we prepare to begin the New Year well!
Resolution: Looking Back—Dreaming Forward, Philippians 3:11-17, December 28, 2025
It's time for a Special Annual Gathering when we Look Back on the year that was in the ministry of our church family and the lives of each other. We want therefore to encourage a few of you to come prepared to share a Gospel Story of what the Lord has done in you life and walk with Him. We'll also look to Scripture to Dream Forward with Resolve into the New Year.