DeacoNote 44: Passion to Compassion
November 29, 2023 This week has seen an interesting confluence of thoughts, memories and events. It is Fall. The days are getting...
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Pastor Russell Willis
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Giving Thanks
Colossians 3:15 "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful"...
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Warren Ayer
Oct 12, 20234 min read
DeacoNote 43: Hear God's Bell
October 11, 2023 Fall is an interesting time of the year. On the one hand, we think of it as the beginning of the end of the year. We...
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Warren Ayer
Oct 3, 20237 min read
DeacoNote 42: Send In The Clowns
October 4, 2023 Back when I was a corporate manager, I used to recommend that my fellow managers read Michael LeBoeuf's book, The...
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Pastor Russell Willis
Sep 16, 20232 min read
The Old Brick Church Goes Viral
Since 1806, a Christian Congregation has contributed to the life and well-being of Colchester Village. By the 1830s there were two active...
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Warren Ayer
Sep 14, 20236 min read
DeacoNote 41: Kick-Off
September 13, 2023 In one of my study Bibles, the introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes begins with these words: The molded bunny lies...
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Pastor Russell Willis
Aug 26, 20232 min read
What Are You Doing Here? -- What Shall We Do?
1 Kings 19: 9b - "And the word of the Lord came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" On August 20, 2023, the answer to that...
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Warren Ayer
Aug 24, 20236 min read
DeacoNote 40: A Measure Of Growth
August 23, 2023 As many of you know, I grew up in what was once a dairy farming town. Once upon a time it had its own buggy whip factory...
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Warren Ayer
Aug 9, 20236 min read
DeacoNote 39: A Significant Something
August 9, 2023 I begin this week by reflecting on a thought from my last DeacoNote that I think bears repeating. In the warmth of summer...
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Warren Ayer
Jul 25, 20235 min read
DeacoNote 38: Ripples On The Water
July 26, 2023 I have reached that age in life, where it is painfully obvious that I have forgotten far more than I remember. Sadly, I...
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Warren Ayer
Jul 20, 20234 min read
DeacoNote 37: Higher Ground
July 19, 2023 Fear is a curious emotion, if I may call it that. In small doses, it can be entertaining - think of that scary roller...
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Warren Ayer
Jul 4, 20236 min read
DeacoNote 36: The Giver Of The Gift
July 5, 2023 Last Sunday, our Pastor's message explored some key aspects of sacrifice - that of others on our behalf, our own on behalf...
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Warren Ayer
Jun 30, 20236 min read
DeacoNote 35: A Whale Of A Tale
June 28, 2023 A recurring theme in some of our messages and DeacoNotes has been the idea, that God calls us to take up, or carry out,...
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Warren Ayer
Jun 14, 20237 min read
DeacoNote 34: New Manna
June 14, 2023 When the Israelites wandered in the desert after their escape from Egypt, they became hungry. But the Lord fed them. Exodus...
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Warren Ayer
Jun 10, 20235 min read
DeacoNote 33: Knowledge Assessment
June 7, 2023 I found myself thinking this week about how we assess knowledge. If you pursue an advanced degree in a scientific field...
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Warren Ayer
Jun 1, 20238 min read
DeacoNote 32: Favorite Bible
May 31, 2023 One of the things we take for granted in our lifetime is the ready availability of the Bible. Imagine how few of us would...
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Warren Ayer
May 24, 20239 min read
DeacoNote 1: Strength To Endure
May 24, 2023 & August 24, 2022 If you regularly read these DeacoNotes, your first thought was probably that I made a typo in the...
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Warren Ayer
May 17, 20237 min read
DeacoNote 31: Shades Of Grey
May 17, 2023 I was reflecting this week on a couple of my past notes related to the general subject of "peace:" DeaconNote 17: Jehovah...
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Warren Ayer
May 13, 20235 min read
DeacoNote 30: Happiness X-Factor
May 13, 2023 It seems easier lately to find people, who are feeling overwhelmed by the societal pressures and problems of our day. Some...
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Warren Ayer
May 3, 20235 min read
DeacoNote 29: National Day Of Prayer
May 3, 2023 Ever since our Regional Pastor, Rev. Dale Edwards, visited us last October, we have looked for opportunities to encourage the...
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