RoL worshipped on the last Sunday of 2025 with a time of sharing of God's working in congregants' lives as well as a time of prayer. Pastor Darren emphasized P.U.S.H. "Pray Until Something Happens" with the example Jesus taught of "The Persistent Widow" (Luke 18:1-8), encouraging the importance of persistent prayer.

An evening of celebrating the birth of Christ through song, and a short devotional by Pastor Darren about the angels who spoke to certain people (Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds) proclaiming their part of the Christmas story

From Luke's account,, the crowds in Bethlehem as well as the innkeeper, appeared too busy to notice the significance of the birth of Jesus. How busy are you this Christmas Season? Pastor Darren urges us to slow down, make room for Jesus, and share Him with others.

In the second of the series, Not Just the Shepherds, we look at Simeon and Anna, two worshippers with different back-stories, yet both waiting for the promised Messiah. Both expressed feeling peace in the assurance that God keeps His promises.

Pastor Darren begins the Advent series "Not Just the Shepherds, Others in the Christmas Story" by looking at some of the other significant people in the Christmas story and their role in it, in this message he speaks of King Herod.

Vic and Sharon Rempel, and Cynthia Mushaluk share of their time with the Hungry for Life Ukraine retreat house as they served as "cooks and tour guides" offering a time of respite to groups of mostly women and children who have lost loved ones in the tragedy of the on-going war.

Who do you have in your circle of relationships for encouragement and accountability? Paul teaches on the importance of genuine, honest relationships in growing/maturing as followers of Jesus Christ.

In Galatians, the apostle Paul speaks of the freedom that followers of Jesus have by His grace. That freedom, however must be tempered between law and lawlessness. This is only possible with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Josiah unpacks this in Week 6 of the "Only Jesus" series.

Guest Speaker Jon Pasiuk explores the challenging question of why Jesus performs some miracles and not others? What is Jesus' motivation/purpose in providing his miracles? Jon points to the context/setting of the miracle, and how Jesus uses it to speak to His greater objective.

As followers of Jesus, we are heirs of our Father's Kingdom. The guarantee of this promise is that believers of Jesus Christ is the indwelling of Holy Spirit Pastor Darren challenges us to identify "who/what is our #1?" Is our trust in Jesus or in someone or something else?

Paul challenges the Apostle Peter for his hypocrisy in adding Jewish practices to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul asserts that it Jesus, and only Jesus Christ through whom salvation is given.

RoL celebrates Thanksgiving 2025 with congregational sharing, commissioning of the latest Ukrainian Missions Team, and Communion, remembering with thanksgiving for the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sake.

Paul's insistence that the Gospel News is for everyone, challenges our own perception of who "qualifies" as a follower of Jesus and who does not. Are we adding "conditions" to belonging in His Kingdom? Pastor Darren challenges: "Is there a person or people group that God is calling you to share the Gospel with?

Paul emphasizes that his salvation faith was accomplished only by the power and initiative of Jesus. Nothing more needed to be added or changed. Pastor Darren emphasizes that if Saul/ Paul could be changed, no one on earth is beyond redemption by the power of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Darren introduces the 8 week series on the letter to the churches planted in Galatia by Paul the Apostle. Paul passionately calls the Galatians back to the true gospel, warning them not to fall into legalism. He teaches that salvation is a gift of grace, not something earned by works, and urges believers to live lives marked by love, guided by the Holy Spirit.

We kick off the RoL calendar year with Pastor Darren reviews our Mission Statement "We exist to help people experience full life as Jesus Christ intended", focusing on the three pillars of our faith: 1. Love God 2. Growing together 3. Reaching the World

After a time of congregational sharing of God's blessing and working amongst his people, RoL acknowledges the retirement of George and Dora Hoeppner and thankfulness for their many years of service at RoL. Pastor Darren then leads RoL in congregational prayer.

Jon Pasiuk draws from Psalm 127:1-2, Solomon's instruction to rest/sleep with confidence and assurance that God is sovereign and He promises to look after/protect His loved ones.

Barry McLeod shares of his ministry and experiences with the "Youth Unlimited" - Mission team, providing support, housing and consul to homeless and vulnerable youth in our communities. Using Acts 2:4-2-47, he emphasizes the characteristics of the early church, and how we can better incorporate them in our own church body/community.

Lucas Bosma uses the example from the life of Old Testament prophet Daniel, to illustrate God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, which serves as an encouragement and admonishment in our own life choices.