The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" helps us understand the importance of hope in our lives. Paul's letter to the Romans reminds us that we have a hope that does not disappoint, that does not depend on our own resources. [Organ/Choir - Trinity Sunday]

There is certainly evil in the world, and enough bad things happen for people to say "Surely there is no God." But for those of us who listen to his Word, we know his heart for all people to be saved. We know his Spirit is with us. And as Paul wrote, we must see with the eyes of our hearts. "Behold, I am making all things new!" And we are invited to participate. [Organ/Choir - Ascension]

We look back briefly to the foundation of our current church; and we look forward in a year or so to our new church building in Riversdale Road. Still for us today, God is making all things new - and calling us to participate in his new creation. [Organ/Choir - Easter 5]

The news of Notre Dame Cathedral burning sounded like a disaster; but then there was rescue and the hope of restoration. There is a similar pattern in God's rescue and restoration, as with both Peter and Paul in today's readings. We too are rescued and restored - but for what? [Instrumental - Easter 3]

On the first Easter morning, there were many surprises in Jerusalem. But why were people surprised? Because they had not remembered all that Jesus told them beforehand. As the angels in the tomb said to the terrified women, "Remember how he told you…?" So too, we need to remember as we carry forward the message. [Organ/Choir - Easter Sunday]