CTRFW

n a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living. Join us, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. as we talk about Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Gifts. website: https://ctrfw.org/ #ctrfw #spiritualgifts #spiritualwarfare

The traumas of our past can be painful. So painful in fact that we may find ourselves crying out to God for relief. But the relief God wants to give us comes in the form of treating our problems, not just numbing the pain they cause. ctrfw.org

Sunday's service was awesome (aren’t they all!) but this one was different for it was an instructive Eucharist. What is an instructive Eucharist? This is when Fr. Chris explains the different aspects of the Anglican Eucharistic service. Even if you have been an Anglican all your life, new to the faith or exploring Anglicanism, something is always learned from this service. website: https://ctrfw.org/

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important day in human history. It changes minds, changes hearts, and changes the world. Even so, the question is this: Has the Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed your world? Listen in as Fr. Chris talks about how the Resurrection of Jesus can change your world.

Next week is Easter (spoiler alert) so there will not be a Sunday school class. They will resume the following Sunday. In a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living. Join us, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. as we talk about Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Gifts.

In Luke 20, Jesus knows that his crucifixion is merely days away and that there is an active plot against him. He knows the Pharisees seek to kill him in an attempt to secure their positions of power. But Jesus warns them in the "parable of the evil tenants" killing him will do nothing to secure their power. Rather, killing him will be the final indictment on their guilt. So, what are we to do? Listen to Fr. Charles, as he explains Jesus’ warning to us all and the steps we can take to heed his warning.

In a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living. Join us, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. as we talk about Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Gifts.

In the parable of the Prodigal Son the younger brother is sensual and worldly and the older is self-centered and calloused. The sins they manifest are different but neither has the heart of their Father. Listen to Fr. Charles as he gives insight and application to this parable.

In a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living.

Based on our Gospel reading from Luke 13: 1-17, Fr. Charles puts the Parable of the Fig Tree in historical and applicable context. How is an unfruitful fig tree relevant to Israel and to us? Listen to Fr. Charles as he explains.

WORSHIP INFORMATION COLLECT Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen. READINGS Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 103:1-12 l Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-17

In a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living. Join us, starting Sunday, March 6th at 9:30 a.m. as we talk about Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Gifts.

A man approaches Jesus and says, "Lord, will the saved be few?" In light of this, Fr. Chris takes up three issues: what salvation is not; what salvation is, and how we can know if we are among the saved.

WORSHIP INFORMATION COLLECT Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. READINGS Genesis 15:1-18 Psalm 27:9-17 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:22-35 #ctrfw #Lent #AnglicanChurch

Bishop Ackerman explains our Gospel reading first to our children and then to the rest of us. The Gospel reading can be rather confusing for the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness to be tested and we have to ask ourselves, “Why would the Spirit do this?” By recalling his own experiences at the very spot Jesus was tempted, Bishop Ackerman paints a picture of the wilderness and how we might face our own temptations this season of Lent.

In a world that feels like there is a constant tug-of-war between good and evil, many are left wondering whether or not God cares, or if He is even there. In reply, the Christian declares that the warfare we experience is not simply ideological, meaning a difference of ideas among people - politically, socially, economically, and otherwise - but it is also spiritual, meaning that there are both angels fighting for us, and demons fighting against us, in the unseen world. In and through it all, God has equipped his Church with spiritual gifts to fight this spiritual battle, which has ideological implications in our day-to-day living. Join us, starting Sunday, March 6th at 9:30 a.m. as we talk about Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Gifts.

“There is lots of good news! God’s Kingdom is on the move.” Fr. Kramer, from Love for the Least, is one of our mission partners. He joined us this Sunday to celebrate the Eucharist with us and preach the Gospel. His message is based on our Sunday readings and his mission work. Listen to Fr. Kramer’s powerful message, as he tells us what impact His Kingdom has upon us.

If you continue walking with Christ, he will change you into his image and likeness.

In this week’s sermon, Fr. Gresser begins with a story from February 3, 1943. How does this story almost 80 years ago and the story from our Old Testament reading, Jeremiah 1:4-10, have to do with us today? Listen to Fr. Gresser as he uses these stories to illustrate that we all have been given a mission. What do you think God is calling you to do?

What is 'freedom' exactly? We know that it is something people have desperately wanted from the very beginning. Listen to Fr. Chris as he explains what freedom is, and that there is only one path to find it.

What are those moments in your life that cause you leap for joy, to shout, and to break out in song? Could one of those moments be celebrating that Jesus Christ has once come into the world and will come again? Listen in as Fr. Chris explores the source of our joy and the mission of the Church.

Based on our Gospel reading, Luke 3: 7-20, here is Fr. Charles' sermon from Sunday: Just as John called Israel to repentance, Christ still calls His church to do the same. Christians should be the first people willing to repent from their own sins.