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St. John the Baptist

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Alpha Program
Alpha program

Why a home group?

I was thinking this morning about the craziness of having a home group in Leaside which now has members from Leaside, Scarborough, Etobico, Richmond Hill and Stouffville! "Why would folk choose to travel so far to be in a group?" I laughed. "Why do I?" I thought of all the reasons why I want to go - the friends, the laughter, the Bible study, the prayer, the love and support, the normal people, the safe place, the honesty, the transformation in folk - in short the fellowship. And then I thought of how my life would be so much poorer without these wonderful folk in my life.

Being in a home group requires effort and commitment, it sometimes requires sacrifice and initially it can take time to make the connections. If it is our intention to become Christ-centred, fully devoted followers of Jesus then I firmly believe that it is vital for everyone to take seriously the commands in Hebrews 10:24-25, "Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another...".

The home groups are central and vital to both our maturity and the maturity of the whole church.

- Peter Blundell
Sunday Service Times
  • Jubilee Service: Sundays at 10am; A contemporary and informal style of service with Sunday School for children
Alpha
  • Take part in this weekly course (12 sessions) to learn more about Jesus and Christianity, whether you are new to the faith or want a refresher on what we believe and why. Please contact Peter for times and location.
Community programs
  • Building Blocs: A drop-in playtime for carer and their children Wednesday 10am - 12pm, September to June. If you would like to get involved in this ministry then please contact us
Prayer
  • First priority: 8-9pm, the first Thursday of every month
  • Community Prayer: A prayer meeting held monthly together with 5 local churches
  • Weekly Morning prayers: Every Thursday at 6am
Discipleship and Bible Study (Home Groups)

Learn and share in small groups about growing in the Christian faith.
Please contact us to find out more or to get involved in one of these home based study groups.

Sundays

  • Leaside: An evening of study, prayer and fellowship; Meets alternate Sunday evenings at 8:00pm @ 63 Airdrie Road, Toronto
  • Richmond Hill: An evening of study, prayer and fellowship; Meets alternate (and opposite) Sunday evenings at 7:30pm @ 264 Conestoga Avenue

Tuesdays

  • Mustard Seeds: An evening of study, prayer and fellowship; Meets every Tuesday evening at 8pm @ 264 Conestoga Avenue
  • Richmond Hill Home Group: An evening of study, prayer and fellowship; Meets every Tuesday evenings at 8pm @ 19 Waldron Crescent

Wednesdays

  • Ladies Night Out: An evening of Bible study, faith and fellowship for women; Meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm @ 6 Glen Meadow Lane

Thursdays

  • AWE (Art, Worship & Everything): Discovering the bible through art; Meets alternate Thursdays evenings at 7:30pm;