June 7, 2026
Vision Sunday | The View From Here
At various points in the Church’s history, Christians realized they were at a crossroads. Decisions had to be made, new opportunities considered and familiar surroundings left to meet fresh challenges. St. Paul’s Leaskdale has its own stories of crossroads, none bigger than leaving the site it had enjoyed for 144 years, buying 100 acres and building a new structure in which to worship Jesus and invite neighbours. Today, with growing numbers and people streaming in from the North and the East, we believe we’re at another crossroads.
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Acts 28:30-31
Questions:
- What is your favourite St. Paul’s Leaskdale memory? Share that with your group.
- The book of Acts does not end with Paul’s death. Instead, it's a picture of the Kingdom moving forward, the truth of Jesus being told. What have Christians done over the years to make sure that the good news of Jesus was carried on past their death?
- The last 2 words in the book of Acts are “openness unhindered,” which means "holding nothing back from God or people.” Rate yourself 0-10 on your openness to do whatever God calls you to do.
- Is there something that hinders you? Take time to consider, with each other, what might hold you back.
- What will you do to rise with SPL into this next season of change and growth?
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Acts 2:1-21 - The long-awaited gift of God’s Spirit given to ordinary women and men finally touched down! A few unlikely believers huddled together in an upstairs room were the first recipients. This story unlocks the plan that the Spirit of Jesus has for us all.
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