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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Colossians 2:1-7-The way forward for the first Christians wasn't always easy. False teachers brought confusion and deception, prompting Paul to point believers back to the truth. Just as the best way to spot a counterfeit is to know the genuine article, the best way to recognize false teaching is to know Jesus.
Colossians 1:24-29-Suffering is one of life's hardest realities. We might expect that following Jesus would mean less pain, but Jesus himself suffered and made it clear that his followers would too. The good news is that our suffering is never lost on God and is never in vain.
Colossians 1:21-23 - Paul contrasts two powerful words—alienated and reconciled—to tell our story. Discover how Jesus did the work of reconciliation and why that is the heart of the Gospel.
Colossians 1:15-20 -Colossians centers on Jesus—the Creator of all things, the Sustainer of life, and the Redeemer who restores creation through love.
Colossians 1:9-14 - Paul prays not for comfort, but for deeper faith—knowing God’s will, living for Jesus, and receiving strength to persevere with hope.
Colossians 1:1-8 - Discover how Paul's letter to the Colossians reminds believers that Jesus is all we need. Gospel hope is true, certain, life-changing, and unstoppable.
