The Junction Church

What a wonderful time we had yesterday serving our Mahogany neighbours in love at the Mahogany HOA Movie in the Park. We loved getting to know so many in our community and hope to see you again soon!

Looking forward to seeing all of our neighbours today at the Mahogany HOA’s Canada Day pancake breakfast 🥞 ! Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🎆

Join us today from 4-6pm at the Mahogany Teal Park on Masters Square SE for a FREE Summer Fun Day celebrating the start of summer. We’ll have games, snacks and crafts for all! See you there!

We are starting our FIRST adult bible school this morning, learning about the meaning and significance of the Lord’s Supper. 🍷🥖✝️

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬-‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Happy Mother's Day to all who care and advocate for children everywhere. Whether you are a biological, heart/bonus, or spiritual mom, may God grant you strength, patience, and wisdom. May He fill your heart with gladness and joy, and show you the God-given purpose of your role in the lives of your children, and those around you.
As Hannah said, "For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him."
Thank you for raising children who are fearful and devoted to the Lord!

We are heartbroken to hear of yesterday’s tragic event at Mahogany Lake. We are praying for the family and the entire community affected by this tragedy. Please join us in keeping them in your prayers. 🤍

He is risen!

Easter Sunday is not merely a celebration of an empty tomb, it is the declaration that the work of Christ is finished and accepted by God.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is God’s vindication of His Son. The sacrifice offered on the cross was fully sufficient. Sin was truly atoned for. Justice was completely satisfied. Death has been defeated.

This was not a possibility, it is an assurance.

Christ died for His people, and He was raised for their justification. Because He lives, all who are united to Him by faith share in His victory, no longer under condemnation, but brought into peace with God.

As it is written in Romans 4:25 (ESV):

“who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.”

Easter proclaims that salvation is not achieved by us, but secured by Christ alone.

The tomb is empty. The work is finished. The King is alive.

Why is it called *Good Friday*?

There was nothing good about the suffering itself. On this day, Jesus Christ was crucified and died, bearing our sins and enduring the full weight of God’s judgment against them.

And yet, it is called "good".

Because this was not a tragedy outside of God’s control. It was the sovereign plan of God to redeem His people.

On the cross, Christ did not merely make salvation possible, He accomplished it. He stood in the place of His people, bearing their sin and enduring the righteous wrath of God in full. Justice was not set aside, it was satisfied.

As Scripture says in Isaiah 53:5 (ESV):

“But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.”

Good Friday is good because through the death of Christ, redemption was secured, sin was atoned for, and peace with God was accomplished for all who belong to Him.