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  • How to BE the Church - Part 31: "Have Courage in the Chaos"

    How to BE the Church - Part 31: "Have Courage in the Chaos"
    Jun 22 2025
    In the whirlwind of accusations, riots, and threats, Paul stands firm—not because the path is easy, but because God is present. Acts 23 reveals a powerful truth: even when opposition surrounds us and justice feels far off, God is still writing the story. In a dark prison cell, the risen Jesus appears and whispers what every weary soul needs: “Take courage.”

    Join us as we explore how God’s sovereignty, power, and protection are at work even in our most chaotic moments—and how His presence gives us boldness to stay faithful when everything around us says “give up.”
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 30: "Did God Rewrite Your Story?"

    How to BE the Church - Part 30: "Did God Rewrite Your Story?"
    Jun 15 2025
    Paul is finally back in Jerusalem after many years, being taken to prison in chains because of an angry Jewish crowd, however, Paul wants to speak to them. He wants to have the opportunity to "testify" and tell His God Story of how Jesus has changed him. Will he be able to speak? How will the crowd respond? What does this mean for us?

    This week's teaching is by Jennifer Jukema. Jennifer and her husband Duane have been serving in the C&MA for over 25 years. They currently attend NAC with their 4 sons. Over the years, where Duane was pastoring, Jennifer has served in Children, Youth & Music ministries, been an administrator, as well as led small groups.
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 29: "Called Back, Braced for Impact"

    How to BE the Church - Part 29: "Called Back, Braced for Impact"
    Jun 8 2025
    Sometimes, homecomings can be bittersweet. Paul spent about five years travelling on his third missionary journey, and was eager to return to Jerusalem to support its struggling Christian church. But on his way back, he receives repeated warnings from prophets and his most trusted disciples. Should he continue? Should he change course?

    As we’ve seen repeatedly in Paul’s travels, there are many lessons that are as applicable to our early church ancestors back in Acts as they are for us today:
    - How can we discern God’s will?
    - Why should we keep worshiping God, even when it seems pointless?
    - Should we shy away from controversy with our siblings in Christ?

    Through his words and deeds, Paul has wisdom for us today as we wrestle with the tough questions we all face as Jesus-followers.

    This week’s teaching is by Dirk Deroos. Dirk and his wife Sandra actually found NAC through their children, Eric and Anna, who joined ROCK Youth and had positive experiences there over many years. At their previous church, Dirk was a worship leader and regularly spoke to the congregation. Both Eric and Anna will be going to Western in the fall, but Dirk and Sandra won’t be empty nesters, as they have three cuddly cats at home to keep them company!
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 28: "Running the Race"

    How to BE the Church - Part 28: "Running the Race"
    Jun 1 2025
    Will you finish the race?

    Paul described his life goal as finishing the race and ministry he had been given by Jesus, and wow, he really put in all of his effort to do that. Paul pushed through no matter what obstacles came at him, and forged ahead even when he knew there would be more challenges. When Paul bids farewell to the Ephesian church leaders, he encourages them to continue on in his example. But can anyone live up to him? How did he even do it?

    This Sunday, you may want to bring a pen and paper. We’ll be studying Paul’s words closely so we can figure out how we might finish our own races.

    This week's speaker is Michelle Quach, one of our Elders. You might recall Michelle was a former summer student and has preached previously sharing a wisdom beyond her years. Michelle is married to Jason, and they have three young sons. Michelle and Jason have a heart for small groups and have started numerous small groups for young families and new faces at NAC.
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 27: "Do You Need Peace in the Midst of Chaos?"

    How to BE the Church - Part 27: "Do You Need Peace in the Midst of Chaos?"
    May 25 2025
    The church in Ephesus has been experiencing what it means to live in Holy Spirit power. Lives are being changed, and the word of God is alive and spreading! What could stop this momentum?

    Enter Demetrius, and his fellow craftsmen. What is good for the Church is not good for them and their livelihood. These makers of idols and shrines stir up dissension, and before long a mob has gathered and two followers of Jesus have been captured.

    Join us on Sunday to learn how God will work in this sudden and difficult crisis.

    This week's speaker is Dave Beishuizen, former Elder. You might recognize him from playing the keyboard for worship some Sunday mornings. Dave is married to Christine, our Deacon of Administration, and they have two young sons who can be found eating snacks before, during, and after the church service.
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 26: "Are You Ready To Go?"

    How to BE the Church - Part 26: "Are You Ready To Go?"
    May 18 2025
    Paul’s incredible journey reminds us that we too can be on an adventure with God. Some of us may think we will never need a passport, but if God asked us to pack up a few things, pull together a team and follow Him, where would we be willing to go?

    And in the middle of this incredible journey, there is a little story tucked in about a young fellow named Eutychus that learned why it’s not a good idea to fall asleep in church and how God’s grace can even extend to his foolishness.
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 25: "Are You Walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit?"

    How to BE the Church - Part 25: "Are You Walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit?"
    May 11 2025
    At the beginning of his 3rd missionary journey, Paul stumbles upon a group of disciples who have never experienced the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This group is doing the best they can with what they know, but they don’t even realize that God has so much more for them.

    Do you ever feel like your Christian experience revolves around trying to follow the rules and working on behaviour modification? The truth is that like this group of disciples, God has so much more for us through the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

    Join us as we listen to Pastor Glenn teach us more about the Holy Spirit.
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  • How to BE the Church - Part 24: "Does the Devil Know You by Name?"

    How to BE the Church - Part 24: "Does the Devil Know You by Name?"
    May 4 2025
    In Acts 19 the supernatural starts to really take center stage - both the miraculous healing deeds of God AND the destructive works of Satan and his demons.

    Some wannabe exorcists try to face evil head-on by invoking the name of Jesus as though it were some sort of "abracadabra" incantation. In one of the more darkly hilarious narratives in the New Testament, they find out the hard way it doesn't work that way.

    The demon says "Jesus I know and Paul I know, but who (the heck) are you??"

    It's a question I wonder if it would be asked of me as well.
    Have you or I made the kind of kingdom impact where we would be known in Hell? Known and hated and even feared?
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