Four To One

Posted on 24th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered why God created us with two ears and two eyes but only one mouth? Do you think it could be that we should spend four times as much listening and observing as talking? When I told a member of the nursing staff where I live that I was considering doing a  […]

Free Choice

Posted on 24th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
Theologians have long debated how we humans can have true freedom of choice when our sovereign, omnipotent God is in control of everything and has the power to do anything. The principle is that God wants us to accept His unconditional love — the ultimate expression of which is the sacrifice of Jesus for our  […]
This past Thursday May 14th, The Salvation Army – Agincourt Community Church was visited by Scarborough-Agincourt MPP Aris Babikian and Rahul Singh from Global Medic. Global Medic graciously donated 650 lbs. of dried chick peas, rice, peas, and green lentils all in single prepackaged bags. We are so blessed and thankful for our community partners  […]

Little Miracles

Posted on 17th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
Ephesians 3:20-21 – Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (NKJV) I believe in miracles. Much has been written about  […]

The Mask

Posted on 12th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
Psalm 42:5 – Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (NIV)   1 John 4:11-12 – Dear friends, if this is how God loved us, then we should love one another. No one has  […]

Free Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution

Posted on 7th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
The Salvation Army – Agincourt Community Church is teaming up with City of Toronto Ward 22 Councillor Jim Karygiannis to distribute free face masks and hand sanitizer to those in need.  Jim is asking that people consider either a food donation or a monetary donation to our food bank.  The distribution will take place this  […]

Wonderful Community Partners – Erb Transport

Posted on 7th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
We are so thankful for our community partners that work alongside us as we give hope today to the vulnerable in our community during this pandemic. We would like to thank Erb Transport for giving us a reefer trailer at no charge to store our frozen food. We are so blessed to have such a  […]

Misunderstood

Posted on 5th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
Have you ever had a situation where something you said was misunderstood? Most people communicate by the use of words. A newborn first communicates with facial expressions, crying, and other sounds, but soon utters words. Normally it is “mommy” or “dada” (although “no” is often spoken early on), but there are exceptions. One day, my  […]

Willing To Try?

Posted on 5th May 2020, by aar.bowes@gmail.com
God has chosen ordinary people — you and me — to help others. Occasionally, it is for something very significant, but usually, it is for something small. However, in every case, we have to be willing to try in order for God to use us. Where I now live, there is a self-serve breakfast buffet.  […]