The Old Brick Church Goes Viral
Since 1806, a Christian Congregation has contributed to the life and well-being of Colchester Village. By the 1830s there were two active...
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Warren Ayer
- Sep 14
- 6 min
DeacoNote 41: Kick-Off
September 13, 2023 In one of my study Bibles, the introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes begins with these words: The molded bunny lies...
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Pastor Russell Willis
- Aug 26
- 2 min
What Are You Doing Here? -- What Shall We Do?
1 Kings 19: 9b - "And the word of the Lord came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" On August 20, 2023, the answer to that...
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Warren Ayer
- Aug 24
- 6 min
DeacoNote 40: A Measure Of Growth
August 23, 2023 As many of you know, I grew up in what was once a dairy farming town. Once upon a time it had its own buggy whip factory...
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Warren Ayer
- Aug 9
- 6 min
DeacoNote 39: A Significant Something
August 9, 2023 I begin this week by reflecting on a thought from my last DeacoNote that I think bears repeating. In the warmth of summer...
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Warren Ayer
- Jul 25
- 5 min
DeacoNote 38: Ripples On The Water
July 26, 2023 I have reached that age in life, where it is painfully obvious that I have forgotten far more than I remember. Sadly, I...
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Warren Ayer
- Jul 20
- 4 min
DeacoNote 37: Higher Ground
July 19, 2023 Fear is a curious emotion, if I may call it that. In small doses, it can be entertaining - think of that scary roller...
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Warren Ayer
- Jul 4
- 6 min
DeacoNote 36: The Giver Of The Gift
July 5, 2023 Last Sunday, our Pastor's message explored some key aspects of sacrifice - that of others on our behalf, our own on behalf...
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Warren Ayer
- Jun 30
- 6 min
DeacoNote 35: A Whale Of A Tale
June 28, 2023 A recurring theme in some of our messages and DeacoNotes has been the idea, that God calls us to take up, or carry out,...
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Warren Ayer
- Jun 14
- 7 min
DeacoNote 34: New Manna
June 14, 2023 When the Israelites wandered in the desert after their escape from Egypt, they became hungry. But the Lord fed them. Exodus...
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Warren Ayer
- Jun 10
- 5 min
DeacoNote 33: Knowledge Assessment
June 7, 2023 I found myself thinking this week about how we assess knowledge. If you pursue an advanced degree in a scientific field...
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Warren Ayer
- Jun 1
- 8 min
DeacoNote 32: Favorite Bible
May 31, 2023 One of the things we take for granted in our lifetime is the ready availability of the Bible. Imagine how few of us would...
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Warren Ayer
- May 24
- 9 min
DeacoNote 1: Strength To Endure
May 24, 2023 & August 24, 2022 If you regularly read these DeacoNotes, your first thought was probably that I made a typo in the...
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Warren Ayer
- May 17
- 7 min
DeacoNote 31: Shades Of Grey
May 17, 2023 I was reflecting this week on a couple of my past notes related to the general subject of "peace:" DeaconNote 17: Jehovah...
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Warren Ayer
- May 13
- 5 min
DeacoNote 30: Happiness X-Factor
May 13, 2023 It seems easier lately to find people, who are feeling overwhelmed by the societal pressures and problems of our day. Some...
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Warren Ayer
- May 3
- 5 min
DeacoNote 29: National Day Of Prayer
May 3, 2023 Ever since our Regional Pastor, Rev. Dale Edwards, visited us last October, we have looked for opportunities to encourage the...
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Warren Ayer
- Apr 19
- 4 min
DeacoNote 28: No Green Bananas
April 19, 2023 As we continue to meditate on prayer in all of its facets during the count down to the National Day of Prayer on Thursday,...
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Warren Ayer
- Apr 14
- 4 min
DeacoNote 27: Experiencing The Holy
April 12, 2023 As we bask in the glow of an Easter just passed, I find myself reflecting back on the various services we held to tell,...
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Warren Ayer
- Apr 5
- 7 min
DeacoNote 26: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
April 5, 2023 Holy Week. I am a great fan of Rebus puzzles. These are puzzles formed from words that create a picture of a well-known...
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Warren Ayer
- Mar 30
- 7 min
DeacoNote 25: Foxhole Prayers
March 29, 2023 In last week's DeacoNote, in our continuing series on prayer-related topics, we noted that, when we pray for something...
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