​June 26th – Based on a sermon on June 23rd by Les Kovacs   Here are some questions that may challenge you to deepen your understanding of the Consummation of the Body of Christ: How does the concept of the Consummation of the Body of Christ influence your understanding of the end times and the final judgment? How does the Eucharist (Holy Communion) relate to the Consummation of the Body of Christ, and what does this sacrament signify about the unity and final destiny of believers? In what ways does the metaphor of the Church as the Body of Christ shape your understanding of Christian co ..read more

This blog is written by Rev. Merv Lanctot, based on his sermon preached on June 9 on the Body's Fellowship - "Koinonia": 1) What do you think fellowship (Koinonia) means to us at St Aidan's? 2) Why do you think Paul was concerned with the fellowship found in the Corinthian Church? 3) What is the fellowship of the Holy Spirit? 4) What does the fellowship with the Holy Spirit involve ..read more

 Read: 2 Corinthians 5: 18 – 6: 2 What is the “Ministry of Reconciliation”? Who is being reconciled to who? What does it mean to be an Ambassador of Christ? From where is Paul getting this analogy? How is the ministry of reconciliation possible? Why should we have urgency in proclaiming this offer of reconciliation? How do you proclaim the Gospel in your words, actions, attitudes and lifestyle? How do you share the love and mercy of Jesus Christ with your family and friends?   Have you ever thanked God for the privilege and gift of being a part of this ministry? Prayer: Heavenly Fa ..read more

This blog is written by Rev. Kim Salo, based on his sermon preached on May 26, "The Trinity and the Church". 1. Name some other concepts about who or what God is than the Holy Trinity. 2. What are the problems some Christians have in understanding the Trinity? Why does this happen? 3. How is worship the work of the Trinity, especially the Holy Spirit? 4. Read Ephesians 2:14-22. (This passage refers to Jews and Gentiles both becoming one body in Christ.) What are some of the chief signs that there is authentic communion and unity among different Christians, even across denominations? 5. Ho ..read more

Reflection Questions   Read Acts 2: 1-13: In what ways do you see the Holy Spirit present in this reading? How would you have felt if you were one of the disciples at that time? How do you feel today, when the Holy Spirit moves in a powerful way? Looking at verse 12 - how would you respond if someone asked you “what does this mean”?  What does it mean to be filled by the Holy Spirit? Share an example/story from your life. How do you currently see the Holy Spirit at work in and through you?    Take a moment to reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life (the v ..read more

​Questions: 1. Luke 24:36 How is "Peace be with you" a good summary of the gospel? 2. Luke 24:44 Why is it important that Jesus' mission was anticipated in "the Law of Moses," "the Prophets," and "the psalms"? 3. Acts 1:11 When you read verses 5,6,7 and 8 together, you get two different ideas about the kingdom. Verses 5-6, the disciples, verses 7-8 Jesus. How do they differ? 4. Ephesians 1:15-23 a. What does Paul pray for in this passage? b. Which of these things could you use in your life right now? c. Where do you need "the incomparably great power of God" to be at work in the coming week ..read more

These questions are a follow-up to the sermon "Pastors/Teachers: Who Do You Say That I Am?", preached on May 5th by Rev. Merv Lanctot. 1. What/Who do you see as Pastor/Teacher? 2. Is that the same role we need at St. Aidan's? 3. How would you respond if the new pastor is different than your expectations? 4. How do see the role of pastor/teacher fitting into the structure in place now at St. Aidan's? 5. Who do you say that I am ..read more

May 1st – Based on a sermon on April 28th by Les Kovacs   Read Ephesians 4:11-13 “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Have you ever had the opportunity to discern whether you had any of these five gifts?   How did you confirm ..read more

These questions are a follow-up to the sermon "Apostles and the Body", preached on April 14th by Rev. Kim Salo. ​1. Read Ephesians 4:11-13. Paul calls five ministries “the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers.” Do you know of any churches that regularly exercise all five?  Why do so few churches designate their ministries this way? 2. Why do so many churches drift into “only the minister does real ministry” mode? What are some ways churches can get out of the rut of “only the minister does ministry”?  3. Read Luke 6:12-16. What are some of the reasons ..read more

For your consideration, some questions from the sermon on 4/7/24 1. Do you know what gifts God has given you (spiritual, practical) to use for others’ benefit and blessing? List them and keep them to remind you. How can you use these at St. Aidan’s? Here is a list of spiritual gifts, too: Administration, Being an apostle, Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Giving, Healing, Helps, Hospitality, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Prophecy, Serving, Speaking in tongues, Teaching (sometimes known as shepherding), Wisdom 2. How did you come to St. Aidan’s? Do you feel you’ve grown as part of ..read more