Pastor's Update
What pictures come to mind when we think of the Christmas season? The Star of Bethlehem? The lights on the tree? The vista of snow covered houses? Santa and the reindeer flying through the sky? These pictures all move us, but there is one that thing that sits at the centre for me: gifts. Gifts given at Christmas parties, gifts sent in the mail, and of course, gifts under the Christmas tree. This season at Centerpoint Church our theme will be : “The Gifts of Christmas”. We will be spending time reflecting on the gifts given to Jesus by the Magi. And of course, our main focus will be on the giving of the greatest gift of all—the baby in the manger. The gift of Jesus Christ.
As we head into the final days of fall and into winter, it is my prayer that the season ahead will be one where you experience the unshakable and incomparable love of Christ in your spirit. Jesus himself said, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17)
Have you believed in Jesus? Do you rejoice in the gifts of salvation, belonging to God’s family, knowing unconditional love and experiencing eternal joy? These are the gifts that comes from knowing Christ. I encourage you to receive the gifts of Christmas into your heart as we head into the last season of 2025.
Your fellow traveller in Christ,
Pastor Glenn
Your fellow traveller in Christ,
Pastor Glenn
First aDvent
Join us for FIRST ADVENT - A Centerpoint Family Event! This event starts with our Sunday service in which we will have an exciting time of Christmas worship, and we will be kicking off our Christmas series 'The Gifts Of Christmas' with the first message brought to us by Pastor Glenn. After the service we will move into an activity time with craft stations, game stations and more! We would like volunteers to bring finger food to have as a snack during the event!
Christmas Play
Join us for our service on December 14th to see our annual special Christmas production!
Christmas Eve 2025
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight service on December 24th at 6:30pm!
Missionfest 2026
Happening February 6-8 2026, Missionfest is a province-wide event that hosts hundreds of mission organizations at The Church of the Rock. This conference hosts impactful guest speakers, several breakout sessions that challenge and encourage our gospel commitment, and worship singing and prayer that unties the wider body of Christ together around the Great Commission. The theme this year is: “Who is this King of glory?” We encourage you to mark this event on your calendar and be challenged and changed as you attend.
Great Big Winter Event
Steinbach Aquatic Centre Rental - February 14th, 6-8pm
Centerpoint Church has booked the entire Aquatic Centre and we anticipate a wonderful time of recreation and fellowship at this highly anticipated event. We encourage you to invite your friends and register you and/or your family for this event.
prayer & praise night
February 22nd at 6pm
We live in a hectic world where the environment demands a great deal of our attention, time and energy. In the middle of the business of life, we believe that it is essential that we slow down and redirect heart and mind on the goodness and greatness of Jesus Christ. He is the one who died for us, who rose from the grave and defeated death, and is the one who has invited into his eternal family where eternal life is our destiny!
Prayer and Worship Evenings are held quarterly in our church—a time to spend time together as we commune with God in prayer, lift up our voices in song, and celebrate the greatness of our Saviour, Lord and King!
Prayer and Worship Evenings are held quarterly in our church—a time to spend time together as we commune with God in prayer, lift up our voices in song, and celebrate the greatness of our Saviour, Lord and King!
Elders Update
A New Season, a fresh call
Dear Centerpoint family,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As I reflect on the years we have journeyed together, I am overwhelmed with gratitude — for the faithfulness of God, for your partnership, and for the many lives touched through the ministries of our church.
Many of you know after our last Annual General Meeting, after much prayer, and with a heavy yet hopeful heart, our leadership team made the decision to conclude our Discovery Day Camp ministry and the related birthday-party program. While we will honour existing birthday bookings through June 2026, we will no longer continue with new camps or events under that banner, including the traditional Christmas camp.
This is not a decision made lightly. These ministries have been a beloved way for Centerpoint to reach into the community, to share the love of Jesus, and to provide joy and connection for children and families. We celebrate the countless memories, the friendships formed, the seeds of faith planted, and the stories of transformation that have flowed out of those ministries.
But amid deep gratitude, we believe God is calling us into a new season—one that invites us to lean into fresh opportunities, to reimagine how we serve, and to steward our gifts in new ways. In the words of the prophet Isaiah:
“For I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
— Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)
That promise is not only for ancient Israel, but for us as well. God is doing something new among us. We trust that He will lead, guide, and equip us in what lies ahead.
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As I reflect on the years we have journeyed together, I am overwhelmed with gratitude — for the faithfulness of God, for your partnership, and for the many lives touched through the ministries of our church.
Many of you know after our last Annual General Meeting, after much prayer, and with a heavy yet hopeful heart, our leadership team made the decision to conclude our Discovery Day Camp ministry and the related birthday-party program. While we will honour existing birthday bookings through June 2026, we will no longer continue with new camps or events under that banner, including the traditional Christmas camp.
This is not a decision made lightly. These ministries have been a beloved way for Centerpoint to reach into the community, to share the love of Jesus, and to provide joy and connection for children and families. We celebrate the countless memories, the friendships formed, the seeds of faith planted, and the stories of transformation that have flowed out of those ministries.
But amid deep gratitude, we believe God is calling us into a new season—one that invites us to lean into fresh opportunities, to reimagine how we serve, and to steward our gifts in new ways. In the words of the prophet Isaiah:
“For I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
— Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)
That promise is not only for ancient Israel, but for us as well. God is doing something new among us. We trust that He will lead, guide, and equip us in what lies ahead.
A Glimpse Ahead: Summer 2026
As part of stepping forward, we are considering a shortened summer discipleship and outreach program (three weeks in duration) next year. Rather than the full-length camps of the past, this will be a focused, high-energy burst of ministry for our children and families— also designed to reach into our community, to bless, to invite, and to point people to Christ.
But such an undertaking cannot rest on a few. It will require many hands, hearts, and gifts. Over the coming months, you will hear more about volunteer roles: leading small groups, crafts, games, outreach, prayer support, behind-the-scenes logistics, and more. I encourage you now to prayerfully consider how God might use you in that endeavor. Whether you have served in children’s ministry for years, or whether this is your first step in a new area, your contribution will matter.
In fact, this abbreviated summer program will be a kind of “bridge”—a way to transition from the familiar past into the new things God is leading us into. It will help us test new ideas, strengthen our volunteer culture, and clarify who God wants us to become in the years ahead.
But such an undertaking cannot rest on a few. It will require many hands, hearts, and gifts. Over the coming months, you will hear more about volunteer roles: leading small groups, crafts, games, outreach, prayer support, behind-the-scenes logistics, and more. I encourage you now to prayerfully consider how God might use you in that endeavor. Whether you have served in children’s ministry for years, or whether this is your first step in a new area, your contribution will matter.
In fact, this abbreviated summer program will be a kind of “bridge”—a way to transition from the familiar past into the new things God is leading us into. It will help us test new ideas, strengthen our volunteer culture, and clarify who God wants us to become in the years ahead.
What Now? What You Can Do
- Pray first. Ask God to guide us, for unity, wisdom, and fresh vision.
- Stay tuned. In upcoming weeks we will share more details, timeline, and role descriptions.
- Be open. Perhaps God is nudging you to step into service in an area you’ve not yet explored.
- Encourage others. If you see giftedness in someone—speak life, invite them in.
Friends, endings are often painful. But in Christ, endings are also opportunities for new beginnings. We are not abandoning mission or drifting inward. Rather, we are leaning into faith—that the King who built his church by sending forth will continue to lead us forward.
Thank you for your prayers, your patience, your trust, and your willingness to labour and give together. What God has done through you is beautiful. What He will do through us still remains to be seen—but we go forward confident in His presence.
With gratitude, in hope, and by His grace,
Your Elders Team
Your Elders
Jerry Wake - Board Chairman
Kevin Radke
Robert Lissenberg
Don Pickel
upcoming sermon series
January: "Back To Basics"
Sometimes it is important to touch the basics of our spiritual life again. No matter if we are recent to the faith, or we have knowing Christ for a long time, the necessity to go back to the basics is a crucial part of ensuring our walk with the Lord grows straight and true. As we begin a new year, we encourage you to join us in this effort as we start a fresh season of life with Christ at the center.
February: "What To Do When You're Wounded"
We all have stories of personal hurts and pain that have impacted our ability to navigate life and relationships. What do we do when these experiences are rooted in deep and lasting wounds? How do we live a joyful life while suffering though trauma and mistreatment? The Bible has much to say about what to do when we are wounded—truths that promise to bring healing, forgiveness and the confidence to face a sometimes hostile and unfriendly world.
March: “Counter Culture.” (Study in the book of Titus)
Since its inception, the Bible has been counter cultural. Biblical precepts are not always easily accepted by a mind that is held captive to the empty philosophies of this world. As we study the book of Titus we will read what God has instructed this young pastor about how God expects his church to operate. Through these lessons we will come away challenged, convicted and changed as we embrace the call to “be different” for the sake of the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Finance committee update
Here is our financial position as of Nov 5, 2025.
Offering: $232,789
Daycamp/Birthday Income: $201,086
Other income: $1450
Total Income: $439,493
Expenses: $478,790
Budget shortfall: -$39,297
Offering: $232,789
Daycamp/Birthday Income: $201,086
Other income: $1450
Total Income: $439,493
Expenses: $478,790
Budget shortfall: -$39,297
