The Salvation Army Bay Roberts
P.O. Box 759 83-85 Water Street AOA 1G0 Bay Roberts, NL, Canada

Scripture John 2:7 (NRSV) Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. Focus ... What is easier to say: Fill the jars with water, or Bring your empty water jars? The water precedes the wine, but the emptiness precedes the water. I’ve often re-imagined this miracle as the miracle of the empty water jars. Half the battle is stating: I am empty. I’ve come up short. I ran out of Jesus is still in the business of doing something out of nothing. Devotion Mary, the mother of Jesus, knows a need when she sees one. She and Jesus, along with the disciples, had been invited to a wedding in Cana. They have no more wine. The bride and the groom would be embarrassed. The guests would not be able to drink and celebrate. The best wine had been served and containers had run dry. People might murmur and begin to leave. Mary sets this miracle into motion and tells the servants: Do whatever [Jesus] tells you. What is easier to say: Fill the jars with water, or Bring your empty water jars? The water precedes the wine, but the emptiness precedes the water. I’ve often re-imagined this miracle as the miracle of the empty water jars. Half the battle is stating: I am empty. I’ve come up short. I ran out of Jesus is still in the business of doing something out of nothing. Bring your empty water jars that have no water. This is what precedes the miracle of transformation. To say: I have run out of love in this relationship. I have run out of vision in this business. I have run out of patience in this group. I have run out of compassion with the insurmountable needs around me. I am empty. Herein lies the thin place where the miracle has room to take place. Here Jesus can step in and the Kingdom breaks in. Bring your emptiness. Bring your water jar to be filled up with water. Watch that water turn into wine. It’s a slow process. If you’re here for quick wine, you will miss the gentle grace that comes with the empty in Jesus’ presence. Bring Jesus your empty water jars and do whatever Jesus says. Reflect What or where is your empty water jar? Where do you need God’s provision?

Scripture Luke 19:37-38 (NRSV) As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!...Continue reading

Good Day Corps Family, I wanted to greet you today and to let each of you know how much you’re loved. We understand these days are difficult and there is fear and uncertainty of how this will unfold and who will be affected, however we read numerous times in scripture where God says, Do not fear for I am with you. This promise is for us today!!! A few announcements to keep you informed. The church building is closed due to level 5 restrictions. Because of this, the Admin Ass...istant and the Majors will be working from home as much as possible. A few folks have inquired about the giving of their tithes and offerings during this lock down. We have been highly encouraged by health authorities to stay home at this time so I ask that you please hold onto your givings for now. We will re-evaluate and consider opening the church office once restrictions are lifted. Thank you for your understanding in this situation. Your year end tax receipts will be mailed out this week if you haven’t already picked them up. I know these are difficult times for all of us, but be assured you are being prayed for and that We are here for you. Majors Dwayne and Brandi

This week the Salvation Army Bay Robert’s Corps provided lunch (Mary Brown’s) on Monday and Tuesday to the frontline staff in Harbour Grace doing swabbing for Covid. Huge shout out to Mary Brown’s for sponsoring one of the days!

Devotional Mark D Robert’s Scripture Luke 19:20-21 (NRSV) Then the other came, saying, Lord, here is your pound. I wrapped it up in a piece of cloth, for I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man; you take what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow....Continue reading

MARK D. ROBERTS Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. In this special season of the year, many Christians devote themselves to distinctive spiritual practices in order to prepare their hearts for a deeper experience of Holy Week and Easter. The purpose is to know God more deeply, especially his grace given through Jesus Christ. Scripture Luke 19:5-7 (NRSV)...Continue reading