In our Children's Message for this Sunday we read the story "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. This is a beautiful story that is familiar to many of us, and it delivers a powerful message for children of all ages. As Pastor Phil said at the conclusion of the Children's Message - there are some stories that really don't require any further explanation.

After the Gospel reading which concludes with Jesus' assurance that he will be with us "to the very end of the age", we heard this message that explores the great mystery of life and God's unending love.

Matthew 28:16-20

The Great Commission

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained."

Marie Curie, French physicist and chemist