Our church is located in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, close to the intersection of Charles & Benton Streets. For a map and directions, click here.
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Welcome
Welcome to Benton’s website. We are glad you have taken the time to check out what is happening at the church. We believe the church is instructed by Jesus to be a place where anyone could find an open invitation into a real and dynamic relationship with God. We are a place where relationship with God is strengthened through belonging to an open family of people who are growing in their faith. Our hope is that you will find yourself drawn into a deeper understanding of God’s nature, ways and plans for your life.
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey you are welcome here. We hope as you enjoy exploring the website that you will get a sense of who we are and what we believe. We are ordinary people like you, seeking to grow in relationship with our extra-ordinary God. We hope you will join us in the journey.
Musings
Pastor Dave's weekly musings on various and sundry matters.
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Success In God's Kingdom
March 17th, 2012
In a recent article in Faith Today John Stackhouse pointed to the story in John’s Gospel in which Jesus and his disciples encounter a man born blind. The disciples ask, “Who is to blame—he or his parents?” Jesus says, “Neither. He was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him” (Jn. 9:3).
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Elephant, Donkey, Lamb
March 2nd, 2012
As you probably know, the US is in the midst of choosing the Republican candidate to run for president. It’s been a fascinating race with all kinds of controversies, surprises, and odd turns. Involved in the whole scenario is the Christian right, and the significant visibility of the Christian faith, the church, and evangelical conservatism.
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Jesus' Teaching On Divorce
February 19th, 2012
Mark 10—Jesus and divorce. Tough text. Combine that with Malachi where God says, “I hate divorce.” Tough all the way around!
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It Is What It Is
January 7th, 2012
"It is what it is." I am hearing this statement a lot these days, in numerous contexts. Odd. And I am not sure I like it!