The Salvation Army Thunder Bay Community Church aims to save souls, grow saints, and serve suffering humanity. We have been serving the Thunder Bay area since 1893.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Thunder Bay Community Church

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What money do you use? 
-Which of the three different five dollar bills would you want? 
-Jesus said, "Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." What do you think that means? 
 
“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. 
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” -John 18:37

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What money do you use? 
-Which of the three different five dollar bills would you want? 
-Jesus said, "Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." What do you think that means? 

“You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” -John 18:37

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Jesus is the Truth -  John 18:37

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you ever closed your eyes and tried to find your way around your house or yard? Was it hard? What other senses did you use? 
-Why did the crowd want the blind man to be quiet? 
-Why did the blind man keep shouting to Jesus? 
 
"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." 
-Psalm 103:13 
 
"As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 
Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 
Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” 
“Lord, I want to see,” he replied. 
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God." 
-Luke 18:35-43

Family Discussion Questions:
-Have you ever closed your eyes and tried to find your way around your house or yard? Was it hard? What other senses did you use?
-Why did the crowd want the blind man to be quiet? 
-Why did the blind man keep shouting to Jesus?

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." 
-Psalm 103:13

"As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received hi

Children's Time - Blind Beggar - Compassion -  Psalm 103:13 & Luke 18:35-43

Family Discussion Questions: 
-How do you think we remain with God? 
-If we remain in God, He will remain in us and we can do great things. What is something great that you'd like to do someday? 
 
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." -John 15:5

Family Discussion Questions:
-How do you think we remain with God? 
-If we remain in God, He will remain in us and we can do great things. What is something great that you'd like to do someday?  

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." -John 15:5

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Remain in Me - John 15:5

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you ever done something wrong and then hid or pretended it didn't happen? 
-God will forgive us our sins if we confess them to Him. How often do you ask God for forgiveness? 
-2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" What do you think that means? 
 
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 
-2 Corinthians 5:17

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you ever done something wrong and then hid or pretended it didn't happen? 
-God will forgive us our sins if we confess them to Him. How often do you ask God for forgiveness? 
-2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" What do you think that means? 

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 
-2 Corinthians 5:17

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - A New Creation - 2 Corinthians 5:17

Welcome! We are excited that you will be worshiping with us and we hope you share this experience with others. 
 
Online Offering & Tithes: 
www.salvationarmytb.ca 
(Click donate, then select 'Ontario', then 'Thunder Bay Community Church') 
 
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Welcome!  We are excited that you will be worshiping with us and we hope you share this experience with others.  

Online Offering & Tithes: 
www.salvationarmytb.ca
(Click donate, then select 'Ontario', then 'Thunder Bay Community Church')

CCLI Certificate of Licenses & Services GRANTED TO 
The Salvation Army - Thunder Bay Community Church
2621 Victoria Ave E Thunder Bay ON P7C 1E8 Canada
License / Service Size License number Expires
Copyright License A 1152858 3/31/2021
+ Streaming License A 20236790 3/31/2021

Church Service Jan 10th - From a Land of Abundance to Uncertainty - Genesis 28:13-15

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Small Is The Gate - Matthew 7:13-14

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What's your favorite food? 
-Have you ever tried baby food? What did it taste like? 
-What do you think "not staying a baby in faith" means? 
 
"This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people." 
 -Hebrews 5:3 
"Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness." -Hebrews 5:13

Family Discussion Questions:
-What's your favorite food?
-Have you ever tried baby food? What did it taste like?
-What do you think "not staying a baby in faith" means? 

"This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people."
 -Hebrews 5:3
"Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness." -Hebrews 5:13

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Don't stay a baby... - Hebrews 5:3

Family Discussion Questions: 
-When you are generous and give to others, you in return are blessed with abundance. When's the most recent time you gave or shared what you had with others? 
-Luke 12:15 says "Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions", meaning that life is not about all the stuff you have. What are three things you own that you don't need? 
-What are three things that you have that you truly need? 
 
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: 
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; 
 their righteousness endures forever.” 
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." 
-2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Family Discussion Questions: 
-When you are generous and give to others, you in return are blessed with abundance. When's the most recent time you gave or shared what you had with others? 
-Luke 12:15 says "Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions", meaning that life is not about all the stuff you have. What are three things you own that you don't need? 
-What are three things that you have that you truly need?

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written:
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever.”
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Greed vs Generosity - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What are some things you're thankful for? 
-The Bible says, "Thank God no matter what happens." Do you think you could thank God always, even if something bad happens? 
-Envy of what others' have causes us to forget about all the good things we have. Have you ever been envious of someone else? What were you envious of? 
 
We encourage you to water Veggie Tales "A Snoodle's Tale". 
 
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What are some things you're thankful for? 
-The Bible says, "Thank God no matter what happens." Do you think you could thank God always, even if something bad happens? 
-Envy of what others' have causes us to forget about all the good things we have. Have you ever been envious of someone else? What were you envious of? 

We encourage you to water Veggie Tales "A Snoodle's Tale".
 
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Envy vs Thankfulness - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you ever really, really wanted something that wasn't yours? What was it? 
-Is there something you have wanted that you could only have at the cost of others? 
-Have you ever lied to yourself and told yourself something you were doing wasn't that bad even though it was? 
 
 "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." -1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you ever really, really wanted something that wasn't yours? What was it?
-Is there something you have wanted that you could only have at the cost of others? 
-Have you ever lied to yourself and told yourself something you were doing wasn't that bad even though it was? 

 "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." -1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Lust vs Purity - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Family Discussion Questions: 
-What are some more things people might do that hurt us? 
-When is a time God helped you forgive someone who was mean to you? 
-Luke 6:45 says "The mouth speaks what the heart is full of." How do you speak to others, especially those who aren't nice to you? Do you think God could help you speak more kindly and forgivingly? 
 
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." 
 -Ephesians 4:32

Family Discussion Questions: -What are some more things people might do that hurt us? -When is a time God helped you forgive ...

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Anger &amp; Wrath vs Forgiveness - Ephesians 4:32

Sloth = lack of effort due to lack of care. Really "Apathy" is a better word for us today to understand this ancient deadly sin 
Diligence = "to love" (in Latin), so love in action counters lack of care. 
 
 
Family Discussion Questions: 
-What are some of your talents? 
-When is a time you felt like giving up on something? 
-When is a time you put hard work into your talents? 
 
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9

Sloth = lack of effort due to lack of care. Really "Apathy" is a better word for us today to understand this ancient deadly sin
Diligence = "to love" (in Latin), so love in action counters lack of care.


Family Discussion Questions: 
-What are some of your talents?
-When is a time you felt like giving up on something?
-When is a time you put hard work into your talents? 

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."  -Galatians 6:9

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Sloth vs Diligence  - Galatians 6:9

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you told "little white lies" before? Did you tell them to others or yourself? 
-What are some reasons that always being honest is important? 
-How do you think God feels when you tell lies? 
-It can be hard not to lie sometimes, especially when you're in a tricky situation. What are some ways you can remind yourself to always speak the truth, no matter how difficult it is? 
 
"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." -1 John 1:5-7

Family Discussion Questions: 
-Have you told "little white lies" before? Did you tell them to others or yourself?
-What are some reasons that always being honest is important?
-How do you think God feels when you tell lies? 
-It can be hard not to lie sometimes, especially when you're in a tricky situation. What are some ways you can remind yourself to always speak the truth, no matter how difficult it is? 

"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." -1 John 1:5-7

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Little White Lies - Confessing - 1 John 1:5-7

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Obedience - obedient hearts - James 1:22 & John 14:23

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Experiencing Rejection Because Of Your Faith - John 17:14-18

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Thunder Bay Community Church Videos

Children's Time - Kids Object Lesson - Jesus is the Truth - John 18:37

Children's Time - Blind Beggar - Compassion - Psalm 103:13 & Luke 18:35-43