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You Will Get Burned

How close are you willing to get to sin, compromise or something that will pull you away from God? In my own life and watching the choices of others, sin will take you deeper than you ever thought it would and pull you there faster than you would ever imagine. Have you ever said, "I would never do that"? Yet you find yourself right where you said you would never go -- we've all said that at one point. My advice is simple:

Keep away from anything that might take God's place in your heart. 1 John 5:21 NLT

Is there a person, a practice, a habit, a place, a per-occupation that you need to stay away from? Then do it, "run Forest run" -- get away from what might take God's place. Fill your mind with his Word. Fill you life with people that will help you put God first.

Do it!

You Can Make A Difference

Good News

Pass the Test - Coming this weekend.

We Have It

We are a church that has "It". Has what? Has It! "It" is not cool or contemporary. "It" is the unmistakable work of God within a church. "It" shows up when we let God lead us. When we are the church to a broken world. When we are spiritual contributors rather than consumers. When we are developing authentic caring relationships with both believers and those that are exploring faith. I see more and more of "it" showing up among those that are part of our church. Church at the Falls, our best days are ahead.

Upcoming

• Child Dedication this Sunday
• LifeGroups are beginning. Are you part of one?
• Young Adult LifeGroup, Oct 4th.
• New Series, "Test" beginning Oct 9th. How do you respond when God tests you? How about testing God, is that allowed? Don't miss this practical teaching series.

Current Series

Watch week 3 of Change Your World (click)


Talk It Over (click)


This Sunday join us for week 4 of Change Your World - You have a purpose!




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One Word - Amazing!

Great Stories of God at Work

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Watch week 1 of Change Your World



This Sunday join us for week 2 of Change Your World - You have a purpose!

In The Know

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Pray
Pray for Amy Groeschel as she recovers from pneumonia. Pray for a missing 3 year old boy from B.C. - he may have been kidnapped. Pray for students as they re-engage in school life - good friends, wise choices, diligent in their studies. Pray for safety as 9/11 is remembered - pray for peace. Pray for 300 people to be part of CATF this fall - we want to make strong impact. Pray for the churches of Niagara - for strong outward focused churches, for encouragement, for unity.

Good News

• LifeKids September 11 Kick Off - Bring a friend.
• September 17 MicroMission / Pathways School and Roadside Clean Up
• September 18 Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Savior? Baptism is the next step. Email us at info@churchatthefalls.com if you want to talk about baptism or watch this -- What is Baptism
• Child Dedication on October 3 - email us for more info at info@churchatthefalls.com

Give Online to CATF - secure giving through Paypal using your credit card.

Listen to week 2 of TWOgather
Where Everybody Knows Your Name


This Sunday join us for Change Your World In 52 Days - Yes, you can change your world

52 Days

Good News

• Join a LifeGroup or lead one - sign up this Sunday.
• LifeKids September 11 Kick Off - Bring a friend.
• Sept 17 - Garden Clean Up at Pathways School
• September 18 Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Saviour? Baptism is the next step. Email us at info@churchatthefalls.com if you want to talk about baptism or watch this -- What is Baptism
• Child Dedication on October 3 - email us for more info at info@churchatthefalls.com
• Give directly to Samaritans Purse Canada to help with disaster recovery in Goderich, ON or famine relief in the Horn of Africa - www.samaritanspurse.ca

Listen to week 2 of TWOgather
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (click to watch)


This Sunday join us for, Change Your World In 52 Days
We have 52 Day wrist bands for everyone! Don't miss out.

You Are Important

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Pray
Pray for the people of Goderich, ON as they clean up after the tornado - for provision, peace and spiritual awakening. Pray for eastern Canada and the US as they clean up after the torrential rains of Irene - may the love of Christ reach the hurting and those that lost homes or loved ones. Pray for the famine in the Horn of Africa - for provision, Christian agencies to make impact, lives to be saved. Pray for God to grow our church to over 300 people, for spiritual growth and lives to be transformed. Let's believe God for more than we can imagine, think or do.

Good News

• Join a LifeGroup - Sign Up this Sunday.
• LifeKids September 11 Kick Off - Bring a friend.
• September 18 Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Saviour? Baptism is the next step. Email us at info@churchatthefalls.com if you want to talk about baptism or watch this -- What is Baptism
• Child Dedication on October 3 - email us for more info at info@churchatthefalls.com
• Give directly to Samaritans Purse Canada to help with disaster recovery in Goderich, ON or famine relief in the Horn of Africa - www.samaritanspurse.ca

Listen to week 1 of TWOgather
Heart and Soul


This Sunday join us for TWOgather - Come explore what happens when we let the right people into our lives.

TWOgather

Pray
Pray for the people of Goderich, ON as they clean up after the tornado - for provision, peace and spiritual awakening. Pray for the famine in the Horn of Africa - for provision, Christian agencies to make impact, lives to be saved. Pray for God to grow our church to over 300 people, for spiritual growth and lives to be transformed. Let's believe God for more than we can imagine.

Good News

• Join a LifeGroup or Lead a LifeGroup -- sign up this Sunday.
• Communion this Sunday - a time to remember Christ's sacrifice for you.
• LifeKids September 11 Kick Off - Bring a friend.
• September 18 Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Saviour? Baptism is the next step. Email us at info@churchatthefalls.com if you want to talk about baptism or watch this -- What is Baptism
• Child Dedication on October 3 - email us for more info at info@churchatthefalls.com
• Give directly to Samaritans Purse Canada to help with disaster recovery in Goderich, ON or famine relief in the Horn of Africa - www.samaritanspurse.ca

Listen to week 4 of Bold
Bold Obedience




This Sunday join us for TWOgather - Come explore what happens when we let the right people into our lives.

Good To Be Back

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Good News

August 20, 9:30 am - Road Side Clean Up - Sign Up Sunday or email brandon@churchatthefalls.com

August 19 - Project Share and Mountain Park Church will be collecting school supplies at Walmart in Niagara Falls. Help fill the bus with school supplies.

September Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Saviour? Baptism is the next step.

What To Do With A Liar, Cheat and Thief

Jesus, God in the flesh, embraced Judas -- a liar, cheat and thief. Jesus welcomed him into a relationship with those closest to him. He did not simply tolerate him or shun him or treat him less than others. He actually gave him responsibility knowing he couldn't be trusted -- that's crazy love. Jesus modeled grace, love and redemption -- he believed Judas could be all that God planned for him to be. Unfortunately Judas finally made the decision to leave and forsake what Jesus offered him and was consumed by his own sinful choices -- too often this story is repeated. Will you love like Jesus and will you receive the love of Jesus? Maybe the next 'Judas' is sitting around your table and your godly love can impact them.

The Living Word Of God

God's Word Is Powerful
I have heard about many renewing their commitment to read the Bible daily. This can only mean one thing - life change.

If you need a Bible let us know and we will have one for you this Sunday. You can always read the Bible online at YouVersion.com or download the app to you phone.

I am praying that you will fall in love with God's Word.

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11



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Good News

• The CATF Big Day Out is coming up this Sunday. Tickets on sale at the office Wednesday 8 am to 1 pm. $3 each or a family of 4 to 6 $10. Great opportunity to bring a friend.
• August Road Side Clean Up.
• September Baptism Bash - Have you accepted Christ as your Saviour? Baptism is the next step.

You Were Too Forgiving

What if we were people of hope and grace in our homes, in our neighbourhoods, at work, with our church? What would look different in our world?

God hasn’t called us to “Repeat the obvious,” that people have sinned (…pretty sure they know it), but to show them a bright future which they never dreamed possible. I would rather stand before God and hear him say, “You were too forgiving” than to miss all the Angel-unawares, in the form of hurting people, upon whom I simply gave up. -- Matthew Barnett

Christian or not, this world is full of judgement. Maybe it's time we drowned a few people in love.

This Sunday Will Be Huge

This Sunday

This Sunday will be huge. Special guest appearance by the Green Lantern super hero and we will have a photographer taking pictures with the Green Latern. Candy and popcorn will be served.

Week 2 of ATM will be fun and life changing. Will our movie be a drama, thriller, animation or comedy? How about a chick flick -- NO CHICK FLICKS ALLOWED.

Don't forget about the weekly trivia game for a chance to win a movie themed gift basket! FUN FUN FUN - but ultimately we know, amazing life change will take place. Last week 4 people raised their hand indicating a desire to follow Christ. Who will you invite to come along this Sunday -- maybe a neighbor, the pharmacist or a waiter?

Good News

• The CATF Big Day Out is coming up on Sunday, July 24. Bring a friend to this great event -- BBQ and lots of fun. Tickets on sale at the office Wednesday or Friday 9 am to 2 pm and Sunday at the theater. $3 each or a family of 4 to 6 $10. Great opportunity to bring a friend.
• August Road Side Clean Up.
• September Baptism Bash

Recent Blog by Brandon Duff
Brokenness All Around (click)

Brokenness All Around

Just recently, in our community, two men jumped off bridges to their death. One jumped in front of a transport truck and the other from the Skyway into the water. I drive past both locations on my way to work. I must be honest, at first I was fixated on the incidents. Since the initial thought process has passed, I now think about their souls. My heart breaks to think of two men getting so desperate that their only relief was to end their lives in such shocking manners. My prayer as I travel this stretch of road, "God, wreck me with the reality of the spiritual condition of those within my community". So many hurting people -- the fields are ready for harvest.

AT THE MOVIES

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I Am Not My Own

A big part of REmaining in Christ is realizing that we are not our own. As followers of Christ we have been bought with a price -- 1 Corinthians 6:20

I pondered this thought the last couple days, Wow -- not sure I get it. I am not my own, I belong to my Savior Jesus Christ. He redeemed me and now I live for His will and not my own. He plans my life -- a good life I might add. He directs my steps which is a far better way than my own. He knows the good and bad that I will face in this world and works ALL things together for my good? All things! That thought honestly slaps me upside the head. This past week I got a less than good report about my health -- yet He works "ALL things" together for my good. If that is the case and I want to REmain in Him, walking close to him then I need to accept that He knows all things and works in "ALL things".

My prayer, Father work in me, even in my sickness that you may be glorified, Amen

Media
You can listen to week 4 of RE, REmain. Don't forget to make time to Talk It Over.

Good News

• The CATF Big Day Out is coming up on Sunday, July 24. Bring a friend to this great event -- BBQ and lots of fun. Tickets on sale at the office Wednesday or Friday 9 am to 2 pm and Sunday at the theater. $3 each or a family of 4 to 6 $10. Great opportunity to bring a friend.
• Invite your mechanic, hairdresser, neighbor, friend to At The Movies.

Guess who's back this weekend

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• Any guesses what movies we will feature in AT THE MOVIES? Share your guess on www.facebook.com/churchatthefalls
• I forgot to mention in my video that our staff is blitzing our office building with donuts and coffee today. Pray that God uses this simple act of kindness to draw people to Christ.

RE continues this weekend. Invite a friend.

I Want To Be A World Changer

When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” http://bible.us/Mark2.17.NLT

I want to be a world changer -- I really do. One day I want to look back over my life and see lives changed by the good news of Jesus Christ. Lives changed because I took the risk to step out, reach out and live out my faith.

Will I speak about Jesus and what he has done for me? Will I take the time to love another or serve another? Will I share with others about my church? Do what you can do and let God do the rest.

Often the fear of people controls us rather than our love for people. Ask God to give you an unquenchable love for others. Love someone today!

Coming Soon!

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• RE Week 3
• CATF Big Day Out
• CATF At Movies 2011

RE continues this weekend. Invite a friend.

Do I Really Want To Repent?

A question that is begging for an answer in my own heart, do I really want to repent? Repentance is God initiated, but has much to do with my desire to say yes. Actually last week I began to think about where I was in my relationship with God. Even before Chris Beall spoke about repentance on Sunday -- I started a journey questioning my love for my Savior. Chris taught us that repentance is not feeling sorry for our actions. Repentance is a God awakening to our sin -- an awakening that we must own and welcome. An awakening that causes us to hate sin, lukewarm attitudes, apathy and turns us to God's way of seeing or doing things. Even though it is a God move in our lives, I believe we can fully reject his awakening.

I am more convinced than ever that I want God to awaken me -- I want a burning love for him and a great desire to see people find Christ as Savior. Now with that said, there is still part of me that is fearful of the cost that I will have to pay when saying yes to this renewal of my own soul. Yet as I seek God I feel like he is stripping away the fear -- not in some supernatural immediate fashion, but rather by confronting me with what holds me back. As he confronts me I have a choice to say yes, no or maybe; choices that may be uncomfortable and will definitely cost me something.

Are you asking God to renew you -- to bring you to repentance? It will likely be a journey, but one that is worth it. I encourage you to have a repentant heart. God has so much in store for you. Run to him. Desire more of him in your life. Love him. Join me in a simple prayer –- God, bring about repentance in my life.

Are You Ready For "The CATF Big Day Out"?

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Here's a recent blog I wrote from some personal reflection while on this journey called parenting.


RE continues this weekend. Invite a friend.

Parents, do you want your children to follow Jesus?

Parents, do you want your children to follow Jesus? Let me share my own personal reflection, one that is becoming clearer everyday.

Let me start by sharing what I think are not the main factors. It's not about how often you go to church or even what kind of church you go to. It's not about how moral you live or how much of the Bible you can quote. It's not about how you dress or what you don't do. It's not about your pastor or the youth group at church. It's not about the music you listen to or the TV shows you don't watch. It's not about how much you serve or give. It's not about how strict you are or how lenient you are. Many of these things are important and noble.

I believe the greatest single influence that will draw your kids to Christ is YOUR love for Jesus. Not religion, not church. YOUR love for Jesus. Ask those around you today what they think is most important to you. Chances are you will hear things like family, church, job, or morality. If you hear someone say you love Jesus more than anything, you are on the right track. Keep it up. Strip all the religion away

and just love Jesus.

You might be asking, what does it mean to love Jesus? I could give you a list of do's and don'ts, but that takes us back to where I started. Instead make this your prayer. "Jesus, show me how I love You more than anything else." That's a prayer you will get answered. Just be ready for the answer.

Refreshed and Renewed

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New Series this weekend. Invite a friend.

Peanut Butter Extravaganza

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• Peanut Butter Extravaganza this Saturday at Zehrs Grocery Store 9am to 3 pm. Our goal is to bring in 1000+ jars of Peanut Butter to benefit Project Share. Peanut butter is a needed and necessary item at our local food bank.
• Roadside Clean Up Saturday 9 am meet at Zehrs.
• Don't miss the final week of Getting Past Your Past, this Sunday learn how to deal with past failure. Invite a friend!

Video News May 20th

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Getting Past Your Past continues this weekend!





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Sometimes you don't know what you are in for...

Sometimes you don't know what you are in for... This past Sunday was a tough subject, but I know it was one we needed to address. I trust you found freedom from past hurt. Listen to week 2 of Getting Past Your Past. Don't forget to spend time with your LifeGroup or with a friend to Talk It Over.

Good News

• Peanut Butter Drive and Roadside cleanup coming up on May 28th. You can sign up by emailing lindsay@churchatthefalls.com We still need help at 10:00 with the roadside cleanup and 12:00 to 3:00 for the PB Drive.

• This week we continue the series, Getting Past Your Past. "Is your future caged up in your past? Instead of being dragged down and immobilized by the weight of guilt, pain, or a lingering sense of failure, what freedom could we find in laying those burdens down?" Join us this Sunday for Getting Past Your Past.

• Do you have an eye for detail and love to present a neat clean image? We have an opportunity for a First Impression Specialist to volunteer each Sunday morning. Let us know if this fits you.


• The past four weeks we have had the highest and most consistent Sunday attendance in our history -- keep it up CATF. Invite invite invite!

Have a great week!

You Are Not Who Others Say You Are

You are not who others say you are. You are not who you say you are. You are who God says you are. God's Power is bigger than your past. Listen to week 1 of Getting Past Your Past. Don't forget to spend time with your LifeGroup or with a friend to Talk It Over.

Good News

• Peanut Butter Drive and Roadside cleanup coming up on May 28th. You can sign up by emailing lindsay@churchatthefalls.com

• This week we continue the series, Getting Past Your Past. "Is your future caged up in your past? Instead of being dragged down and immobilized by the weight of guilt, pain, or a lingering sense of failure, what freedom could we find in laying those burdens down?" Join us this Sunday for Getting Past Your Past.

• Do you have an eye for detail and love to present a neat clean image? We have an opportunity for a First Impression Specialist to volunteer each Sunday morning. Let us know if this fits you.

Have a great week






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Coming Up

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• Micro Mission opportunities coming soon.

• Mom, invite your children to come along with you to CATF to celebrate Mother's Day.

• Are you a First Impressions Specialist? Watch my video to learn more.

New Series Starting Sunday.

Vision - Mission - Values

Vision

We will be a church connecting with 1000+ people in multiple locations across the Niagara Region by 2020.

Mission

Church at the Falls exists to lead people into a growing relationship with Christ.

Values

1. We believe the Bible is God’s word and is central to everything we do.

2. We believe the local church is the hope of the world. We live Christ before our world by being actively involved in our community.

3. We do whatever it takes to reach people no one is reaching.

4. We take risks and embrace change in order to accomplish our vision and mission.

5. We are spiritual contributor’s not spiritual consumers. We sacrificially and generously give of our time, talent and money in order to help others find Christ and grow in their faith.

6. We extend truth and grace to all people.

7. We always bring our best. Excellence honors God and inspires people.

8. We encourage relationships that are genuine, honest, real and caring.

9. We have fun and laugh with each other.

10. We equip and empower leaders to lead.

11. We do whatever we can to strengthen and help other churches.

Act Your Wage

Dave Ramsey challenged us on Sunday to be WEiRD with our finances. What are you doing to take steps to change? Take time to listen to Dave's talk, A WEiRD View Of Money. Don't forget to spend time with your LifeGroup or with a friend to Talk It Over. Check out the Fresh Start - 14 Day Debt Free Challenge on Facebook.

Good News

• Three people accepted Christ this past Sunday. New life in Christ is nothing short of a miracle.... YES!

• 25,000 lbs of food collected for Project Share.

• Peanut Butter Drive coming up on May 28th.

• New teaching series begins this weekend. Getting Past Your Past - Is your future caged up in your past? Instead of being dragged down and immobilized by the weight of guilt, pain, or a lingering sense of failure, what freedom could we find in laying those burdens down? Join us this Sunday for Getting Past Your Past.

Have a WEiRD week,

Pastor Brandon






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How WEiRD are you getting?

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• Get your WEiRD wristband this Sunday
• We will celebrate Communion this week during our Sunday Experience. A time to personally remember and reflect on Christ's death and payment for your sins.
• Don't miss our final week of WEiRD, with financial expert, Dave Ramsey
  

New Series Starting May 8th

Easter Celebration News

What an amazing Easter Celebration! If you want to watch Craig's message again you can right here, Weird week 4. Take time to Talk It Over in your LifeGroup, with a friend or family member... or start a conversation on our Facebook page.

• The Easter Food Drive was a huge success. We will announce the total weight collected this Sunday. So thankful our Father held the rain off for the morning -- God is good! We are very thankful for the many people that gave time on Saturday morning -- you are amazing.

• Invite someone to join you this Sunday for week 5 of WEiRD. This week we have a special guest speaker, Dave Ramsey. Dave is a world renown financial expert. We all need to be WEiRD with our finances. We are believing God for 200+ at our Sunday Experience, bring someone that doesn't have a church. I believe God has people He will bring across your path whether in person, using Facebook or email... INVITE INVITE INVITE!

• This Sunday get your FREE WEiRD wristband -- first come first serve.

Have a WEiRD week!

Pastor Brandon

Easter News You Need To Know

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• Help with the city wide Food Drive on Saturday, April 23rd. We will meet at Mountain Park Church at 8:45 am. You can come as early as 8 am and enjoy a continental breakfast provided by Mountain Park Church.
• Invite friends or family to join you on Easter Sunday, April 24th.
• We will continue in our current series this Sunday with an Easter focus.
• We will celebrate Communion on May 1st.

WEiRD is better.

If you missed week 2 of WEiRD you can click and watch it here.

Take time to Talk It Over in your LifeGroup, with a friend or family member... or start a convo on our Facebook page

Easter Food Drive bag prep TONIGHT, April 12. If you signed up join us from 6 to 9pm at Mountain Park Church. Don't miss the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.

Please pray for 200 in attendance this Sunday, at least 1 to come to faith in Christ and for generous givers at CATF

Have a WEiRD week

Pastor Brandon


This Sunday join us for week 3 of WEiRD (because normal isn't working)

Great Stories

Great stories of life change.... leading people into a growing relationship with Christ. If the Video does not load please click Video News Week two of Weird.... don't miss it.

Are You A WEiRDO?

Are you a Weirdo? I hope so! What is going to be a little weirder about you this week? Let God renew you and change you. Follow Him in all things. Don't be afraid to go against the flow. Take time to Talk It Over in your LifeGroup, with a friend or family member. If you missed week 1 of WEiRD you can click here and watch it. Looking forward to week 2.

I am so thankful for our staff. They are each called to lead in the areas that they serve. They bring such giftedness to the our team, but more than that they bring humility. It's not about them, it's about seeing others drawn to Christ. They are each qualified, because God has prepared them for such a time as this. Pray for God to protect the unity of this team.

Easter Food Drive bag prep. We need people. Thanks for those that signed up. We need a bunch more. Email lindsay@churchatthefalls.com and let her know you can be there on Tues, April 12 anytime from 6 to 9pm at Mountain Park Church. Don't miss the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.

Please pray for 200 in attendance this Sunday, at least 1 to come to faith in Christ and our giving to increase to cover our expenses.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead such a great church,


Pastor Brandon


This Sunday join us for week 2 of WEiRD (because normal isn't working)

April Fools

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New series starting this Sunday

Pray Big

Don't forget what we have heard the last two weeks. Pray big, pray with passion, pray fervently, pray by faith. God is bigger than you or I can imagine. Let God enlarge your faith.

Please pray along with me, that we would see 200+ people at our Sunday Experience. We have been working hard to break through 150, but maybe we are being too safe in our prayer. Let's trust him for a bigger increase in our numbers, because God loves people and wants us to reach more for him. Let's keep growing as we move toward our vision of 1000+ in multiple locations around Niagara.

Take time to Talk It Over in your LifeGroup, with a friend or family member. If you missed week 2 of Sun Stand Still you can watch it online

Thankful for how God is at work in my own life and many at CATF,


Pastor Brandon


This Sunday join us for week 1 of WEiRD (because normal isn't working)

Increasing Influence

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You can help spread the love of God to earthquake ravaged Japan by giving to Samaritans Purse Canada. On the Samaritans website select "Japan Relief" next to choose a project. Every dollar helps.




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Sun Stand Still

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Walking Her Home

Hey CATF,

Be on the look out for opportunities in your own home to find a need and meet it or find a hurt to heal. If we can't do this within the four walls of our home we have no business looking beyond our home to help others. I believe in you and know each of you will be the disciple God has called you to be. Find a need and meet it -- find a hurt and heal it.

Men, I would like to share something that God placed on my heart while listening to a song called, He Was Walking Her Home. It wasn't the first time I have realized my need to lead my family well, but this past Monday listening to the words of this song I renewed my commitment to "walk my wife home".

What does this mean? It means my first priority as a man is not my church, it is my wife. I must lovingly serve her in a way that leads her closer and closer to Christ -- because this life is "a walk home". A walk that leads to our home in heaven. We are just passing through. Ladies, please respect your husband as he works at "walking you home", he will fail at times. He is called by God to fulfill this position in your home. Allow him and encourage him, you and your family will benefit.

Ladies, if you are single or single again then let your heavenly Father fill this position. He ultimately is the one who "walks us all home".

My prayer is for strong families. Here's the song, He Was Walking Her Home, I hope it speaks to you.

From my heart,

Pastor Brandon

This Sunday join us on a journey as we believe God for the impossible.

Find A Need And Meet It

Hey CATF,

Be on the look out for opportunities this week to find a need and meet it and to help bring healing to a hurting life. God will bring people across your path. I believe in you and know you will make a difference. Live like He lived, love like he loved and do what he did. You are a disciple.

Spring Ahead 1 Hour

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Don't forget to turn you clocks ahead 1 hour this Saturday evening.

Salt and Light

I think everyone is ready for spring, especially our setup team who brave inclement weather. This past Sunday was a challenge, but because of the dedicated team we were able to enjoy a great Sunday together. Please pray for endurance for our setup team and also consider whether you can join in the set up team once or twice a month or every week. Contact Brandon Duff if you would like to help this Sunday


Who Do You Think You Are? Salt and Light. You are called to make a difference. Look for opportunities this week in your world to be salt and light. Go to our Facebook page and share your thoughts.

If you missed Sunday's talk you can watch it online, Salt and Light

Do you know that statistics tell us that we will forget 95% of everything we hear within 72hours, that's why we encourage discussion of the Sunday Talk within a LifeGroup or 1 on 1 over a coffee. Don't forget to Talk It Over.


You can now give online.


See you Sunday at 10 am for week 5 of Who Do You Think You Are.



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Row and Circles

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Life Change Is Exciting

Life change never gets old! Great to see one person accept Christ on Sunday. Equally exciting to hear someone say that they are back at the place in their Christian walk that they need to be. We are all about leading people into a growing relationship with Christ. Let's keep it up CATF.

Who can you invite to the Sunday experience? Look for oppotunities to show Christ to your world in action and word. I am proud to be part of such a great church.


If you happened to miss the Sunday Experience. Please take some time to watch week 2 of Who Do You Think You Are? Watch it here, You Are A Masterpiece.

Do you know that statistics tell us that we will forget 95% of everything we hear within 72hours, that's why we encourage discussion of the Sunday Talk within a LifeGroup or 1 on 1 over a coffee. Don't forget to Talk It Over.


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See you Sunday at 10 am for week 3 of Who Do You Think You Are?



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Masterpiece

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This Weekend

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Two Lives Changed For Eternity

What an awesome Sunday experience. We had two people accept Christ as Savior. That's two people who are now part of God's family and will spend eternity with Him -- That's a big deal! It is amazing what God is doing in and through the people of CATF. Keep inviting our friends, keep serving, keep giving, keep praying because God is using us in a mighty way. I can hardly wait to see what He does throughout the week ahead and into this weekend. God is good.

Thanks to those who are trusting God with the tithe and giving above above the tithe. Your commitment is recognized.

Thanks to those serving with children, we keep growing in number.

Thanks to our setup team for braving the elements in this cold and snowy weather. We could never do it without you.

Thanks to the amazing Elders that make up the Directional Leadership Team.

Thanks to our staff for going all out every week. You are the dream team.



This past Sunday we had the privilege to hear from Sam Roberts. Sam challenged use to be awere of the damage that is brought upon us by comparing. When we compare WE RESENT GOD’S ­­­­­GOODNESS IN OTHERS’ LIVES AND IGNORE GOD’S BLESSING IN OUR OWN LIFE. Turn your comparing into thanksgiving for what you have and who you are. What are you thankful for? Go to our Facebook page and share your thoughts.

If you missed Sunday's talk you can watch it online, I Quit Comparing.

Do you know that statistics tell us that we will forget 95% of everything we hear within 72hours, that's why we encourage discussion of the Sunday Talk within a LifeGroup or 1 on 1 over a coffee. Don't forget to Talk It Over.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, February 20th. Sign up this Sunday or email lindsay@churchatthefalls.com

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See you Sunday at 10 am for a new series, Who Do You Think You Are.

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No Fear

What an amazing day with CATF this past Sunday. Here's some recent comments that have come our way...

"I look forward to every Sunday" "Thanks to the great leadership of CATF -- I am growing in my faith" "The people at CATF are focused on others" "This past Sunday's Talk was exactly what I needed to hear"

CATF exists to lead people into a growing relationship with Christ. We are EXCITED to hear great comments and see the evidence of a spiritual growth...

• We had two people in the month of January express their desire to follow Jesus as their Savior.
• Many people reading the Bible regularly.
• Lots serving God with their gifts and talents.
• Several in LifeGroups.
• A growing number of people trusting God in tithing and giving.
• Increased attendance on Sunday mornings. Every month in the last year we have seen an increase in our attendance over the previous year.
• People caring for people. God has called us all to be "ministers".

Your willingness to follow Christ by serving and giving through CATF means we continue to lead people into growing relationships with Christ. Think of the potential of 1000 people meeting at multi-locations, doing life in groups and serving the community as result of what God is doing today and will do in the months and years ahead. Greater things are still to be done in Niagara Falls and the surrounding area.



This past Sunday Craig shared what the Bible has to say about fear. Key thought: What you fear reveals what you value the most. What you fear reveals where you trust God the least. Take your next step toward facing your fears. Talking through these questions with a friend can help you put this message into action. What fears have you lived with? Which ones have been a constant over the years in one form or another? In which areas of your life do you not trust God? What will you do to seek to be closer to God this week? How will you put God in between you and your fear? Go to our Facebook page and share your thoughts about leaving your fears with God.

If you missed Sunday's talk you can watch it online, I Quit Living In Fear.


Do you know that statistics tell us that we will forget 95% of everything we hear within 72hours, that's why we encourage discussion of the Sunday Talk within a LifeGroup or 1 on 1 over a coffee. Don't forget to Talk It Over.


Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, February 20th. Sign up this Sunday or email lindsay@churchatthefalls.com


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See you Sunday at 10 am, for week 4 of "I Quit", I Quit Comparing.

What's Up CATF

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No Complaining

We had a great Sunday despite the snowy weather that keeps some away. Please remember to tithe regularly even when you miss a Sunday. You can drop your tithe off at the office or go online to give.

This past Sunday Craig challenged us to Quit Complaining. Not just for the sake of self help, but to become more like Christ. Complaining draws the attention away from Christ in our lives and puts the complaint front and centre. More like Christ... how you doing? Go to our Facebook page and share your thoughts on moving away from complaining.

Point your family to what they can be rather than reminding them what they are not. -- Brandon Duff

If you missed Sunday's talk your can watch it online, I Quit Complaining.

Do you know that statistics tell us that you will forget 95% of everything you hear within 72hours, that's why we encourage discussion of the Sunday Talk within your LifeGroup or 1 on 1 over a coffee. Don't forget to Talk It Over.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, February 20th. Sign up this Sunday or email lindsay@churchatthefalls.com

See you Sunday at 10 am, for week 3 of "I Quit", I Quit Comparing.

CATF News

Big announcement coming this Sunday, don't miss it.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, February 20th.

See you Sunday at 10 am, for week 2 of "I Quit", I Quit Complaining.

No More Excuses

I hope you were able to be part of our Sunday experience this past weekend. We had a dynamic day! One of the highest in attendance. One public profession of faith! It's exciting to be part of a church that is making a difference in so many lives. Let's keep making it happen, we can't do it without you.

Craig challenged us in his talk to quit making excuses. Often we make excuses about why we are the way we are or why we can't change. Did you identify the area that you need to see changed? So as you move forward this week, do what you can do. Step out in faith and make the changes, take the steps you can, make that call. Then let God do the rest.

Here's a link to Sunday's talk, I Quit Making Excuses

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will
boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that
Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for
Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hard-
ships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am
weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NIV

I would like to encourage you to Talk Over Sundays message. Find someone you can talk it over with in person, on Facebook or over the phone. Talk It Over

This Sunday we continue our series I Quit


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What does "all in" mean?

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Talk It Over
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Here's a great 21 day fast story

Just wanted share a little of my week of "fasting."

I have to say, I'm amazed !!

I've established a very consistent morning time with God and I love it, it fills me up, gets me started on the right track, connects me, reminds me who's in control :), and has helped me to developed a real relationship with God like I never imagined was possible for me.

As I have fasted this week (first time ever), I have been reminded repeatedly to look to God, not just in the morning but through out my day. This week, I have pulled God into my days, several times a day and it has made me realize that I have been cheating myself by not having done this more before.

What the fasting has created is an opportunity for me to turn to him for strength (as my will power just doesn't cut it). What seemed like a little thing to ask Him for help with, is in fact huge!!......because I am asking him for help. It's easy to turn to Him when the really "big deals" come along and shake us up, but what I've learned is the difference He makes when He's invited into the little things too. I am trusting Him more, in all aspects of my life and I needed that more than I ever could have imagined.

A message from Craig Groeschel
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New Series starting Sunday

Message from Craig Groeschel to Church at the Falls

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