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Men’s Breakfast
.The men’s breakfast takes place at 8:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month, from September through May, excluding December. Men from Asbury, from other churches, and from the surrounding area gather for a hearty breakfast, typically with plenty of protein. We eat from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m., and there is usually great conversation around the tables. It is …
Under The Rainforest – VBS
August 10, 2026 — August 14, 2026 9:00am (EDT) to 12:00pm (EDT) Asbury Free Methodist Church 144 Gore StPerth , ON K7H1J7 Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring …
Good Friday Service 10 a.m
On Good Friday we remember the death of Jesus. We give thanks for what he did for us on the cross. It is both a thankful and sombre service. You are welcome to join with us at 10 a.m
The Three Aspects of Holiness
Unleashing Holy Freedom Part One Asbury Free Methodist February 22nd, 2026 Isaiah 6 The Three Aspects of Holiness In 1871, the city of Chicago was reduced to smoldering rubble in what we now call the Great Chicago Fire. Buildings collapsed. Businesses vanished. Fortunes disappeared overnight. But in the days that followed, something interesting happened. When the ashes cooled, inspectors began …
Growing Intentionally
By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist 2 Peter 1:3-7 -December 28, 2025 The new year starts this coming Thursday. Many people will make New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, to read more books or to learn a hobby. Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? I have! How did it go for you? Probably …
Jesus confers authority
Part 10 – The Good News about Jesus By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist – July 20, 2025 – Mark 6:7-13, 31-3 This summer we have been working our way through the first part of the gospel of Mark. We have been looking at the actions of Jesus that show us who he is. You may …
Jesus the Prophet
The Good News about Jesus – Part 9 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist Mark 6:1-6 – July 13, 2025 My father grew up going to the United church in Glasgow Station. My mother grew up going to First Baptist Church in Arnprior. For various reasons, I grew up going to the Wesleyan Church in Arnprior. …
Lord over Death
The Good News about Jesus – Part 8 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist July 6, 2025, Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 I received good news a week ago. I am scheduled to go into the Heart Institute in Ottawa for my ablation on July 22nd. The procedure has a 90% success rate. If you think about it, …
Jesus – Lord over the Storm
The Good News about Jesus – Part 7 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist June 22, 2025 Mark 4:35–41 Lynda sings – Praise you in this storm. I love that song. The storms of life come to all of us. What do you do when you’re in the middle of the storm? We have been …