I offer here a brief update on the Church of God in Aylmer which has been made 'famous' by Henry Hildebrandt. Because of their recent stand for freedom and for the right of churches to gather, Henry and his congregation have become well known and even admired. They are now actively involved alongside other evangelical pastors with the Liberty Coalition Canada and are seeking to become a more significant presence in Ontario.
Many look to them as noble freedom fighters. Many others have begun attending their church. And sadly some othwerise sound pastors are making common cause with them because they have defied the government's interference with the churches. This is a mistake. A little research reveals that they are not a Christian church. They are in fact a wicked cult.
I wrote previously, "If we were freedom fighters we might count it an honour to join ranks with a man like Henry." Having done more research, I have since concluded that I was being far too generous. No thinking freedom fighter and certainly no believing freedom fighter would look to Satan for aid even in the cause of liberty. Make no mistake. The so called apostles of the Church of God Restoration are not well meaning men who happen to be a bit mixed up theologically. We read of wolves in Scripture, but here is something far worse. Here we are dealing with the demonic. This is a movement that surely comes straight out of the pit of hell and should be shunned and avoided even as we would shun and avoid Belial.
For further resources see Steve Bainbridge's article here and watch a brief but excellentdocumentaryhere.
I have been asked repeatedly about our connection with the Church of God (COG) in Aylmer. When the questions first started to come I had never spoken to Henry Hildebrandt and knew very little about his church. In the weeks and months that followed...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I previously wrote about new charges. I learned yesterday that it is not one charge but four. The OPP called yesterday and asked me to come to the station where I was handed four court summons. The maximum for each is 1 year in prison and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I learned today that I will be charged again for gathering the congregation for worship. It sounds like there will only be one charge, which means that the total will now sit at a maximum 300,000 and 3 years in prison. The good news is that there...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Tonight we meet at Faith at 9 pm to pray for Tim Stephens, for Canada, and for the Church. It is short notice but please join us if you can for a night of worship and prayer. Everyone is welcome and prayers are urgently needed.
I have been so encouraged by the support we have received over the last several weeks. The notes, the financial donations, the prayers have all been precious to us! Thank you. Though we are still in lockdown, we have been able to continue to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We don't know what we will face in the days ahead. We don't know what authorities will do. Though we know He is on the throne, we don't know God's plans. But as we face an uncertain future we do know what we must do. It isn't our business to guess...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As many of you know the lockdown here in Ontario has intensified. We have been issued stay at home orders and strongly warned against non-compliance. But today is God's day. So what are we to do? Actually, there isn't much to deliberate. No need...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It should go without saying, but I would like to assure you that during the upcoming provincial lockdown we will continue to gather as before. We will not allow the worship of our King to be altered by the regulations or traditions of men. We will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Court went well today. The matter has been adjourned. The lawyer will appear again in court on Thursday, May 20, at 10am, to confirm that the Charter challenge has been filed. This means that the Justice of the Peace is willing to delay given the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
