Sermon: February 2, 2020 – Matthew 5: 1-12 – the Beatitudes
We all like stories of people who rise from humble beginnings to do great things. Gordie Howe using rolled up Eaton’s catalogues for shin pads and becoming one of the top three hockey players ever. Shania Twain, Celine Dion and Oprah Winfrey, rising from poverty and challenging family circumstances to international stardom. Peace by Chocolate, founded by the Hadhad family, Syrian refugees sponsored by a community group in Antigonish, NS. Jesus Christ, born of a teenage mom and raised in …