Well, here we are everyone... we are down to a staff of two! Our congregation is bigger than it has ever been, we have greater financial needs than ever before, and we are down to just two pastors! What is God doing here? 

Beyond the fact that God has called Sheryl to pastor in Truro and advance the kingdom beyond Amherst, there are a couple of things I see God doing here at AWC.

1. For our church to continue along the path we have been moving, we need to fully embrace the calling for all of us to be disciples. We cannot rely on staff to do the work of the church, and we are not supposed to. The staff are here to guide and support the disciples. Brad and I are here to keep us on the right path, and it is up to all of us to be the workers of the Gospel. You have been called to be a disciple, and part of that is doing ministry.

2. There is a growing awareness of how God calls us to serve, not just in a church setting, but at home, at work, and in our hobbies. We are to be light in the darkness, expressions of Christ's character, and ministers of the Gospel in all those places. It isn't about serving at church and then fitting in at work. It is about doing your job, leading your family, and engaging your hobbies in ways that honour Christ and point people to Him.

I see God leading us in that direction. Where is God leading you in those things?

1. We had a remarkable turnout for Pastor Sheryl's last Sunday at AWC, and there was such a wonderful gathering after the service that left her and Dwayne feeling blessed and encouraged for their next steps!

2. We sent 18 teens, I think, to OneCon this past weekend, where about 3000 teenagers gathered in Moncton to Worship God and seek Him!

3. Pastor Brad and I have been having some incredible conversations with different people in our church, where people are trying to understand God and theology better, discover the way forward in their discipleship, and even take correction when they start drifting off the right path!

Everything must go, for FREE! It's like a yardsale, but everything is free and in decent condition!

Donations can be dropped off at the church starting June 2nd until 7th. The event will run 8-Noon.

There will be a free breakfast from 8-10am and a FREE BBQ from 10am-Noon.

There will also be a bouncy castle, ice cream, face painting and more... all for free.

Donation drop-off times:

Sunday until 1pm

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm (NO Evening drop-off Tuesday)

Calling all 5th grade students. Join us as we welcome you into EDGE Youth. We will have walking tacos, a nerf war, music, games, and fun.

We will be hosting this event at WE THE CHURCH on 155 Church Street to accommodate another event happening at AWC. 

A night of worship. Songs, Prayer, and creative elements will be used to set aside time to simply focus on God and give Him glory.

Come learn English and about life in Canada. This is open to everyone. We want to make this course available to everyone regardless of their economic situation.

Do you need to get out of the house so you can talk to other adults? Do your kids need to get out of the house so they can play with other kids and have some space to run around?

Come check out our casual play group on Thursdays. There is no agenda and parents are responsible for their own children. Our basement space is a large open space and perfect for letting kids run and play together!

You can also see our full calendar here!

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