I think last week I mentioned how a couple people were intentionally reaching out into the community to connect with people and give them hope. Well, this week I was thinking about Pastor Brad and how he has started occasionally substitute teaching. I was walking by the school and thinking about how that kind of connection in our community with parents, staff and students goes far beyond what we can do on our own in our building. Not only that, but the government is paying him to be there! Does he get to preach to the students? No. Does he get to be an example, and build connections? Yes. Will God use those connections in our community to open doors? I think so! I am so excited about how God is setting up these touch-points to get His light into our community! 

How is God using you as a light IN the world?

1. I feel like my chaplaincy at the Amherst Police Department is going really well, and no one has arrested me for any of my jokes, so that is a real positive sign!

2. So many people are sick right now, including me earlier this week, and the willingness of SOOOOOO many people to fill in gaps and help families in crisis has been remarkable. No hesitation from people. They just jump at the drop of a hat, even when they have their own lives to deal with. That's an amazing community God has built here.

3. Many of our small groups are finding their rhythm and are serving their people really well. I noticed at one group this week just how passionate they were about the Word of God, and about the people in their group. They were absolutely committed to making sure everyone was able to dig into the word without feeling attacked or like they didn't belong!

We like following God when things are going well, and it is easy to keep following Him when we think that we will get everything we want from Him. It doesn't work like that though. Bad things happen. Sometimes we wonder, "why didn't God stop that from happening?" Sometimes people even talk as if that question proves that God doesn't exist or doesn't care about us. God is no stranger to that question, and neither were the people in the Bible. For three men in the book of Daniel, they made their stance absolutely clear.

Daniel 3

He's worth it, even if all you get is Him.

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.

We invite you to join us, to gather together as the Body of Christ, in prayer for our area!

This will be a 24-Hour prayer vigil event, hosted at the Amherst Wesleyan Church, for churches in the
region to come together to pray in unity for our geographical location – to push back against the work
for the enemy and strongholds in our region.

Date & Time: 6:00AM Saturday January 25th - 6:00AM Sunday January 26th
Location: Amherst Wesleyan Church, 6 Maltby Ct, Amherst NS
Contact: Jenna Gould ( email: jthompson.rmt@gmail.com / phone: 506-261-1481)

The 24-Hr period will be divided into 1-Hr time slots - you can sign up on the provided sign-up sheets
for one slot or more if you feel led to do so! The objective is to have the full 24 hrs covered in shifts of
united prayer.

Konnect the Tots is a playgroup for parents and kids that takes place every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 at Amherst Wesleyan Church (6 Maltby Ct). There are toys and activities set up in the basement of the church for kids to play with! Everyone is welcome! (Enter through the parking lot side door!)

Mondays at 7pm

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.

Join us at the West Highlands Elementary Gymnasium for games and lessons designed to help kids grow in their confidence and character development. 

For kids in Grades Primary to 6

You can also see our full calendar here!

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