Last week, Pastor Brad & I had the opportunity to take part in a retreat for pastors hosted at Kingswood University in Sussex. Jay & Sharon Guptill led this retreat, and it was a great time of refreshing. One of the illustrations they used to explain resilience was three basketballs: one was pumped up fully, the other about half, and one with very little air in it. As you can imagine, the first one bounced back well, the second took a bit more effort but would bounce back some… the third, however, did not bounce at all, but flopped on the floor.

This can represent our lives: sometimes, we are feeling full and strong, so when difficult times come, we can bounce back and be resilient. Other times, we don’t have as much air, leaving us feeling deflated in the face of difficulties.

What it comes down to is this: the Holy Spirit dwells in us, and longs to fill us each day with the air of His love, His new mercies, His strength, and His grace. When we don’t sit to rest - or abide - in the Spirit, we are left with little air in the basketball that is our souls. Maybe we try to find other ways to fill ourselves up… but ultimately, only the Lord can do it. He is the one who gives us the ability to bounce back, no matter the circumstances.

How are you intentionally creating space to sit with God this week? Have you been giving Him the time and space He needs to fill your soul? Be encouraged: each day is a fresh start to try again. He is waiting for you. He is calling you deeper. Jesus longs for us to sit with Him, allowing Him to minister to our hearts. Consider looking at the many types of spiritual disciplines, which remind us of the many ways we can connect with God. Be sure to prioritize time with Him this week, so you can be filled up and able to bounce back!

- Pastor Emma

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

“Jesus isn’t asking you to do something you’re not already doing. All of us are abiding. The question isn’t, Are you abiding? It’s, What are you abiding in?” ~ John Mark Comer

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. Volunteers are coming up to us asking if they can help with more things, and new people are approaching us asking how they can get involved!

2. The mortgage is paid off!

Connection Church:

1. We asked you to invite your friends, family and neighbours out to church on Sunday, and you did it! You took the step of faithfulness and risk! That's the kind of stuff that sets a church up for incredible things!

2. Not only did you invite people to come out, but people actually came! Just like your obedience is a sign of good things to come for Connection, when people accept the invitation to join us it is a sign of God working in our community for good things!

Junk food is full of calories but doesn't provide the quality building materials your body needs to heal and grow. The same is true for media content that we consume that is junk; it fills up our minds and hearts, but doesn't actually give us what we need to heal and be healthy mentally, emotionally or spiritually. Jesus is different though.

John 4:13

Junk food fills you up and leaves you empty.

Open to all who are interested. Discover practical leadership principles to apply to your context. 

This Seminar will cover some of my most important leadership principles as well as ways to discover how you fit in leadership and team dynamics!

Catch the big game on our big screen! Donations accepted at the door to go towards our youth ministry.

-Free Food

-Games

-Prizes

-Things for kids

-Alternative Half-Time show

EDGE Youth is gearing up for their annual trip to ONE Conference in Moncton and they are looking for our support. Join us for a spaghetti dinner, cooked and served by our teens and a dessert auction. Live entertainment and testimonials from our teens will also be shared. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from any of our teens or by contacting Pastor Brad. 

The XY Conference brings together men from all across Atlantic Canada for a weekend of fun, food, and friendship, all while worshipping and encountering Jesus Christ together. Our prayer is that this will be a life-changing experience for you and all who attend.

Hosted at Tidal Church, 945 St. George Blvd, Moncton, NB.

AGES 16-25
We believe in you! And so we are making an investment to make sure you can attend. As you register, you can register for as little as $40!

Check out how Robin White is using art to reach the people of Japan with the message of Jesus.

Tuesdays 7pm - AWC Downstairs

Come learn English and about life in Canada. This is open to everyone. Participants may be asked to cover the cost of workbooks, but if for some reason you are unable to cover that cost, you can still participate. 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

5:45 - 6:45 pm

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!)

Have you downloaded the free YouVersion Bible App? You should.  It allows you to read the Bible in multiple translations, and many with the option to read it to you. It has guided reading plans, and ways you can work through those plans with others. 

You can also find AWC on it, and find more ways to connect with your church and the Bible!

As part of our church you get free access to RightNow Media! A collection of 25 000+ Bible Studies, videos and Biblical content for all ages. Click on the link below to sign up for your free account and start streaming the content right away!

Ever wanted to listen at home to the songs we sing on Sunday?

Did you hear a song on Sunday and it is stuck in your head but you can't figure out what it was called?

Check out this playlist and add it to your music rotation!

You can also see our full calendar here!

Download the Tithe.ly Church App and then search for the Amherst Wesleyan Church to stay connected with sermons, events, giving, social media and more!

You can give to AWC through e-transfer to give.awc@gmail.com

Contact Pastor Evan at pastor@amherstwesleyan.com

Contact Pastor Brad at youth@amherstwesleyan.com