The enemy never stops. He is alway scheming, always finding ways to lead humanity astray and away from God. But God never stops either - and we know He already has the victory. 

Lately, I’ve been seeing more & more of the ways that the enemy is trying to steal, kill, & destroy (John 10:10). Even in my own life, it seems that he is aware of my weaknesses and has been finding ways to amplify them or trip me up because of them. During those moments of discouragement, I know that the blood of Jesus has the final say; I can breathe deep and pray with boldness from a place of confidence in the protection of the Heavenly Father. 

As I reflect on this more, I am beginning to realize the lengths that the enemy goes to thwart God’s plan for us. From the smallest of lies and misinterpretations, to the larger misleading and having us step onto the wrong path… there truly is a spiritual war that we are part of. You know that grudge you hold? The offence you feel? The disdain? The frustration? Those are tricky little invitations from the enemy, guiding us away from living wholeheartedly in the will of God - His will is one of forgiveness, surrender, grace, and patient love. This world and life is a battleground, for which we need to intentionally and actively fight for the Lord’s will to be done. 

How have you experienced the enemy’s whispering (or yelling), to focus your attention on the lesser things? What can you do this week to be aware of this, and choose God’s truth instead? 

One thing I know we can all do is this: pray. Plead the blood of Jesus as your authority, power, and victory. He has us, and He promises that. While this side of heaven is a battleground, we know that Jesus holds the keys to death - His Word is final. We know how the story ends. In the meantime, we are urged to fight for Christ and take back what the enemy has stolen. 

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“Spiritual warfare is very real. There is a furious, fierce, and ferocious battle raging in the realm of the spirit between the forces of God and the forces of evil. Warfare happens every day, all the time. Whether you believe it or not, you are in a battlefield. You are in warfare.” -Pedro Okoro

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬-‭9‬a ‭NLT‬‬

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. We had someone approach us last week to offer help with our social media and after further conversation we were able to get them plugged into our system and start producing social media content and reminders that will make it easier to remember what is happening at AWC and give you a way to share that content with others.

2. It feels like God is moving in a lot of people lately as we continue to have people reach out for deeper conversations, others ask about ways they can serve, multiple people coming together already on the same page for events and projects and simply watching so many people show up to serve!

Connection Church:

1. There is growing excitement around the Galentine event happening this Saturday, and Pastor Emma has had to do hardly anything for it because the people of the church already stepped up to get it done!

2. We are seeing more and more people finding their places, being generous, wanting to serve, and being open to fill in gaps. We keep getting surprised by just how generous and willing the people at Connection are!

Some relationships are good, but they need work. Other relationships are simply destructive. We tend to justify and make excuses for both of these kinds of relationships though, or we don't even realize what they are doing to us. They can actually have a bigger impact than even teh food we eat. So, when we stop to think about our relationships we need to understand that:

Evil isn't part of a healthy relationship.

1 Corinthians 13:6

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!

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