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AWC Updates 12 March 2026

Cultivating Gratitude

Some days, I struggle to be grateful - or, at least, to see all the blessings around me. I am thankful for the Spirit, who hears us when we pray for His will to be done. Join me this week in reflecting on & praying through this liturgy from Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage by Douglas McKelvey. 
 
- Pastor Emma
 
Cultivate in me a more grateful heart, O God!
That I would not make of your grace something commonplace, simply because it pervades all moments in time. 
I should see it as more wondrous for its ceaselessness, not as less. 
I do not want to live my life unmoved by your mercies, assuming such gifts simply as my due. 
It is true that you give freely, but would I not meet such unmerited provision with indifference. 
I would rather learn to name and recognize such blessings, cultivating holy habits of gratitude and thanksgiving. 
Now open the eyes of my heart, O Lord, not only to see how your own grace is indeed every moment lavished on me, but to consciously receive and savour such costly gifts, to delight more deeply in all you give. 
Let me over time become one whose faithfulness matures beyond childish entitlement;
whose gratefulness is expressed in reflective praise and in graceful acts of service — a legacy built well across the span of all my days. In Jesus name. ~Douglas McKelvey

Wins

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. About $2000 was raised on Sunday to help send out teens to OneCon, a massive annual youth rally happening in Moncton with a couple thousand teens gathering to seek Jesus!

2. I have been having many conversations about taking hard steps towards obedience in Christ and people are receiving these challenges, facing them, and seeing the fruit already!

Connection Church:

1. Kids Ministry Leaders are starting to feel a lot of positive anticipation for what God is doing and how He is setting them up for next steps!

2. This past week we saw a great number of people stick around after service to connect with each other, we are seeing people coming back more and more, and we even had someone share with us how God healed them from some longterm pain in their life!

Outsiders

Outsiders

Ruth - Sunday, March 8, 2026

We are constantly surrounded by "outsiders." They are there in our church, in our community and in our social settings. The question is, what do we do about it? Do we push them away, do we try to protect the insiders, or do we invite them in?

Deut 10:18-19

Outsiders have a special place in God's heart.

 

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/media/2026-03-08-outsiders

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Work Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026

We need your help as we work on a number of projects at the church to get ready for Spring!

9am-Noon.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/work-day--150/2026-03-28

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Good Friday Worship Service

Good Friday Worship Service

Friday, April 3, 2026

Join us for our Good Friday Worship Service!

6pm on Good Friday.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/good-friday-worship-service/2026-04-03

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Join us for an Easter celebration with Baptisms and stories of new life!

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/easter-sunday--135/2026-04-05

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XY Men's Conference

XY Men's Conference

April 17-18

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!

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/xy-mens-conference/2026-04-17

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English as a Second Language

Tuesdays at 7pm

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.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/english-as-a-second-language/2025-10-07

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Konnect-Play

Wednesdays 5:45pm

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

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/konnect-play/2025-10-22

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EDGE Youth

Teens Grades 6-12 - Fridays 6:00-8:30pm
 
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For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/edge-youth/2023-09-08

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Konnect the Tots

Kids Play Group - Thursdays

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!)

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/konnect-the-tots/2025-09-11

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YouVersion Bible App

YouVersion Bible App

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!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.bible.com/organizations/bc090f0e-6f94-4041-9705-bc1c7beb7a97?__yvii=AJDAuu9W4ho

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Right Now Media

Right Now Media

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!

For more infomation visit:

https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/amherstwc

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Worship Playlist

Worship Playlist

AWC Worship Playlist on Spotify

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!

For more infomation visit:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ssZwE6JpcJM4QkztDCWwp?si=652b6706e08a4f75

Spotify Playlist

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Contact Pastor Evan at pastor@amherstwesleyan.com

Contact Pastor Brad at youth@amherstwesleyan.com

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