AWC Updates

AWC Updates 7 May 2026

Healthy Things Grow

by Pastor Evan

One thing I have been saying to people over the past few weeks is that our priority needs to be beocming healthy because healthy things naturally grow.

It is very easy to get caught up in the idea that we need to build the church bigger, get more people here, increase our finances and get more volunteers, and we need to do that right now. There is the idea that in order to grow we need to get more people here working. There is the idea that success is about getting our numbers up. But all that puts the cart before the horse.

You don't just add leaves to a plant and call it growth.

You don't just put legs on a tadpole and call it growth.

The plant needs to have the right conditions to be healthy, and then it naturally produces more leaves.

The tadpole needs to be healthy so it can survive the transitions to grow.

The church doesn't need more money and more people to grow. It needs to be healthy so it naturally reaches more people.

We need to work on making our church healthier, and we can't get distracted from that.

We need pastors and leaders who are becoming more and more like Jesus.

We need people who are learning to hear the voice of God.

We need to be seeking God in prayer because we want more of Him.

We need to be sharing our faith with others because we can't contain it.

We need to be surrendering our families, jobs, hobbies, and dreams to Jesus because He is The King.

Let's focus on making our church healthy, and we will see it grow.

Wins

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. We had 12 teens attend their final Alpha meeting.

2. It was incredible being in service on Sunday and hearing the room booming with the voices of the people singing together. It wasn't a show, it wasn't performance, it was just a room filled with people singing out to God togther!

Connection Church:

1. As we look ahead and implement some new things in the church, people are asking questions and sharing their thoughts with us. That’s what it is to “go together”! It's this kind of honesty and connection that makes things better and builds real trust.

2. It is so encouraging to have a church that is eager to pray together and honour each other, especially in hard times.

Flow Through You

Clearly Jesus - Sunday, May 3, 2026

2 Corinthians 1:4

Comfort should flow through you, not just to you.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/media/2026-05-03-flow-through-you

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Annual Business Meeting

Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm

AWC's Annual Business Meeting where we review the past year, vote on certain leadership positions, and review the budget for the new business year.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/annual-business-meeting--86/2026-05-20

Worship Night

Sunday, May 24 at 6pm

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.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/worship-night/2026-05-24

Leadership Seminar

Saturday, May 30, from 9am-Noon

Open to all who are interested. Discover practical leadership principles to apply to your context. Free coffee and snacks provided!

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/leadership-seminar--124/2026-05-30

Mother/Daughter Tea

Saturday, May 30, 2026

You’re Invited to a Mother-Daughter Afternoon Tea!

All women please join us for a charming afternoon filled with laughter, love, and delightful treats as we celebrate the wonderful women in our lives, grandmothers, granddaughters, and friends!

Date: May 30th, 2026 Time: 12:30PM-2:30PM Location: Amherst Wesleyan Church, 6 Maltby Court, Amherst NS

Enjoy an elegant spread of tea, finger sandwiches, sweets, and meaningful moments together. Dress in your tea party best—floral prints, fancy hats, and all things lovely are encouraged!

Cost: Donation only (not required)

Kindly RSVP by May 20th,2026 by phone to Sharon at (902)669-1330

We look forward to sharing this beautiful afternoon with you!

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/mother-daughter-tea/2026-05-30

Youth One-Con Registration Due

ONE CON happensJune 5-6th
Cost is $100
Registration Due May 15th for Amherst teens & June 1st for Truro teens

Church Centre App

Database & Volunteer Organization

Update your information with AWC.

You can also download the Church Centre App for Apple or Android!

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English as a Second Language

Tuesdays at 7pm (Final Session 26th of May)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amherst's Big Give

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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

Free haircuts, a bouncey house, face painting, pancake breakfast and more!

Donations can be dropped off at the church starting June 8th.

June 8- 12 (Monday -Friday ) the church will be open from 4-6pm for people to drop off donations.

On Sunday June 7th we will be clearing the chairs in the sanctuary and moving all but 6 tables upstairs for setup!

6 tables will be left downstairs for the pancake breakfast and Souls Harbour for the week.

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/amhersts-big-give/2026-06-13

6 & 8 Maltby Crt
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Canada B4H 2L6

902-667-9126

pastor@amherstwesleyan.com

Healthy Things Grow

Wins

Youth One-Con Registration Due

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