I want to see our mission be a priority in your life, but I don't want you to do everything. I want you to make serving a key part of your life and to carve out consistent time for it, but I don't want you serving with every ministry and every event. There are a few events I would like to see everyone at, but most times I would like to see different people serving in different ministries and different events. Have you found a place to serve yet?

One thing I would like everyone to be part of is Bible Study on Wednesday nights. I know it's not possible for some, but if you can be there, I think you should be. This isn't just about learning what is taught, it's also about making time to gather in prayer. Prayer is hard. Jesus asked His disciples to pray with Him before He was arrested, and they couldn't even last an hour praying for Him. Jesus also pointed out that some problems are only dealt with through prayer and fasting. It's a powerful weapon.

We're in a war for the souls of our neighbours. We won't win it if we don't use our best weapon and if we don't make the mission a priority.

On another note,

I want you to consider something Pastor Brad shared this past week at Bible Study. He said that everyone worships something, and we need to show them that Jesus is more worthy of their worship.

1. Trunk or Treat saw 492 kids (guessing about 1000 people total) come through, with some really positive connections made!

2. The teens held a Mission Night where they baked cookies for the homeless shelter, and police department, they sorted candy for Tunk or Treat, and they sang at White Birches Nursing Home!

3. Our Celebrate Recovery program is shifting to Overcomers, and it is already having a positive impact!

4. We are noticing more people using their Bible Apps and letting it push them more into the Word of God.

Is forgiveness necessary? What do you do if someone refuses to forgive you? What happens if you refuse to forgive someone else? Christ made it clear that forgiveness is necessary for us to give to others, and when we look around us and in the Bible, we see a nasty result of unforgiveness. 

Unforgiveness always rebounds.

Matthew 6:14-15

If you're new to AWC, or haven't been able to connect well yet, join us on Saturday Nov 4th from 10:30am -Noon for some coffee and simple snacks in the church basement! We will have the area set up so the kids can go play and so the adults can sit together and chat. This isn't just about meeting the pastors, it is also a great way to connect with other people from AWC!

Seniors are invited to share a meal with us, connect with each other and hear some encouraging words at our Seniors Luncheon.

Please call Sharon Taylor at 902 660 2558 to reserve a spot.  If you don't get a chance to call come anyway!

There is no set charge for the meal, it is by donation only.

Sign-Up this Sunday in the church lobby to join our presence at the Christmas Parade!

The Parade takes place on Saturday Nov 18th, and we will line up at 5:30pm.

Join us for Gospel Music and refreshments! Free and All are Welcome!

Grief is not “choosy” it affects individuals and families, adults, teens and children are welcome.  Registration is not required but is helpful. Please call (902) 667 9126 if you plan on attending.

Join us for a special evening of fun as we showcase our talents. Snacks will be provided and donations will be accepted at the door to help fund our Christmas Wrap-Up event.

Also, we're looking for people to sign up with their talents.

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

We will spend part of our time together digging into the Bible, Theology and Practical Skills of Faith. We will spend the rest of the evening in focused prayer for each other, our community and listening for God to speak.

I hope this will become a weekly priority for everyone.

This study replaces our small groups for this year only.

Do you need to get out of the house so you can talk to other adults? Do your kids need to get out of the house so they can play with other kids and have some space to run around?

Come check out our casual play group on Thursdays. There is no agenda and parents are responsible for their own children. Our basement space is a large open space and perfect for letting kids run and play together!

You can also see our full calendar here!

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