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Don’t Do It!

As I was growing up, I thought for sure my nickname was “What where you thinking?” My last name was “Don’t do that again!” My brother and I had a great childhood. We had a swing-set in the back yard that needed to be tied down to the ground with a large piece of ready-rod lest we tipped it over swinging too high. We were often told not to swing so high because we were going to wreck the swing and if we did, we would not get another one. Beside the swing was a very cool fort. It had three levels and windows for shooting our cap guns out when the enemy came to attack. It later served as target practice for shooting tennis balls at with our hockey sticks. Then we got the bright idea to get people to go inside the fort and put their face in the window and try to avoid getting hit with the ball as we fired the dripping wet tennis projectile at the hole (we had dogs that loved to drool). Apparently we were “not thinking” when it was discovered what we were doing and we were told to stop it – NOW!  Beside the fort was our sandbox in the shade of a huge evergreen. We spent hours playing with our Tonka trucks and Dinky cars and, like most boys, we also dug holes. One day in our exuberance, we started digging and just never stopped. After some time, mom looked out the kitchen window wondering where we had gotten to and came out the back door to call us in for lunch. My brother and I popped our heads out of the rather large hole to answer and we asked “what on earth are you two doing?” We thought it was quite obvious but failed to realize that as we dug down, hacking through roots as we went, we were weakening the tree at the foundation. We were told very vehemently that what we had done was wrong and to fill it back in and don’t do it again.

If you read the scriptures, the Old Testament is full of rules God handed down to us. These were not meant to hold us back but rather to protect us and, yes, direct us to a better path. God’s creation, His children, often rebelled because rules are meant to be “broken or tested”. My parents set up some very solid rules to live by, many of them biblically based, and, while we did push back on them, they still are an integral part of our personalities. When we were living as children, we needed the parameters but as we grew, rational thinking became a part of our makeup and our thought process changed quite a bit. The Old Testament had the pat rules but take a look through the New Testament and count the number of times Christ referred to the law and put it out there in a different way, “You have heard that it was said…but I say to you.” Take Matthew 5:21-24 for example;

 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.

“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.

Here we see rational thought and a positive solution being presented in such a way as to promote growth and peace for all involved. This is the message of the Christ. This Sunday, we will explore the “but I say to you” moments in the New Testament. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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Pastor Todd

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Peter's Picks

 The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Be Washed in His Mercy’ 

Day 1: 1 Peter 1:3, 4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you...”

Day 2: Lamentations 3:22, 23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Day 3: James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

Day 4: Psalm 73:25, 26 – “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Day 5: Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

Day 6: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Day 7: Psalm 103:1-5 – “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits - who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

The Fullness of God

When we start to think outside the box and test the boundaries of limited understanding, this is when we can fully begin to realize that we may not know everything. There are those who will attempt to impress with their vast knowledge of a variety of topics but when it comes right down to it I just want to know the basic facts. Consider this, I was having issues with a solenoid for a garden tractor and, like a dope, I forgot to take pictures as I pulled the solenoid and the starter off the tractor. Part two to this, if enough time has gone by, I will forget or question myself on how to put it back together again. Long story made short, I could not remember which pole to put the positive wire on and I started to question myself as to how it all went back together. So, like all guys, I googled it and ended up even more confused and not at all confident. There is a lot of conflicting messages out there and numerous “experts” who will be more than happy to tell you how to do it even if they are bat crazy. We need to question things (science relies on this to move forward) but we all need to recognize that if the facts lead to a specific conclusion, we should really heed the wisdom even if it runs contrary to our own preconceived notions. An open mind is a wonderful thing, a closed mind leads to stagnation.

With all that said, consider this; God, three in one, is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. In other words, He is infinitely powerful in all creation, infinitely wise and infinitely everywhere. He is the Father of all creation, the Son is perfect in word and the Holy Spirit is with us always and forever. In John 1:1-5,

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

And in Genesis 1:1-2

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

In the beginning, God, the Father, created and at that same moment, the Holy Spirit hovered over the surface and eventually breathed life into Adam. In the beginning was the Word, the Son of God. This from the word of God, witnessed to and faithfully followed for thousands of years. It has been studied, questioned and tested well before the thoughts of mankind had even begun to fully understand. I am not saying that science does not have a place in our world, but I am saying that the Word of God has just as much a right to play into the conversation. Many do not understand faith in God but faith in an all-powerful divine Creator makes a bit more sense than blindly following spaceships, aliens and zombies.

Do you want to test it? Join us this Sunday as we seek the truth in the Word.  We would love for you to join us either in person or online at 10:30 AM MST.

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How Do I Explain This?

While I was in university, one of the discussions we had focused on the Trinity, or Triune God. The question our professor wanted us to consider was this; how would you explain the wholeness of God to a ten-year-old? Our class had some brilliant students and we thought this was going to be quite simple but it turned out to be more difficult than we first presumed. The group was fortunate to have a parent of a ten-year-old and, as we began to formulate a method of delivery, we discovered this was going to be more difficult than we first imagined. Let me give you an example.

God is like an egg. The egg has a shell, the yellow yolk and the white. While all three are separate, they all make up an egg. The parent in our group just stared blankly at us and we waited for the response.

“God is an egg? Do you know what the first question would be? Do you realize where the questions are going to go especially in a Sunday school class full of ten-year-olds? Is it a boiled egg or a raw egg? Is it a brown egg or a white egg? Robin’s eggs are blue”

We were just talking about eggs and hadn’t even started in on the Triune God. Explaining the Father was going to be relatively easy since most children of faith already understand that God, the Father, was Christ’s Father (don’t get me started on when someone noted that Joseph was His father – there is always one). The Heavenly Father, by way of the Holy Spirit (don’t use the term Ghost, that is a story for another day) became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Matt 1:8 NLT

We all thought we were going to nail this part but we soon found out how wrong we were. Here were some of the possible questions:

·        Where do babies come from?

·        Was Joseph mad?

·        Is Joseph the stepdad?

·        What’s a virgin?

None of us really saw that coming. We were thinking on an adult level and not a child level. We were using adult speak where we needed to kid friendly language. You see, the message of God is not complicated but we have made it tough. Too many scholars trying to make everyone realize just how smart they are rather than take the time to speak the truth in simple terms. This may upset some of the highly educated and the professors but the truth is this, Christ came for all and not just the highbrows. In fact, if you want to know the Trinity read this bit of scripture.

One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” Luke 3:21-22 NLT

God is the Father of all creation, Jesus the Son who came to earth to save us all and the Holy Spirit who dwells with us 24/7. All three are God and God is the great I AM. It may seem tough to wrap our head around it all but we can think of it this way; God is creator, saviour and protector wrapped up in one magnificent package. This is as simple as can make it.

This Sunday, we will finish the series on Pentecost. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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Blessings,

Pastor Todd

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Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘You say… God Says’ 

Day 1: Matthew 11:28-30 - I’m Tired – “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.”

Day 2: Proverbs 3:5, 6 - I Can’t Figure It Out – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Day 3: Romans 8:1 - I Can’t Forgive Myself – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”

Day 4: 2 Timothy 1:7 - I Am Afraid – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Day 5: 1 Corinthians 1:30 - I’m Not Smart Enough – “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God - that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.”

Day 6: 1 Peter 5:7 - I’m Always Worried – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Day 7: Hebrews 13:5 - I Feel All Alone – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Peter's Picks

 The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Jesus Paid it All’ 

Day 1: Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Day 2: Ephesians 1:7, 8 – “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us… ”

Day 3: 1 Peter 2:24 – “‘He himself bore our sins’ in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by his wounds you have been healed.’”

Day 4: 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Day 5: Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

Day 6: Acts 4:12 – “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Day 7: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

The Way of Life

There are two phrases that I question. The first one is when I hear people say “it is what it is” because that means the person has resigned themselves to accept the circumstances rather than fight for what they feel is right. The fight has gone out of them and they accept that it is what it is and nothing is going to change it.

The second phrase is “it’s just the way of life”. This is also known as “it’s the new normal” or “that’s the way it is”. I heard a funny thing the other day where a politician was telling the audience to trust the science yet Albert Einstein was quoted as saying “the important thing is to never stop questioning”. If you adhere to the thoughts of Vinod Khosla, an Indian-American billionaire businessman and venture capitalist, when he states “Religion asks you to believe things without questioning, and technology and science always encourage you to ask hard questions and why it is important in science and technology. So I was always interested in science and technology”, then the two phrases I hear so often take on an almost religious attitude. I would like to counter with this; when Thomas was doubtful and questioning the return of Christ, Jesus did not come up to Thomas and destroy Him but rather Jesus provided the proof.

²⁴ Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. ²⁵ So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

²⁶ A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” ²⁷ Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

²⁸ Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

²⁹ Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:24-29 NIV

The final sentence says it all for me. “because you have seen, you believe, blessed are those who have not seen and yet they believe.” Thomas asked for proof but the key is this, he accepted the proof. When people first come to hear the Truth, there are questions, there are inquiries. This is, for many, not a blind following but rather an educated choice based on research and facts. Like all inquiries, there are those who will oppose, who will not listen to the proof and try to sway. This is a fact of human behaviour. We all have a choice to make but those who are not willing to hear the opinions of others and decide to default to accept the phrase “that’s just the way it is” are only robbing themselves of the chance to grow in knowledge and wisdom by testing, researching and asking for the proof. Put you finger here, do you feel the nail holes, do you recognize the spear’s entry point? The neutral path is to accept society’s lethargy and resign to walking the fence between good and evil. Just remember, the evil one owns the fence.

This weekend, we welcome Rev Glenn Reeder to bring us a message of hope and joy. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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Pastor Todd

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My He Shed

After years of loosely planning and dreaming, I finally built myself a workshop. I have decent carpentry skills, and for the past year and a half I have been creating rustic cottage decorative pieces, mostly from used wood. My little workshop holds my tools, supplies, a wood burning stove, and a place for me to just, be. As I sit or stand with a cozy crackling fire and a cup of coffee, I am surrounded by old wood, saw dust and my tools. What makes it complete is the presence of God. I have no distractions of a phone, music, or internet as I just soak and create.

If this sounds like a dream, it is not. It is real and I am blessed to be doing something with my skills that I am still discovering. This season I will be building my wife a she-shed for her to have as her own place of tranquility as she once again picks up her artists paint brushes. She now affectionately calls my workshop my he-shed. As I think about this, I see something much deeper. Yes, my shop is a realized dream where I can go to turn old and new lumber into something creative, useful, and meaningful to others. Many sentimental family pieces have already come from there, and my hands. It is important to me to have a bit of “Uncle Mike” in some of the pieces for my family members. God gives me the space and peace to take something that is discarded, and transform it into a piece of art. I haven’t yet figured out why, but He’ll let me know in His time.

God has shown me the parallel of Him and my shop. He has given me, and you, a secure, quiet place to go as He invites us into His presence. Each one of us can retreat from the world and into His arms whenever we need or want to. He will take all of the damaged and discarded pieces of our past, throw them away and help us to transform into something and someone brand new . We all dream of peace, like I dreamt of my shop, so He offers us the opportunity to make those dreams His reality. We need only say yes to the invitation. It’s easy to do. Just take your cuppa, sit and soak and just talk to Him like you would your dad, or dad figure. He will settle inside your soul so deep that before you know it, a new creation will come out.

My first pastor told me that our past has no place in our future. What a prophetic statement that I still carry with me each day. If Jesus chose twelve disciples that were certainly not perfect, to carry His message, then we must surely be special because He chose us. Even when He was on the cross dying, He chose us over His own life. Just consider how much He loves you and me as individuals to want an intimate love relationship with Him. He comes to our door and knocks, waiting patiently for us to open and allow Him in. It is that easy. We don’t even have to speak out loud, as even a thought or a whisper of His name is all that is needed for Him to hear us.

I encourage everyone to close out the noise of the world and your past and head out to the ultimate He-shed. That would be God’s arms. He has a reserved seat, a warm fireplace called His heart, a warm cup that is overflowing for each of us, and a safe room for us to just, be. My little workshop is my hobby sanctuary, my withdraw space. My He-shed is my Heavenly Father’s arms where I can retreat to recharge my soul. It’s where all of us can go whenever we want. It costs nothing, yet the value is priceless, as it’s been paid for. So whenever I want or need, I will just unplug. I won’t be far away as you will find me just hanging out with my Father in my He-shed.

Mike Shindruk

Master’s Hand Ministry

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Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Chosen’ 

Day 1: 1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

Day 2: Ephesians 1:3, 4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”

Day 3: John 15:16 – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit - fruit that will last - and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”

Day 4: 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 14 – “But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as first fruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Day 5: Romans 8:29, 30 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.”

Day 6: Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Day 7: 2 Timothy 1:8, 9 – “So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time…” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

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Pastor Todd

Where Does Your Strength Come From?

Where has the voice of the nation, the faith nation, gone? The strength of those who were some of the mightiest evangelists has, in my opinion, died when they passed and those who were supposed to take up the challenge of the greats like D. L. Moody and Billy Graham to mention a couple, have been attacked, bullied and abused by a nation focused on self. Sure, there are some strong evangelists out there but listen to the message, it is often watered down to meet the needs of the masses rather than take on the needs of the lost. If you think I am being harsh, guess what, I am and the one I will be the harshest is myself. I read a meme the other day that said: “if you want everyone to like you, go sell ice-cream”. I can guarantee you that regardless of how soft or “grey” a stance you take in life, someone will have an issue with you. If you are trying to get through life with your head low and hope to never be the cause of any issues, at some point you will step on toes so why go through life fearful of causing a problem? Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying we should all rebel and fight the system, I am, however, saying never be afraid to live your faith. There will be some who will be rubbed the wrong way by your stance but hold firm and seek out strength in the Holy Spirit.

Consider this, for forty days, the disciples followed the risen Saviour and they learned at the feet of the Master. They went to the chamber after He ascended and waited as directed and the Spirit came upon them like tongues of flames, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we are going to look at this but I want us to focus on this most important message; Peter, who denied Christ before the crucifixion, who cried because Christ confronted him at the feast after the resurrection, who hid behind locked doors after Christ was buried, this same man stood before thousands after the Holy Spirit filled him with divine courage and he spoke boldly to a crowd who were gathered to ridicule and bully the followers of Christ. The passion of the message was so powerful that it touched the hearts of many and about three thousand were saved! The message was simple, Christ is Lord, He loves us all and died for our sins.

Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away —all who have been called by the Lord our God.” Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” Acts 2:37-40 NLT

This weekend, we celebrate the message of Pentecost. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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Blessings,

Pastor Todd

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 We invite you to check out our new web page. 

www.mainavefellowship.ca 

We will transition to this page over the next few months and move away from this blogspot. 

The blog page will be used for storage of our past articles as it is a huge effort to bring hindreds of articles forward to the new site.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at mainavfellowship@gmail,com

Blessings

Pastor Todd

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Peter's Picks

 

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Rock Solid’ 

Day 1: 1 Corinthians 3:11 – “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

Day 2: Isaiah 33:6 – “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”

Day 3: 1 Peter 2:6 – “For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.’”

Day 4: Isaiah 28:16 – “So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.’”

Day 5: Deuteronomy 32:4 – “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”

Day 6: Psalm 62:2 – “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

Day 7: 2 Samuel 22:47 – “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!”. 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

What Can I Say

There are days when things are just sort of, how do I put this; Meh. You know those days, right? It’s one of those days where emails from the head office don’t really rate a reply because, it’s all just – meh. Most days are full of hope and joy where you look forward to the next meeting with anticipation, the sun looks just a bit brighter and even the clouds glisten with a silver lining. There are also the days where nothing is going right, the sunshine gives you a headache and the clouds only signal rain and cold. Then there is Meh. These are the days where nothing really matters too much but there is a chance that if one shoe drops, the day is going to head south in a real hurry. Then again, there is also a chance that one act of kindness could totally brighten up the day. Today is that day for me. Now before people start sending in notes of concern and such, this is a “meh” day and as I write this, I am taking note of how wonderful God is in the toughest of times and in the meh times.

I remember years ago when we used to see how deep we could dive before we had to surface. We had an idea of how deep we could go and there is that point where you could either go a bit further or turn back. I do recall getting to that point this one time and thinking I could try just a couple feet deeper. Turned out that was the wrong call. I had gone past the “meh” point and set myself up for the rest of the journey. As I turned to go back to the surface, I realized how deep I had sunk and it was going to be close getting to the surface. I raced to the surface, using up the oxygen in the lungs at a greater rate and, with lungs burning, I realized I wasn’t going to make it. The air escaped my lips in a scream and the void was replaced with water but, at the last moment, a hand grabbed mine and, in the next moment, I was on the surface coughing and sputtering. What a blessing and a miracle in that one precious moment.

We have the opportunity each and every day to grasp that hand of blessing. Remember, when the day is going south, call upon the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance to help you get to the surface. Those times when the world is that little bit brighter, call out to the Holy Spirit in praise for what the Lord has provided. On those “meh” days, take time out in prayer and meditation, ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and your eyes to the blessings around you and bask in the light of the Lord.

The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Ps 145:9

This weekend, we begin a new series on the Holy Spirit leading up to Pentecost. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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Blessings,

Pastor Todd

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Peter's Picks

 

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Examination Timer’ 

Day 1: Psalm 139:24 – “See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Day 2: Psalm 26:2, 3 – “Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.”

Day 3: Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”

Day 4: Psalm 4:4 – “Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.”

Day 5: Job 13:23 – “How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my offense and my sin.”

Day 6: Galatians 6:1 – “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”

Day 7: Lamentations 3:40 – “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Tough Nut To Swallow

You want to know the absolute truth? This is very tough to say but I do not know it all. Really, I don’t. In fact, I truly admire it when others admit they do not have the answer but can out me in touch with someone who does. For example, about three years ago I was having a tough time with constant pain in my joints but I got to thinking that maybe I could diagnose the situation and apply a remedy on my own. So, I called Dr. Google and got to work. So many suggestions but nothing that really worked. One night, the pain was so intense, I asked Natalie to drive me to the hospital but I had to go to the bathroom first. No matter how hard I tried, I could not close my fingers on the drawstring of my pants and I had to get Natalie to pull up my pants and knot the draw sting. That was a tough one to take. Sitting on the edge of the bed in the hospital, I began to realize that I may not have the answers. This was truly humbling. The Doctor came in and started asking a bunch of questions including some about my grandparents. At the end of the discussion, the Doctor suggested it may be Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis. Never heard of it. Neither had I. The Doctor was able to narrow down the possibilities but she suggested I consult a specialist. Long story short, the Emergency Doctor referred me to a specialist who took care of the situation and my personal Doctor works with him to help me get better.

This is a tough thing to admit but we are not perfect at all things but we can ask others who are specialists or more knowledgeable to give us a hand. And it all works hand in hand. There will be times where we will be asked to share our talents or expertise to help others. Let’s consider this:

The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.

Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything?

But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” 1 Cor 12:12-21 NLT

We are all gifted in some way and by sharing our gifts and talents with others, we can make a difference in people’s lives and in our overall health of our society. We all need to take a look at the world around us and find a way to contribute wherever we can rather than seek out ways to separate from the whole and take the ball and go home. Life is much more than being the lone wolf.

This weekend, we welcome Singer/Songwriter Trevor Baker who will be bringing the Message of God in word and song. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.       

Blessings,

Pastor Todd

www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.com

Special Guest Speaker/Singer

 

Trevor Baker 

Sunday, May 22 @ 10:30 AM

Perfect Harmony

Over the years, I have had discussions with peers across numerous denominational lines and, while most of the time, these conversations have led to a common consensus; our foundational beliefs are very similar. If you compare our statements of faith, they are very close and the differences are not worth fighting over. Let me be so bold as to say this, so many arguments that happen within our own Christian faith family are because of the interpretations of theologians who had a viewpoint and people followed the teachings of a man rather than embracing the Truth of God. I know I will get a bit of a backlash but I can tell you this for certain, there is not a special place in Heaven for the Calvinists, the Wesleyans or the Lutherans just to name a few. We are all of the same Creator and it is time we embrace that truth. If you think I am way off base, please feel free to email me or even call me because I love to read the Scriptures and they are very clear. Let me reference 1 Corinthians 12 starting at verse 12:

The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.

Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything?

Keep reading on further and you can see where the message is this; we all need each other. There is no need to argue how to interpret “kurios” but rather embrace the message, meditate on His Holy Word and let it nestle itself into your heart. Once you capture the joy and love of His Word, spread the joy and peace of the message in word and in deed throughout the land.

Many years ago, I remember a marketing campaign for Coca Cola that was a modification of a song by the New Seekers called “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)”. Once I put down the lyrics, it will be an earworm for many of you.

“I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company.

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land”

We need to present the Gospel in perfect harmony with all the different denominations but we need to do so in such a way as to honour the Body as a whole. This is not the time to declare the righteousness of the denomination but rather proclaim the perfection of a loving and gracious God. Truth be told, I am not the only one to think this way. United for God, one voice for Christ.

This Sunday, we celebrate in songs of worship and do a lil’ business (our Annual General Meeting). This is a time of praising Him and thanking our Lord for an amazing year. We would love for you to join us either in person or online Sunday at 10:30 AM MST.

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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.       

Blessings,

Pastor Todd

www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.com

 

What’s In A Song

I have been playing guitar and singing for about fifty years now. As a young lad growing up my favorite entertainers were Johnny Cash, Elvis, and The Beatles. Pretty much anyone my age would play guitar because of these three and a few more. We enjoy the music of our youth, and we learn to play because of the songs and the way they make us feel or think. I even had aspirations of being an entertainer, and actually co-fronted a local band for about twenty years. Then a change came about when I had my own epiphany almost twenty years ago.

I was introduced to something called worship music. Something grabbed me by the soul one Sunday morning at a chance attendance at a church service. There was a feel, a vibe, a washing, or something stronger than I had felt in a long time just come over me. Songs about God were presented in a way I had never experienced, and I was immediately hooked. Eventually I found myself discovering songs I never knew could make grown men weak, and everyone else raise their hands without hesitation. I was suddenly soaking up lyrics, and melodies that took me to a place I didn’t know existed. A place of total peace was given to me when I needed it the most.

I never knew so many songs were written about one man, Jesus. Each one unique, yet familiar, calming, yet fresh. I am the worship leader for Master’s Hand Ministry, and I never tire of presenting songs about our Lord. Like many people, I have certain songs that get me to the core, where I weep inside. I’m sure we all have those. Maybe it’s the melody, and maybe it’s the lyrics, or both. The point is they touch us. Dr. Spencer Barclay, who is with our worship group, is quite knowledgeable regarding the origin and background of many songs. When he brings the details out in his “something to think about” segments, we all leave with a greater appreciation for what we sing than when we started. Many songs like Amazing Grace, I Can Only Imagine, and Lord Of The Dance are deeper than most people realize. We just need to pay attention to the messages to be amazed at what we can learn. For example, Lord Of The Dance, a Maritime favorite by John Allan Cameron, has been around forever, and regardless of the venue, he would have everyone clapping and singing along. I wonder just how many knew it was about Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection? I could go on and on, but perhaps the reader could look into a few of their own favorites and maybe they will discover why they are touched the way they are.

Currently, we are not able to gather in person, but our service messages are on-line. For now, myself, my wife, son, our pastor and her husband sit around our kitchen table each week, singing to stay plugged in. We’re preparing for the day when we will be able to safely gather and share with our friends in service. We are all still amazed how sitting around with a guitar and a coffee and a few songs of praise, can elevate our day and our mood. This in not by chance, but by design. Only God could inspire so many songwriters and musicians to keep His name and message alive and relevant. He never goes out of style, and His Word is never dated. He knew what our world would be going though these past couple of years, and He also knows what He has planned for us Jeremiah 29:11. He knew when to grab me, and He knows what He is doing to keep us plugged in and connected to each other, and Him. He is using this wonderful tool known as music and song to carry us. So what’s in a song? It could very well be the gateway to breaking a chain that’s been hold you down. If it’s the melody, fine, and if it’s the words, even better. Either way the rest of your life will be better by having a listen, or singing along. After all, He loves it when we sing.

Mike Shindruk,

Master’s Hand Ministry

Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Our Words Have Power’ 

Day 1: Proverbs 15:23 – “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply - and how good is a timely word!”

Day 2: Proverbs 18:20 – “From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.”

Day 3: Proverbs 12:18 – “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Day 4: Proverbs 15:4 – “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

Day 5: Proverbs 10:21 – “The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.”

Day 6: Proverbs 16:24 – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Day 7: Psalm 141:3 – “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

"Perhaps you will forget the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them for a lifetime.” ~ Dale Carnegie

Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘When Life Goes Sideways’ 

Day 1: Psalm 102:17 - PRAY – “He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.”

Day 2: 1 John 5:14 - EXPECT – “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

Day 3: Mark 11:24 - BELIEVE – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Day 4: Proverbs 3:5, 6 - TRUST – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Day 5: Psalm 40:1-3 - WAIT – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”

Day 6: Hebrews 12:28 - WORSHIP – “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe…”

Day 7: Psalm 100:1-5 - REJOICE – “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Rob North - Missions Night in Sundre

     

Rob and Cindy North

Rob and Cindy serve at Africa Nazarene University (ANU), in Nairobi, Kenya – Cindy as Director of Spiritual Development(Chaplain) and Rob as Director of University Advancement where he has the privilege to work with volunteers, Work and Witness teams, visiting professors and professionals coming to lend a hand at ANU. Since Oct of 2014 they have served as International Staff for ANU and have transitioned back to missionary service through the Church of the Nazarene on 1 March 2021.

6 PM – Doors open – Coffee/dessert fellowship time.  People are asked to bring cookies and squares.

6:30 PM – Missionary presentation. 

The Purple Jersey

The time has come for the faithful to rise up and declare their faith once again. There have been those who have denied their faith and others who followed other paths only to realize they were wrong and must now choose to, once again, make a choice. The choice is not as easy at it seems as there are many different options available. Do you choose the odds-on favourite, the road well worn, or do you jump on board with a new plan that may or may not have been your go to in the past? For some, the ever faithful, there is that thought that no matter what, I will stay the course and not deny my choice. There are also those who have jumped on and off the bandwagon so many times, you can almost predict at what point they will return. Others still, who have turned their back and will never return. No matter what you do or say, they will never change their allegiance, nor will they even listen to any reasonable argument. Tonight, the NHL playoffs started and Leaf Nation’s ranks will swell. Not what you were expecting, right?

Cheering on your favourite team is much like faith in a religion. There are numerous religions out there and all considered, by the faithful, to be the only one. Wars are fought over who is right, families are split when someone “changes teams” and relationships are damaged when people argue over silly things like which translation is correct. Here are a few tips when it comes to choices. Respect other’s positions. You don’t have to like their team, but you can respect their right to choose. Your team may not be the favourite of everyone else, but you can represent with joy and humility. And finally, when someone jumps on board, welcome them with open arms and celebrate. There is a time when the world will all come to know what the Christian faith family know and that is Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. John 14:6 ESV. There is, in my mind, no reason to argue or fight over differences of opinion because one day we shall all call upon the name of the Lord.

¹⁴ When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, ¹⁵ the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. ¹⁶ I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. ¹⁷ Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. ¹⁸ And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. ¹⁹ May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Eph 3:14-19 Msg

In my house, we celebrate the Leafs, the Habs, the Flames and the other Canadian teams on the road to the cup. But when it comes to faith, I ask you to consider this.

…if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

This Sunday, we celebrate the message of our living Saviour. We invite you to join us either in person or watch online at 10:30 AM. You are invited to wear your favourite team’s paraphernalia to the service.

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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.       

Blessings,

Pastor Todd

www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.com

 

 

Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Some Attributes of God’ 

Day 1: Isaiah 46:9, 10 - OMNISCIENT (All Knowing) – “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’”

Day 2: Psalm 33:6 - OMNIPOTENT (All Powerful) – “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.”

Day 3: Jeremiah 23:23, 24 - OMNIPRESENT (Everywhere) – “‘Am I only a God nearby,’ declares the Lord, ‘and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?’ declares the Lord. ‘Do not I fill heaven and earth?’ declares the Lord.”

Day 4: John 1:1-5 - SELF-SUFFICIENT – “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”

Day 5: Colossians 1:17 - INFINITE (Self Existing) – “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”

Day 6: Romans 11:33 - ALL WISE – “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!”

Day 7: Deuteronomy 7:9 - FAITHFUL – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

The Son Is Up And It’s a Great Day

I am sitting in my office and have already had numerous visitors come in to say hi. Things are always a bit better when the sun is shining, friends are close and the coffee is fresh and hot. It has been a long winter, a very long couple of years with all the restrictions and the masks. I am not sure anyone will fully realize how much the masks have affected our social wellness but am sure someone will do a study on that. You see, part of the fullness of our overall health is the physical queues we get from others when we communicate. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not advocating for or against masks but rather am pointing out the importance of facial expressions in communicating with each other. Those who are hearing impaired need to see your lips when you speak, there are subtle nuances that they read in your facial expressions that help them to understand the tone of the conversation. There are those who will read your face as you speak to fully understand your communication. If your words say it is a beautiful day but your face says you are in pain, they will see the conflict. For us, this hidden conflict can be a stressor and the body, as a whole, will suffer.

So here is a question for us all to consider; is it really a great day in your faith walk? Let me explain this for a second. We are witnessing so many people struggling with their faith because they feel they must be perfect all the time, wear that smile constantly so that everyone will see that Christians have no worries in life. I know this is not the case for everyone but it will speak to some who struggle keeping that mask on. Behind the mask, the smile is gone and the struggles manifest as hurt, confusion and doubt. There are times when we fake it until we make it but what is the price paid? The thought of being vulnerable and transparent is, in many minds, considered a weakness and to reach out for help a sign of softness. Did you know that God does not see us like that? He sees through the mask and knows our heart, knows our pain. He sent His Son for us to relieve us of the stressor of sin, He sent Holy Spirit for us to find strength and guidance. God is with us at all times and provides the hope and strength for a glorious future. He also knows we will trip up, have struggles and feel less than worthy to carry on, that is why He walks with us at all times.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor 12:9-10 NIV

And in that, He will provide others to come alongside, to comfort and care, pray and encourage.

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Cor 1:4 NLT

We are never alone, He is always with us and provides in ways we can not imagine. The Son is up at all hours and it is a great day when we look to Him.

This Sunday, we celebrate the message of Christ, our living Saviour. We invite you to join us either in person or watch online at 10:30 AM.

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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.       

Blessings,

Pastor Todd

www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.com

 

Ever On The Defensive

For centuries, millennia even, the Word of God has been the guide for so many people. There were many who believed, had faith in the Almighty Creator, yet there were those who turned away and went their own way. We have, one and all, a freedom to choose. Some may choose to follow the ways of the world, to embrace the systems of mankind. Power and wealth define the person and their position in society. Wars are fought over it; lives are lost and chaos reigns supreme. For some, this is the driving force of life, the singular focus for many but it has a price. In this there are winners and there are losers. Hope is fleeting and the future is a road that eventually ends. Wealth is defined by mankind and changes hourly, power is held so long as people rally behind the person and, in today’s age, loyalty holds until the novelty wears off.

The focus of the faith filled, the followers of Christ, is one of peace and forgiveness. When the faithful focus on the Word of God, when they devote themselves to following in the footsteps of the Master and are dedicated to upholding the law of God over all others, there is a hope like no other. Love your Creator with absolutely every ounce of your being and love your neighbours as yourself. The focus shifts from self to others and the wellness of the family is the responsibility of all. Love others as you love God. Where there is peace and love, there is joy. Yes, there will be hiccups as we go through life regardless of what we believe but through Christ and with the faith family’s support, hope prevails. Jesus made us all the promise that if we believe in Him, seek His forgiveness for our past, we will not know the darkness of the grave but will find eternity in glory. That is a wonderful message and, to tell the truth, it is not a threatening concept. For those who are threatened by it, the question is why?

Why are you worried about my faith and my actions as a follower of Christ? My focus is on the health and wellbeing of those around me, so, where is the problem? Would it not be more advantageous for you to worry about you own faith then to seek ways to knock down those who only wish to be a blessing to their community? Seems like a huge waste of time and energy considering all things.

This Sunday, we celebrate the message of Christ, our living Saviour. We invite you to join us either in person or watch online at 10:30 AM.

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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.       

Blessings,

Pastor Todd

www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.com

 

Peter's Picks

 

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks 

‘Only Believe’ 

Day 1: John 11:25, 26 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’”

Day 2: Romans 10:9 – “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Day 3: Galatians 3:22 – “But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.”

Day 4: Acts 13:38, 39 – “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.”

Day 5: Romans 10:4 – “Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.”

Day 6: 1 John 5:5 – “Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”

Day 7: John 1:12 – “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God…” 

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

 

IMPACTUS MEN’S CONFERENCE

 

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IMPACTUS MEN’S CONFERENCE  

WHEN:          Friday April 29, 2022

TIME:             5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Alberta time

                   

WHERE:        Online BUT also you are invited to WCAB men’s group meeting at Main Ave Fellowship (Sundre Church of  the Nazarene) 402 Main Ave West

 

WHAT:          Men at Main Avenue Fellowship will watch the online conference and have roast beef supper and then a time of Coffee /Tea/ Iced Tea Networking and Break-out sessions

Online conference is free, Food costs will be $15   DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SUPPER IS Apr 25 8PM  

 

To register for the Apr 29 Men's Conference Supper, contact Mikeflemingnml@gmail.com  cell 403-636-0216

As we are disciple makers why not invite a friend or that man you have been meaning to reach out to?