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The Fragility of Life

Having worked for years in the funeral industry, one can develop a rather thick skin when it comes to death. I have been with loved ones as they say goodbye to a friend or family member, held the hand of close friends as they have passed on to glory and the list goes on and on. One thing is common whether they are people of faith or not; most wish they had more time with the deceased. My cousin passed away recently, far too soon and very unexpected. Her passing has hit the family hard leaving many to question why. Many times in the past I have been asked that very question and there are those standard answers that come to mind that you usually hear. Today, I want to answer this question for my friends and family so that they will not have to wrestle with it when my time comes.

If the day comes that I should leave this earth unexpectedly, do not ask why but rather celebrate the fact that I am happy and filled with joy in Glory. Life on earth is short and our time is limited but I have had the time of my life and now I am celebrating with my faith family. Why did it happen so soon? Only God knows the answer to that but what I do know is our time here is only finite. We must make the most of the time God has granted each of us. We, as a faith community, should live the message that this is only the beginning of the perfection that is to come. Celebrate a life well lived and a forever that has now taken over. Faith is knowing that the sting of death is only temporary and one day we will reunite in glory for all time. So when, not if, the day of passing comes for me, know this, it was the right time and I am waiting to see you all again in Glory.

Is this a morbid message to share this wonderful and beautiful summer day? It is actually the perfect message to share because it is one of hope and joy. Live each day like it is your last, share the message of hope and joy with all you meet and celebrate the gift of life provided to each and everyone of us by the Father.

This Sunday, we welcome Chaplain Tim Kirby as celebrate as he shares the Word of God. Sunday service streams on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158 and starts at 10:30 am MST. We invite you to interact with us as we live stream and join us as we celebrate.

Shalom

Pastor Todd                                 

Week at a Glance

Week At A Glance May 29-June 4, 2017

Office Hours

Church Office Closed      - Monday

Church Office Open        - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday - Friday

Church Office Closed      - Saturday

Church Service                - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Special Events

Quad Fellowship                            - Call Pastor Todd for details

Coffee @

Little Country Cappucino              - 9:00 AM Tuesday

Lady’s Bible Study                        - Resuming in September

Lady’s Crafting with a Purpose     - Resuming in September

Men’s Leadership Study                - Resuming in September

Men’s Coffee Fellowship              - Resuming in September

Church Service                              - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Care Home Services - MVSH       - Not On Scheduled this week

Note: Quadding Fellowship on Monday requires participants to contact Pastor Todd to sign up, have an insured and registered quad, have a helmet and bring a lunch. This is not a ministry of Main Avenue Fellowship but rather a gathering of people who want to go out into the great outdoors and enjoy each other’s company and God’s gift of nature. MAF does not assume any liability for injuries or accidents.

BTW, if you don’t like getting dirty, Monday’s might not be your thing :D

Sunday Services can be heard on the website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca) after the service or seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard

Peters Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks

‘Blessings Will Overtake You’

Day 1: Philippians 4:19 – “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”

Day 2: James 1:17 – “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow."

Day 3: Psalm 1:1-3 – “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”

Day 4: Psalm 23:1-4 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”

Day 5: Psalm 138:7 – “Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.”

Day 6: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.”

Day 7: Jeremiah 17:7, 8 – “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.”

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Blame It On The Pastor

I came upon an article in the Babylon Bee (http://babylonbee.com/news/source-its-all-the-pastors-fault/) that took a satirical look at the issues within the church. At first I got quite the kick out of it but then began to realize that there are churches out there that look at the pastor as not only the spiritual leader of the church but also as the mediator, finance officer, planning manager, training leader, building maintenance supervisor, event organizer, board chair and, at times, the plumber that is required to plunge the plugged toilet just minutes before the Sunday service is about to start (yes, this has happened on more than one occasion). Now don’t get me wrong, I love my church and my faith family and I am not complaining but, truth be told, many clergy are more like Jacks and Janets of all trades and being Paul to a congregation tends to take a back seat. I know there are some out there that will say I am wrong and that they don’t have these stressors and, to them, I tip my hat and pray continue to be a blessing to the faith community.

This feels like I am stirring up a hornets nest but I am going to speak the truth. It is a full time responsibility to preach and minister but so often the clergy is sidetracked by other stuff. I love what Paul says to the Ephesians in chapter 3 in verses 8-10 (Msg)

And so here I am, preaching and writing about things that are way over my head, the inexhaustible riches and generosity of Christ. My task is to bring out in the open and make plain what God, who created all this in the first place, has been doing in secret and behind the scenes all along. Through followers of Jesus like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels!

The priority of the clergy, of the leadership and the faithful is to passionately speak the truth and lift up the name of the Saviour throughout the land. This Sunday, we are going to look at Ephesians 3 and explore the passion and joy in sharing His message in all the world. 

If you can not join us in person, we invite you to watch live starting at 11:00 MST on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158)

May God bless you all richly!

Pastor Todd

Peters Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks

‘Feeling Frustrated’

Day 1: John 10:33 – “They replied, ‘We’re stoning you not for any good work, but for blasphemy! You, a mere man, claim to be God.’”

Day 2: Galatians 6:9 – “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up."

Day 3: Isaiah 41:10 – “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”

Day 4: Joshua 1:9 – “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Day 5: 1 Peter 5:6, 7 – “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

Day 6: Proverbs 3:6 – “Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Day 7: Matthew 11:28, 29 – “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’”

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

No Future In The Past

A good pastor friend of mine, once spoke this in a Sunday sermon. He encouraged us that there is no future in the past. What he was having us understand is that dwelling on anything negative from our past should have nothing to do with our future. When we come to the Lord, He will cast our past into a distant memory. He is concerned only for our present and our future. He will never throw our past up to us like Satan can and will. Now I’m not saying to ignore our past, as it is a part of us, yet don’t be tied to it. We are all different than we were, say five, ten, or even twenty years ago. Our past is part of our make-up, and it is what has molded and shaped us. As we grow in Christ, by being with Him, and His people, we also grow as individuals. We mature, we forgive, we ask for forgiveness, and we move on.

For the past number of months, I have been involved in a project with friends from my past. I never thought that it would happen, but I believe that God put it in motion. My friends and I had a falling out over silly things, and for many years that human error kept us from being in each other’s lives. One person reached out and before we knew it, a fence that was damaged, and broken, was repaired. Personally I felt a great weight being lifted off my shoulders. A lot can be accomplished when an apology is offered, even when we’re not sure if it will be accepted. The result is that we have rekindled a more mature friendship, at a time in our lives when it was truly needed. Do we know why, or the purpose for this particular time? No we don’t, but God does. He has a plan, and part of that plan is to have the past be buried. He’s given my friends and me the gift of the present and our reunion project. He is now planning what will be our future friendship, free of any baggage from yesterday.

God’s hope for all of us is the same. If you have a past that’s not perfect, then you are in good company. Leave it there. Ask Jesus into your life, and come expecting, as He will show you a future you could never imagine.

Mike Shindruk

www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca

Reheating Your Cup

For most of us, waking up each morning and having a nice hot cup of coffee is what gets us going. I’m definitely one of those people. Now, coffee in itself is not a magical starter fluid, yet it’s more of a routine that we get into. For myself, making the first cup, while I get ready for work each day, is part of the waking process. I drink it as I’m driving to work, and not all, but most days, I will stop at a local Tim’s. My work environment does allow me to sip while I work. Each cup usually gets cold, and rather than discarding it, I simply reheat the cup a few times before it’s finally gone. This may seem odd to some, but I enjoy savoring each sip throughout the day.

Now I always see God in the common things, so here is my connection to a simple cup of coffee. God, in many peoples’ lives is like this. We may wake each morning, and the first thing we do is say thank you, and look forward to Him being a big part of getting our day started. Yet, like the morning cup, we get busy with life, set Him aside and before we know it, our enthusiasm, and reliance on Him, cools down. When we realize this, we can easily reheat His cup of grace by simply spending time with Him. How great is He in our lives, that no matter how many times we allow Him to cool off in our spirit, He is readily available to be right there for us. When we have set Jesus to the outskirts of our days, He is always faithful to us, waiting patiently. Even when we go through a season of not attending church service with our faith family, His is still with us.

It is not my intent to compare God with a simple coffee, yet my point is this. If we allow ourselves to rely on simple human things each day to bring us temporary comfort, then it should be just as easy to keep our relationship with Jesus front and center. If you feel your relationship with God has cooled off as of late, then I encourage you to reheat His cup of goodness for you, and savor each sip. Believe me, it will last much longer than the one you poured this morning.

Mike Shindruk

www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca

Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks

‘No Quitting’

Day 1: Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”

Day 2: Psalms 27:13, 14 – “Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord."

Day 3: Hebrews 12:3 – “Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.”

Day 4: Zephaniah 3:17 – “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Day 5: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

Day 6: Galatians 6:9 – “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”

Day 7: Philippians 3:14 – “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

The Sounds Of New Life

What a season this is! New calves, colts and lambs in the fields, new growth in the lawns, the smell of fresh cut grass and the warmth of the sun warming the earth. Last Sunday, as Natalie was preaching, I had the rare opportunity to sit and take in the service from the sound booth at the back of the church. It was truly a joy to hear the wisdom of the Lord spoken and also to hear the sounds of my church family. Every church has a particular sound and ours is no different. There were whispered side conversations all around me, giggles in response to clever quips but the sound that caught my ear was that of a Grandmother enjoy her interaction with her precious charge. I smiled the whole service.

There is another wonderful sound and that is the joy of hearing the celebration of someone who has just come to know Christ as Saviour. There is also witnessing the joy in their eyes and the transformation in their heart as the Holy Spirit fills their heart. There is something about those first moments that is very similar to a new born testing its legs for the first time. For some, the first steps are rather tentative and they reach out for support and encouragement while for others, as soon as the legs are under them, they are racing forward in full stride.

In Ephesians 2, Paul talks of a life filled with darkness and sin and even though we walked in darkness, fumbling around in the night, the Father has always been there. We have all had the opportunity for a new life (v5) and for many, we have accepted Christ into our lives and were raised out of the mire and now walk, or run, anew in the Spirit (v6).

This Sunday, we will explore Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and celebrate a life with Christ. Sunday service live online (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) starts at 10:30 am MST. We invite you to interact with us as we stream live and join us as we celebrate.

Shalom
Pastor Todd

Week at a Glance

Week At A Glance May 15-21, 2017

Office Hours

Church Office Closed      - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Church Office Open        - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday and Friday

Church Office Closed      - Saturday

Church Service/AGM      - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Special Events

Quad Fellowship                           - Call Pastor Todd for details

Coffee Gathering @

Little Country Cappucino             - 9:00 AM Tuesday

Lady’s Bible Study                       - 1:00 PM Wednesday

Lady’s Crafting with a Purpose    - 2:00 PM Wednesday

Men’s Breakfast @ Hotel             - 8:00 AM Thursday

Church Service                             - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Care Home Services - MVSH       - Not On Scheduled this week

Note: Quadding Fellowship on Monday requires participants to contact Pastor Todd to sign up, have an insured and registered quad, have a helmet and bring a lunch. This is not a ministry of Main Avenue Fellowship but rather a gathering of people who want to go out into the great outdoors and enjoy each other’s company and God’s gift of nature. MAF does not assume any liability for injuries or accidents.

BTW, if you don’t like getting dirty, Monday’s might not be your thing :D

Sunday Services can be heard on the website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca) after the service or seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard

Mother's Day!!

We hope you can join us for our Mother's Day celebration service live online at https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158 . Today at 10:30 MST, we have a special speaker, Natalie MacDonald and music provided "The Guys" (we really don't have a name for the group yet)

Happy Mother's Day and blessings on you all

Pastor Todd

Shift in Paradigm

Have you ever heard this or even spoken these words yourself?

“I have to go to church today”

“We are doing church Sunday so I can’t go with you”

“Preachers have it great; they only have to work one day a week”

There are many more that I could pass along from my own past or even some heard this past week. Here is another one that gets me in the heart; “they won’t miss me Sunday”. Guess what, we do. Let me elaborate on the shift that hit me hard this past week while sitting with other pastors, my friends and cohorts, at a conference at Ambrose University.

My job at the church is twenty hours (that is paid time) a week. In that time, I have numerous responsibilities that keep me fairly busy. There are also other activities outside the “paid time” that also keep me on my toes including another part time job with the Canadian Forces. Now, I know there are those out there who can relate but the shift in thinking came to me in a time of prayer. I am paid for twenty hours a week to lead the church spiritually and administratively but I am not paid to preach the Word on Sunday. I have concluded that Sunday is a time to share the joy of the Lord with my faith family, to join with them in the celebration of my Creator and worship His name out of a passion to serve rather than as a job. How can one get paid to share the Message of salvation? I look at it as a responsibility of all believers to passionately share the Good News to the world. Does this this make sense or am I off my rocker?

If we look at the Sunday celebration gathering as a passion to share in the joy with others, then “I have to go to church” becomes “I need to go to church” and “we are doing church Sunday so I can’t come” becomes “we are celebrating Sunday, you want to come?” Then there is “they won’t miss me if I’m not there” then becomes “I need to be there”.  If we, as clergy, shift our mindset to this paradigm, will the congregation notice the difference between working one day a week and celebrating the love of God with the congregation on Sunday?

This Sunday, we are truly blessed to have Natalie MacDonald share a message with us. To see the service live, join us at 10:30 AM MST (we are streaming the celebration in song as well) at https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158 and chat with us during the service. The service will also be available online on audio feed at www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca  (clink the online tab) after the service.

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Pastor Todd

Mom, I Love You

If Jesus asked, are you running away from me, or running toward me, could you truthfully answer this question? Our relationship with Jesus is an intimate, one to one union of love. When we stray from, or get angry with Him, He understands, forgives, and loves without conditions. When we are ill and suffering, or healthy and celebrating, He is with us. His love is always the same as He comes into our situation as our comforter, and our confidant.

If we stop to think about it, our mothers are just like Jesus. Now I realize that there are many who, for whatever life circumstance, do not have a healthy loving relationship with their mothers. This saddens me, as my siblings and I have been blessed with a wonderful mom who has always given of herself, for the betterment of her children. We have all gone through seasons where we were mad at her, yet she forgave, when we were ill, she nursed. In her own grief of losing our dad to cancer, she reminded us of God’s love, telling all of us that He never gives us more than we can handle. Like Jesus, she is always our comforter and confidant. I am blessed also to have a wife who does all of this with our children, and me. This is the true strength that only a mother can have.

From the day she brings us home, until the day we carry her home, through all trials and triumphs, without condition, just like Jesus, mothers love us through everything. There may be times when she’ll ask the same question as Jesus, child, do you love me? Without hesitation answer, yes Mom, I love you. You were conceived, carried, born, raised, and set free, all out of love that God placed in our mothers’ spirit. You are not a mistake. You are a miracle.

I’ve heard that soldiers, wounded in battle, inherently cry out for their mothers, perhaps from the bond of being woven in her womb. I encourage all, whether in battle or victory, if she is still with you or in heaven, if you are a husband, son, or daughter, offer a prayer of thanks to God for her. This Mother’s Day take time to reflect how she is the nurturing maternal connection to Jesus, as He is the nurturing eternal connection to our Heavenly Father.

Mike Shindruk

www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca

Online feed problem

For those looking for the audio version of today's service, we did not get a chance to tape it but it can be seen on our Facebook Live feed at https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158

We are looking forward to taking this one step further in the very near future when we start broadcasting live on this website and on YouTube.

Blessings all
Pastor Todd

Week at a Glance May 8-14, 2017

Office Hours

Church Office Closed      - Monday - Wednesday

Church Office Open        - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday - Friday

Church Office Closed      - Saturday

Church Service/AGM      - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Special Events

Quad Fellowship                          - Call Pastor Todd for details

Lady’s Bible Study                       - 1:00 PM Wednesday

Lady’s Crafting with a Purpose    - 2:00 PM Wednesday

Men’s Leadership Study               - 8:00 AM Thursday

Men’s Coffee Fellowship              - 9:00 AM Thursday

Church Service                              - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Care Home Services - MVSH       - 1:30 PM Sunday

Note: Quadding Fellowship on Monday requires participants to contact Pastor Todd to sign up, have an insured and registered quad, have a helmet and bring a lunch. This is not a ministry of Main Avenue Fellowship but rather a gathering of people who want to go out into the great outdoors and enjoy each other’s company and God’s gift of nature. MAF does not assume any liability for injuries or accidents.

BTW, if you don’t like getting dirty, Monday’s might not be your thing :D

Sunday Services can be heard on the website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca) after the service or seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard

Look Beside You

As I sit to write about what God did this week, I am reminded of how He makes His presence known in so many simple ways. He pulled together a couple of meetings with amazing results. He showed me some of my friends in a weakened state that rallied in their strength and spirit. I witnessed a weary leader in His work fields, realize the importance of rest. I was allowed to offer prayers to a friend in need. He brought me and a group of long-time friends into a place of perfect harmony. He showed me how His power mended a fence that I thought was damaged forever. He reunited two people who had not realized their paths in life crossed thirty years ago in a most extraordinary way.

You see, this is how God seems to work. We can strain every day looking around every corner for Him, yet, He will always choose to show up when you are least expecting Him. Someone told me a few years back that we never see Him coming. Perhaps this is because He is always so close to us that we shouldn’t look past a shadow that someone has cast on us. When we choose to be close to God, then He is close to us. Psalm 73:23-24NCV is a prayer from Asaph to God. Perhaps read this as if you were saying this prayer. “But I am always with you; you have held my hand. You guide me with your advice, and later you will receive me in honor.” Psalm 73:26 NCV,” My body and my mind may become weak, but God is my strength. He is mine forever.”

I am finding more and more these days, that when I learn about Him, He seems to show me His existence and presence more frequently. A great way to learn about Him is a weekly Bible study, and a daily personal read of His word. We cannot really appreciate the value of God in our lives if we don’t seize the opportunity to get to know Him. Just like an earthy friend, we must invest time in nurturing that friendship. We all do this with people we come in contact with. We are introduced, we share moments of time together, we ask and learn about each other, and before we know it, we’re the best of friends.

Jesus is no different. We’ve been introduced, so now is a great time to do the rest. Perhaps if we look closer, rather than farther, we may just catch a glimpse of His greatness.

Mike Shindruk

www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca

Peter's Picks

The Perfect 7-day Diet – Peter’s Picks

‘When We Pray’

Day 1: Micah 7:7 – BELIEVE – “As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.”

Day 2: Psalm 5:3 – EXPECT – “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly."

Day 3: Psalm 103:5, 6 – HOPE – “He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.”

Day 4: Proverbs 3:5, 6 – TRUST – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Day 5: Psalm 37:7, 8 – RESIST FRETTING – “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper – it only leads to harm.”

Day 6: Psalm 31:24 – TAKE COURAGE – “So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!”

Day 7: Lamentations 3:22, 23 – EXPERIENCE HIS GOODNESS – “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Faith in My Family

I marvel at family. My brother and I had our disagreements over the years but no matter what, he is my brother and what you do to him, you do to me. I would do anything for my brother and by extension, my sister-in-law and my nieces. When I got married, I found a whole other group of relatives that immediately fell under that umbrella of protection and the same rules apply there as well. My father always taught me that the clan is forever; protect those in the family as they will protect you.

There are times when I am not always in agreement with that statement but in the end, we are family. When I went through difficult times as a youth, Mom, Dad and Tim showed up at the door to pull me out of a bad situation and place me into the protective custody of our home. Funny thought, when I went home, my room was still just as I left it, a little cleaner perhaps, but it was still my room.

My church is also an extension of family. I have also marveled at the history of the Main Avenue family here in Sundre. There have, over the years, been times of disagreement and struggles and I am sure there will be more in the future but we are family and family watches out for each other. I posted a picture on my Facebook page that read; “2000 years ago, Jesus ended the debate of which lives matter – He died for ALL”.  For all those who have the WWJD imprinted on their hearts, take a look at that last statement – all lives matter and we must be available to anyone at any time. Yes, we will have disagreements and no, I will not always get my own way but in the end, Jesus proved that the needs of the family outweigh the needs of the one – He did go to the cross for each of us.

This week, we are celebrating our Annual General Meeting and will broadcast the second half of the meeting live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard or you can listen after the service on the website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca). This is not your typical AGM as the second half will be singing and the Lead Pastor’s report (more of a devotional). We hope to see you there.

Shalom

Pastor Todd

Week at a Glance

Office Hours

Church Office Closed      - Monday

Church Office Open        - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday - Friday

Church Office Closed      - Saturday

Church Service/AGM      - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Special Events

Quad Fellowship                          - Call Pastor Todd for details

Safety Meeting @

Little Country Cappucino            - 9:00 AM Tuesday

Lady’s Bible Study                      - 1:00 PM Wednesday

Lady’s Crafting with a Purpose   - 2:00 PM Wednesday

Men’s Leadership Study               - 8:00 AM Thursday

Men’s Coffee Fellowship              - 9:00 AM Thursday

Church Service                              - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

Care Home Services - MVSH       - Not On Scheduled this week

Note: Quadding Fellowship on Monday requires participants to contact Pastor Todd to sign up, have an insured and registered quad, have a helmet and bring a lunch. This is not a ministry of Main Avenue Fellowship but rather a gathering of people who want to go out into the great outdoors and enjoy each other’s company and God’s gift of nature. MAF does not assume any liability for injuries or accidents.

BTW, if you don’t like getting dirty, Monday’s might not be your thing :D

Sunday Services can be heard on the website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca) after the service or seen live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158) at 11:00 AM Mountain Standard