Two Years in Edmonton

The Bible is full of examples of remembering and reflecting on events of the beginnings of things. From Creation to Passover, the entry to the Promised Land and even harvest, God's people are directed and encouraged to recall their origins. We must never forget that God is the source of all blessing.

This Sunday we are marking the close of our second year of ministering in Edmonton. It's our anniversary, you could say. Our first "service" was November 11, 2012, a little over one week after our arrival in Alberta. We began in chapter 1 of the Gospel of John in a living room in a Sherwood Park home with one family, and we've been meeting every week since, moving through the New Testament chapter by chapter, and by God's grace, our fellowship has grown.

We are blessed to have a church family and a church "home away from home" here in Edmonton with all of you who join us for worship, fellowship and learning the Word. We are also thankful to the congregation at St. Timothy's for allowing us to share their building and for the privilege of simply ministering God's Word here in Edmonton. He has truly shown us His good hand of grace!

Remembering Anniversaries

This Sunday marks the beginning of our second year here in Edmonton and next Sunday is the anniversary of our first gathering! We are filled with thanks for how God has faithfully led us and is allowing us to serve Him and the church over the past 12 months.

Coming to a new city with no close contacts was a step of faith, but we have been secure in the call of God to be in Edmonton, and He has opened doors for us and showed us each step as it has come.

We count it a joy and privilege to be able to offer verse-by-verse Bible teaching. "Simply teach the Bible simply" is just what we love to do!

It is quite humbling to consider that as we celebrate our first year in this church plant, there are multitudes of our brothers and sisters in Christ across the globe who face threat and persecution for desiring to meet for worship and to even own or read the Word of God.

November 10, 2013 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Please remember them, even as you thank God that you can freely assemble and witness in this country. May we make the most of the freedoms and opportunities we have and let the light of Jesus shine through!

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