Atlantic Connexion

• Tom shared, “They’ve plugged into small groups and help serve in our kids ministry on Sunday mornings. They were intrigued by the idea that God likes them, and are now living for Him! He’s doing something new in the south end. We’re witnessing whole families transforming. Bible studies are popping up in homes organically. Celebrate Recovery is finding new life on Monday nights. God has been very good to us.”

• Peter continued, “God has been on the move here! Just a few weeks ago, a Nigerian family moved to St. John’s. After spending time in prayer over a multitude of church websites, they felt God lead them to Solid Rock and it has been a blessing for all of us! We have prayed for housing and God provided. We have prayed for household items, including furniture, and God has provided. Although it isn’t yet Love Atlantic week, we have been very much loving on this family.”

• Dave was Ordained this summer and he and Sonja have two wonderful daughters, Adeline & Aria. The future is bright for the Perth Andover family and our deep appreciation was expressed in Sunday’s installation for the mentoring and sacrificial leadership of Reg Thomas in preparing the church for this new day. An exciting update on the Thomas’ is listed below…

• Our DBA Executive (bottom pic) convened this week to address a variety of district matters. Their insights and care for our Atlantic Tribe are a huge gift to us all.

• The top group of Kingdom colleagues was taken early in September during my monthly “Pastor Cluster” with the Northeast district superintendents. Encouragement and shared learning are regular menu items for this monthly leadership feast.

And speaking of Pastor Clusters – many have already reengaged this fall, but I will be gleaning feedback during the Fall Roundtables (in keeping with the email you already received) as we regroup on how they will best serve you in a post pandemic context of ministry.

• CLICK HERE to check out this excellent video posted yesterday from Kings Executive Pastor Andy Broad with practical direction for how churches of all sizes can benefit from a variety of levels of engagement.

It is exciting to see how the unity of the Church is preparing for a powerful message of impact in our region. CLICK HERE to check out all the excellent resources available to help your church get involved.

The following bullet points are excerpts taken from local church newsletters that are already on board – if you haven’t signed up, don’t miss out on this incredible blessing for your spiritual family – it’s not too late!

• Imagine what God will do! The goal of Love Atlantic is not to bring credit to any particular person or church, but to direct the glory to God.
• Our prayer is that the goodness of God will shine brightly across the region as we demonstrate radical generosity in Jesus’ name.
• As of this email, there are 103 churches signed up to participate! Please sit back and read that again- One Hundred and Three Churches. No one made them do this, no authority is cracking the whip, no incentives are being offered.  Just people willing to come together and do something far more significant than if we all did our own thing.  When was the last time you ever heard of 103 churches partnering … for anything!
• As followers of Jesus across a broad spectrum of faith traditions band together, may we embody the unity of the Spirit and direct the glory to the One we serve.
• It’s out of His unending generosity that we give. This is always true in each and every season, but specifically during this one week, let’s pull out all the stops to intentionally see just how much love we can show in Jesus’ Name.

The Beulah Dining Hall was packed as friends and Kingdom colleagues gathered from around the Atlantic Tribe to show support for the family in the Celebration of Life for this man of God who completed 60 years of Ordained ministry this summer. I was honoured to join Pastor B and Steve Bradley in sharing in this memorial service. CLICK HERE for the obituary.

We continue to lift up the following families in our ministerial family who are grieving loss.

• For Dave & Vicki Rowe (Framework) on Thursday’s private family graveside service this past week in Charlotte for his father, David. We offer condolences as well to his mother, Hazel, and their children Victoria (Framework) and Tyler. CLICK HERE for the obituary and to share condolences.
• Also for Fred & Melissa Whittier (Saint John First) on Sunday’s Celebration of Life for her father, Sheldon Lomax, in the service led by Graham Perry. We offer condolences as well to her mother, Trudy, and their children Caleb and Meagan. CLICK HERE for his obituary with opportunity to post condolences.

• A word of appreciation is also in order for Angela Flewelling who concludes her three-year ministry this month as Assistant Pastor of Encounter (Jim Agrell).

• What I’ve appreciated most through the years has been the Queen’s openness to talk about her faith and her relationship with Christ. She was never shy about speaking of her faith and the difference that faith made in her life. She was my Queen, but more importantly, she was my sister.  (Denn Guptill)

• Need a refresher? CLICK HERE to review the promo video. Go to loveatlantic.ca to find out more. Sign up right away and start promoting the ways your church leadership wants to engage in sharing Jesus’ love with no strings attached for God’s glory. One Week. One Church. One Love!

For more information and to register, head over to harvestconference.ca

• October 15th Registration
• October 29th Registration