Atlantic Connexion

Trinity (Joel Bridges) celebrated two baptisms this Sunday – PTL! Joel shared, “it was a great encouragement to the Church. One was a young lady from a newer family to our regular attendance and another a young man who shared a moving testimony of Gods work in his life. Leaving the tank full and believing for more.”

Highlights:

Don’t miss Wednesday’s deadline for registration for District Ministerial (Sep 18th) – all the information for the Atlantic Soul Care Conference is included in Upcoming Events below.
Westchester (Sharon Simoneau) reported that this Sunday there was a new name written down in glory with lots of happy tears all around.
Director Dean Stephenson reports that after last weekend’s final camp, Caton’s Island hosted 2,010 campers only 15 away from our 2025 goal. This is incredible – the first-ever summer of ministry with more than 2K campers who have heard the Gospel as part an overnight experience!
Co-vocational pastors are a special lot – CLICK HERE to check out Joanne Ozon’s (Hope) super powers from bus driver to marriage celebrant – thanks for posting Joanne – you are a blessing!

Digby (Andrew Maves) had another exciting baptism Sunday. Andrew shared, “What an awesome day at DWC – our second baptism of the season! The Spirit of the Lord was palpable. We had four people proclaim that there was no turning back!”

Pastoral Transitions

Andrew & Michelle Duncan (Lighthouse) will be concluding their ministry on Grand Manan in the coming months as they transition to join the staff of Groundswell Church (Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada) in Truro, NS.
Jason (Carolina) Parker (Coastal) has resigned as Campus Pastor and will continue serving in the months ahead as they discern God’s next steps.
Kelly Thomas (Deep Water) began serving recently as the new Pastor of Connections at RiverCross Church (Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada) in Saint John, NB.

All of these listed have posted more detail on social media regarding this season of transition. We are grateful for each one of these Kingdom leaders as they embrace the next chapter of their Kingdom influence!

Norton Wesleyan Pastoral Installation

The season of Pastoral Installations began this month with Amanda (BJ) Oicle at Norton. This small but mighty core is on a journey under Amanda’s visionary leadership to bring renewal to this congregation with fresh days of Kingdom impact ahead. Welcome back home to the Oicle family!

Browns Flat Fellowship Packs Out the HUB!

Jay & Sharon Guptill are leading the Browns Flat Fellowship to offer a monthly service “up the hill” at the Community HUB Centre. This Sunday marked the first “Church at the Hub” scheduled for the third Sunday of the month through next summer. The Guptills shared, “The place was packed with 140 in attendance. Very excited about what God has in store.”

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Cornerstone (Denn Guptill) was featured in an inspiring article this week in WesLife outlining the longitudinal impact of their global partnership since 2020 with Kenenday Village (Sierra Leone). World Hope International (Canada)CEO Tanya Nace provided skillful guidance in 2018 as Cornerstone Missions Pastor Deborah Gilbert explored this opportunity.

CLICK HERE to celebrate all that God has done through this transformative partnership. One noteworthy quote highlights, “Since the school has been here, none of our teenage girls are pregnant.”

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Framework Commissions Eight New Leaders

Framework (Jason Blaikie) continues to raise and release leaders in the spirit of their own expression of our Meductic Mandate. Jason shared, “This weekend we are praying over 8 leaders who have been prepping for the last 3 months to launch our CR ministry. It’s so exciting! Also grateful for the leaders of Kings CR (Adam & Julie Brewer) and Deep Water CR (Colin Wallace) who were willing to connect and give best practices and tips while we were in training.” Way to celebrate that we are Partnered in Ministry!

President Lennox Announces Retirement!

President Steve & Eileen Lennox are in their 10th year of leading our beloved Kingswood University. It has been a decade of challenge requiring perseverance at levels never seen before and we have been blessed by the diligence and courageous innovation of Dr. Lennox and the passionate and people-loving partnership of Mrs. Lennox while serving at his side. This past week he announced his intention to retire from full-time vocational ministry at the end of June 2025. We honour you both with hearts of gratitude!

CLICK HERE to read the President’s official retirement announcement sent yesterday.

It has been a privilege to serve as one of Kingswood’s Trustees during his entire tenure of leadership. We wish the Lennox’s well as they prepare for retirement next summer and we know this final year of leadership will continue to add strength to the Kingswood 2.0 vision he has implemented. CLICK HERE to read this week’s WesLife article highlighting his inspiring insights about his role as President and the mission we share.

A key element in any boardroom meeting is prayer. A good agenda brings purpose and clarity, but prayer brings unity and power. (Dan Reiland)
Moses figures out that the only way he is going to be able to complete his impossible assignment is if he’s marked by God’s presence because only God can do the impossible. (Rob Reimer)
If we are worried about our institutions of faith, worried about the relevancy of faith, or worried about our culture that is uncomfortable with those who practice a disciplined faith, it is clear that our faith itself, and the hope that it carries, remains vibrant. (Gil Rendle)

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Fall Women’s Conference Moving to Moncton

Harvest Conference began in 2013 for women all over Atlantic Canada to come together, worship God, and have lots of fun along the way! Our prayer is every woman will experience a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit that will impact their life and the people in it!

Hosted, in partnership by Kings Church and Moncton Wesleyan Church, we aim to create a fun and inviting atmosphere so that all women who attend feel not only welcomed, but truly loved.

Registration is open and filling up fast!

CLICK HERE for more information on the Harvest Conference website

Combined District Ministerial (Oct 22-24)

Planning continues for the Atlantic Soul Care Conference on October 22-24 at Glad Tidings Church in Moncton. CLICK HERE for an important video greetingregarding this combined ministerial event we are sharing with our PAOC brothers and sisters.

CLICK HERE for a testimonial video from Paul & Ben Pattison as they share their experience attending a recent Soul Care Conference with Dr. Rob Reimer.

Ready to register? CLICK HERE for all the information you need with links to register your pastoral team and any family attending with them.

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