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87. It’s a big number – but best of all every number has a name and every name has a Gospel story of transformation. This weekend Kings (Brent Ingersoll) celebrated 87 baptisms across five Kingdom locations – PTL! One of those who entered the sacramental waters was our niece (pictured above). Family is first-ministry and nothing is better in our Kingdom labours than seeing our loved ones embrace their own journey with Jesus!

Kings Church has been serving its communities for a decade with an annual Love Week. Funds are raised on one Sunday, and then every penny is given away over the next week followed by a celebration of how the seeds of God’s love were sown. This past week, more than $250K was given away – incredible! The sacrificial generosity of our Kngs family has tangibly invested over $2M of Christ’s love into the lives of others.

CLICK HERE to be inspired with 45 minutes of Love Week highlights!

Nathan (Vicky) Maskery (pictured upper right with their three youngest of six children) was installed this weekend as Lead Pastor of our Deep Water locations in Halifax. Nathan shared, “Sunday was a special day for me, it was my official installation as lead pastor of DW and also our annual Fall Fair celebration. It is an absolute joy to step into the lead role of a church that is already on mission with Jesus! God is up to stuff in the HRM!”

Timothy & McCaila Andrews serve as Site Pastors of the BLT location (a suburb of HRM) which was launched in the fall of 2022. They have built an impressive team of volunteers each year to serve their community with a free Fall Fair. This year they had 109 volunteers and more than 2500 guests over four hours on Sunday afternoon.

The Andrews shared, ““We’ve been so blown away by how God continues to work through this event. This year, 37 local businesses contributed over $18,000 to make the BLT community Fall Fair happen, including over $11,000 in prizes that went directly back into our community.

Three of the sixteen people on our Core Planning Team this year became part of our BLT church community because they came to the Fall Fair in 2022 and 2023; two of them were introduced to Jesus for the first time at our church this year and are planning to be baptized this fall.

From the number of partners and prizes to the Kingdom celebrations, we’re seeing how showing up with the consistent, surprising love of Jesus makes a difference.” Way to go to Timothy & McCaila and all those in the DW family who made this possible!

Formerly Known as Moncton Wesleyan!

A powerful new vision was cast by Lead Pastor Jim Clements this Sunday as our historic Moncton Wesleyan Church became Tidal Church! A third location in Shediac will officially launch next Sunday with Campus Pastor Austin White (in addition to the adoption of Miramichi Wesleyan – now Tidal-Miramichi with Campus Pastor Sam Prime).

In the years ahead, our Tidal family will continue to launch new Kingdom locations on the east coast and north shore of New Brunswick with a particular calling to the Acadian community. CLICK HERE for the Facebook post sharing this exciting announcement!

CLICK HERE to listen in as Jim shared a moving 15-minute message about the vision God has laid on his heart to see the Gospel spread across New Brunswick and beyond.

Woodstock Wesleyan (Dale MacDonald) held a free Fall Fun Fest for the community in Connell Park and had a photobooth, lawn games, BBQ, theatre popcorn, balloon animals and a draw for a free family movie night with snacks included. A great cross section of the community was served and the best part was everything was free! Another excellent example of the church going outside its walls to serve others with the love of Christ!

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Opportunity

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26th leaving a wake of devastation in its path. World Hope International (Canada) is partnering directly with Wesleyan Churches and districts in the southeast United States to assist with urgent and immediate needs in their communities.

Jerry Lumston, District Superintendent of The North Carolina West District, shares, “Conditions are severe in many of the areas. Power has been out since Friday and some communities are receiving estimates for restoration that are in the 2-6 week range. Water treatment plants were overwhelmed and drinking water is a top priority. The situation is complicated by a lack of phone service and many are still unable to reach family and relatives to find out if they are okay.”

CLICK HERE for the call of General Superintendent Wayne Schmidt for the Church to rise up and serve those in need! Some Wesleyan churches have been completely destroyed while others have damage that will need repair. Other churches are not damaged, but the homes of their congregants have been. If you would like to help provide additional support for our Wesleyan districts, churches, and the communities they serve please give below.

Canadian donors and churches – CLICK HERE to provide aid
Maine donors and churches – CLICK HERE for options to give support

23 Years of Well Walks in the Name of Jesus!

Nackawic Wesleyan (Ryan Farrell) held its 23rd annual well walk on Sunday, September 22. This year’s walk was in honour of 135 years of ministry for Nackawic Wesleyan and was also held in memory of 7 people connected to the church who had passed away this year.

Tanya Nace, CEO of World Hope International, shared stories from Sierra Leone and videos from people who had received water due to Nackawic’s generosity year after year.

Tanya also shared this personal update from the 4th Lausanne Conference (Sep 22-28) which was last held in 2010:

I virtually attended the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul, South Korea – the largest gathering of evangelicals worldwide. We heard sobering news on the state of Christianity: it is growing but not as fast as the world’s population. We heard exhortation on the importance of unity among Christians and the need to move from clergy-based ministry to “every-person” ministry.” If discipleship is the heart of the church, is the heart beating?

The Gospel is a precious treasure preached to all nations, and we must remain faithful regardless of the cost; it speaks into the lives of complicated people who live in a complex world. We took time to name and ask for the Lord’s mercy among believers in the 50 most persecuted countries. We heard that persecution never kills the church, but a compromised gospel will. We also met business owners who are taking Jesus to their workplace. Your workplace is holy ground, and you are a priestly presence in your workplace.

Robin & Yoko White Return to Japan

Global Partners Missionaries Robin & Yoko White have completed a few months of Partnership Development as they spoke at Browns Flat Fellowship (Jay & Sharon Guptill) this Sunday. They are en route back to Japan to resume their ministry. We are so grateful for their faithfulness, innovation, and effectiveness!

Haitian Wesleyan Missionaries in New Assignment

Meet Wendel & Yolie Etienne (and their son Hudson). They arrived in Burkina Faso five years ago and have served faithfully in providing leadership to the expansion of new Wesleyan Kingdom locations during their oversight of this work. God has opened a door for the next chapter of their ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo as trainers at a missionary school for French-speaking African workers.

CLICK HERE to read the full story of this exciting day in which missionaries are being sent from “everywhere to everywhere” in preparing workers for the harvest in French speaking countries.

The Etienne’s only need $12K USD in support to complete their fundraising to relocate their family and fund the beginning of their ministry in the DRC. CLICK HERE to provide support for this strategic investment of their leadership in raising up new African missionaries for French people groups.

NS Pastors Connection Night

Cornerstone (Denn Guptill) hosted a rare opportunity this Friday for NS Wesleyan pastors to gather for a meal and time of fellowship. It was an encouraging evening to share personal updates and to spur one another on in our shared mission as new relationships were deepened.

KU Presidential Search Committee Work Begins

Less than a week after the retirement announcement of President Steve Lennox, the Search Committee for the next successful candidate to lead Kingswood University convened to formally begin the Trustee-approved Presidential Succession Plan. Your prayers are deeply appreciated as we work together to serve the Board of Trustees in the months ahead as they prepare to select our next President!

Persecution will never kill the Church, but a compromised Gospel will. (Patrick Fung)
Our caution is more from our experience than our theology. (Rob McDowell)
We know about the Gospel in our head, but have we experienced it in a fresh way in our hearts? (John Sherwood)

CLICK HERE for More Info on Presentations in
Fredericton (Oct 6), Saint John (Oct 7), & Moncton (Oct 9)

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!

CLICK HERE for an updated announcement promoting this opportunity! 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.

Registration is now closed – please contact the District Office if there are any updates to your information.

Kingswood University – Fall Youth Weekend

Encounter is a dynamic high school youth event held every fall in November. Our goal at Kingswood is to help you prepare for what matters most, and this high-energy, impactful weekend is designed to do just that! It is filled with activities and events that will introduce you to the Kingswood community, engage you in worship through music and The Word, and challenge you to explore the call God has placed on your life.

CLICK HERE for registration information.

CLICK HERE to check out Follow the Call
A new Wesleyan resource to disciple believers in processing a call to ministry.

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