Atlantic Connexion

• Including children, there were about 100 @ The Gathering from the Atlantic District. There is so much to celebrate as hearts left with renewed hope and a fresh sense of His anointing for the post-pandemic mission ahead!

Start planning now for you and your pastoral team to be part of The Gathering 2027. How much do you need to start budgeting into an annual reserve to make this premier event possible? It is worth every penny – don’t miss out next time.

• We had two of our Atlantic Tribe featured in the Breakout Sessions with a standing room only turnout for Brent Ingersoll (The Ministry of the Holy Spirit & the Church) and also Steve Elliott (The Holy Spirit in Evangelism).

The Kingswood University booth was a huge hit and had constant interviews taking place with Open Mike. The group pictured above did not include many, many other alumni who were also present at The Gathering. Congrats to President Lennox and the KU team for your excellent presence and connection!

• Other 40-Year Recipients listed in the program from the Atlantic District included Bruce Cheney, Dale MacDonald, & Brian Murray.

50-Year Recipients listed in the program from the Atlantic District included Steve Bradley, David Ingersoll, & Dr. HC. We only had one 60-Year Recipient – congratulations Charles Bain! All of these Kingdom servants will also be honoured at the Ordination Service in the Beulah Tabernacle on July 14, 2023.

• Ordained leaders present from the Atlantic District are pictured above (Natalie Gidney, Sharon Guptill, Marilyn Mansvelt, Tanya Nace, & Rebecca Perry). Others who were also present at The Gathering include Deborah Gilbert, Janice Queale, Janet Starks, Jennifer White, & Peggy Yetman.

Stay tuned for more details about PreacHER Sunday coming to a pulpit near you across The Wesleyan Church in September 2023!

• Families and Pastoral Teams took advantage of the beautiful Florida weather to schedule additional vacation days and specialty team building events. Jason Vienneau (Corbett) took his team Gator Hunting! Kids Pastor Diana Billings is taking the picture – don’t worry – she was in the boat. And maybe this kind of hunting was more watching than wrassling.

Corbett enjoyed an encouraging December with $13K raised for a well through World Hope Canada and attendance for their three Christmas Eve Services @ 450.

• The 12-hour schedule on Saturday was packed with special presentations, breakout sessions, and fantastic opportunities for fellowship, food, and Kingdom synergy. Our University Presidents are to be commended for their sacrificial leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges for Christian Higher Education.

• He brought you through some things you’ve never seen before to take you places you’ve never been before. (Kenneth Ulmer)
• Your theology as an individual is the most practical thing about you. (Steve Lennox)
• Popularity is the prostitution of credibility. This happens when we get our hands on the glory that belongs to God. Credibility is to be reinvested in His glory. (Wayne Schmidt)

• CLICK HERE for a very helpful and detailed overview provided by the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities as your church considers the investment of this program on or before the January 12th deadline for application.