Atlantic Connexion

• One of those (not pictured above), was the impromptu testimony of Seth Hayes, the youngest son of Peter & Kathy Hayes (Solid Rock), by his father. A powerful and touching reminder to us all in Kingdom leadership that family is first ministry!

• I received an encouraging note this week from our General Superintendent Emerita Jo Anne Lyon, with a recommendation to read an article that reminds us in this era of the North American Church of the effective role Camp Meetings can play in unleashing churches for transformed lives. CLICK HERE to read, “Five Reasons We Need Camp Meetings Now More than Ever!”

• John was featured this week by the Canadian Church Leaders Network (CCLN) – a ministry that amongst other things, invests in emerging Kingdom leaders across Canada.

• The ministry of Moe Diggs & Andrea Summers was timely and substantive – a life-changing reminder of Dr. Lyon’s recommended reading that a week of Camp Meeting “…forms Christians is a deep way.”

• Wondering what the “Meductic Mandate” is all about? CLICK HERE for my DS Report to get the full picture, and CLICK HERE for the Meductic Testimonies distributed at our District Conference on Thursday.

• And as the vision God gave Director Dean Stephenson continues for 2,025 campers by the summer of 2025, the NEXT major capital upgrade for Caton’s Island was unveiled (bottom pic). Stay tuned for ways to invest in the thousands of transformed lives ahead!

• I gathered with a “band of brothers” for prayer (middle left) as we exited the Island that morning. It was so encouraging to hear the passion for God in the hearts of these young men in the spiritual leadership of their families.
• I also had the privilege of forming a new relationship with Darcy Russell – a passionate brother in Christ. And I captured the very moment that Darcy stepped foot on Caton’s with Director Dean Stephenson for the very first time as we headed to the men’s b’fast.

• The National Conference of The Wesleyan Church of Canada will be held on August 11-12 in Justin’s home “town” of Calgary for the specific purpose of highlighting our need to join this vision for new Kingdom locations across Canada.

• Rev. Samuel J. Prime (Deep Water)
• Rev. Sharon Simoneau (Westchester)
• Rev. Jennifer White (Solid Rock)
• Rev. Sheryl A. York (Amherst)

We celebrated the decadal milestones of Ordained Ministry to give honour to the following Kingdom leaders…

40 Years – Rev. Rod Guptill, Rev. Dr. David Higle, Rev. Dr. Steve Lennox, Rev. Dale MacDonald, Rev. Wayne Robertson, Rev. Dr. Janet Starks, & Rev. John Symonds. It is required that a servant be found faithful, these names standing represent 280 years of anointed & faithful Kingdom leadership.

50 Years – Rev. David Ingersoll & Dr. HC Wilson

60 Years – Rev. Charles Bain & the 60th Anniversary of the ministry of Rev. Sheila McCrea-MacCallum.

70 Years – Last but not least – the Rev. Dr. Laurence K. Mullen (only the 3rd to achieve this milestone in our 135-year history).

• CLICK HERE for my six-minute interview with the Mullens as we celebrated this milestone.
• Also, CLICK HERE for the moment we unveiled a special surprise honour for this great man of God!

• I don’t want to get out of the way, I want to be in the room when God moves by His Spirit. (Andrea Summers)
• Unforgiveness is a deadly emotion. Forgiveness doesn’t mean that was done to you is right, it makes you right and to let go of those who have wronged you and put them in God’s hands (Moe Diggs)
• Not all pulpits are made out of wood. (Darren Campbell)

• All middle school, high school, and young adults are welcome to come discover their kingdom calling. We are expectant for God to move in mighty ways. Mark your calendar for December 28-30, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SAVE THE DATE: Atlantic District 2024 Winter Ministerial
When: January 17-18, 2024
Where: Kings Church (Valley Location)
Who: Dr. Steve DeNeff