We were all saddened this week by the cowardly murder of two Canadian soldiers – one run down with a car and the other shot while standing post at the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. And then there was the hatchet attack on the four NYPD officers. All of these events would have long seemed […]
President Mark Gorveatte resigned at the Board of Trustees meeting last week with an effective date of June 30, 2015. A Search Committee has been established and prayers are sincerely requested for the Gorveatte’s as they seek the Master’s will for their next ministry season and for Kingswood as a new leader is selected. President […]
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving and there is much for which to give thanks. The district office is closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow – Tuesday. Happy Thanksgiving! Our American friends – you will have your opportunity in just a few weeks. October is Pastor Appreciation month. I know that many churches have […]
We are the: People of God, committed to the Purpose of God, believing in the Providence of God, and relying on the Power of God! And the Master is at work among us. Onward and Upward is more than a slogan. We celebrate every new victory; every hill claimed for the Cause; every convert; […]
John Maxwell was in Moncton last week for a morning session with more than 6000 high school students that was held in the Coliseum. In the afternoon, along with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse from PEI, he spoke to a nearly full house at the Moncton church. Several members of our tribe were present for a quintessential Maxwell presentation. The afternoon […]
What a great two days! Sixteen new Solo/Lead/Staff pastors from across the district were together this week for New Pastor Orientation. Five were solo/lead pastors and the remaining eleven were staff pastors. We toured Caton’s, stayed at Beulah and, in addition to a myriad of Atlantic details, shared together concerning trust, truth, tenacity, teamwork and the high privilege […]
New Minister Orientation will take place this week at Beulah. There are 15 new tribal members who will be with us. Looking forward to this crucial time together. Watch for pics next week. Hammonds Plains Cornerstone now has a total of 70 staff and volunteers in their children’s ministry. Ten years ago, 70 was their total average attendance. […]
Kingswood is registering and welcoming the Class of 2018 as this year’s incoming students arrive on campus. BBQ with parents was a part of the welcoming activities on a beautiful weekend. Welcome to all the new and returning students. VBS continues to impact our churches as it has done throughout the summer. Last week Amherst, Corbett Ave and Truro (and perhaps […]
The Executive Board of the denomination, on which I am honoured to serve, met by conference call this week to appoint a Membership Working Group (MWG) tasked with the assignment to consider the place, provisions, priority, philosophy and practise of membership in the 21st century Wesleyan Church. I have been appointed as Chair of the […]
A great group of seniors gathered at Beulah this weekend for the BYF Weekend – renamed by Director Mel Norton to JOY Weekend – Just Older Youth! Don Ingersoll was the on-point speaker for the event with music from Potter’s Clay, Selena Leonard and worship leader Grant Avery. A full range of activities was planned […]
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