Gloria and I began last week with a three-day trip to San Antonio, Texas to meet with circa 25 other District Superintendents and spouses in a peer learning gathering. The fellowship was heartwarming, the information exchange enlightening, the instruction of high quality, the scenery spectacular and the sense of camaraderie energizing. I have been privileged […]
Gloria and I were privileged to attend a 40th Anniversary gathering for Dave and Joanne LeRoy last week. Hosted by their family and including a few invited guests, it was an honour to be present as a solid, long-term marriage was celebrated.
Tom and Jessica Cann are the proud parents of Caroline Margaret Susan who arrived safely last week. Congrats! Peter and Cathy Hayes dedicated their infant son Seth Warner at Beulah yesterday morning. I was truly honoured to officiate at the request of the parents. BYF Retreat coming up – Aug 16-18 at Beulah. Registration details […]
Thanks for keeping the LeRoys on your regular prayer list. They are in Edmonton this week visiting with Jonathan and his family. Dale MacDonald and I were in Indy this past week to a Symposium on Ministerial Training. It involved DS’s, DBMD Chairs and theological profs from our universities. Good interaction and some helpful take […]
Marvelous weekend in the HRM. Individual meetings with Denn Guptill, Mike Zottarelli, Kevin Wilson, Jay and Sharon Guptill and AJ and Kelli Thomas – a great crew committed to Christ and the Cause. Encouragement and optimism on all fronts.
Numbers are benchmarks; the only fair comparison is to compare yourself with yourself. It is encouraging to see the growth, and the new connections that are being made with families in the communities where our churches minister. EASTER WEEKEND AROUND THE DISTRICT: Amherst (Raymond Fancy): 85 present in our Good Friday Service, and 105 present […]
Pastoral Resignations/Transitions: Bangor – Pathway (Nelson Koonce); Blacks Harbour (Mark McCluskey); Easton (Rob McDowell); Fort Fairfield (Dee & Ed Lower); Grand Harbour (Kirk Perry); Hartland (Mel Norton retiring); Havelock, NS (Peter Hayes); Head of Millstream (Dan McGuire); Jonesport (Rich Thomas); Norton (Randy Forbes); Yarmouth (Dave Wilcox). Wayne Briggs has given leadership to the Browns Flat […]
There have been many Kingdom gains across our churches in the last 4-5 weeks. Several of our churches reported record attendances for Christmas events and Christmas Eve services, baptisms, and people coming to know the Lord. These were wonderful opportunities to share the Gospel with folks that don’t necessarily attend church every week. Here are […]
“The Word was first…The Word was God…The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood…” John 1:1, 14 (MSG). “And they will call him ‘Immanuel’ – which means ‘God with us’” Matthew 1:23 (NIV). This year’s Atlantic District Ministerial will be held on January 24-25, 2013 (Thursday, Friday). It’s an all-day event on […]
Labour Day is now in the rearview mirror! I trust you all had a great summer. Under Sail is well overdue, so thank you for your patience. Let me pass along to you a few things that are happening around the District. It’s not exhaustive, but it will give you a little taste of what […]
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