I don't want to be legalistic over semantics here, so please don't take this further than what is useful. As I was chatting with other pastors this week someone used the word, "worker," instead of "volunteer," and I thought that was such a powerful declaration. There had been some discussion about how using the word "volunteer" can leave people feeling either less valuable or less responsible, but the word "worker" increases both. 

As followers of Christ, we aren't just volunteering for ministry and projects at the church. We are workers in the harvest, workers for the Kingdom of God, workers of the Gospel. This isn't about just helping when it is convenient or when nothing else is going on. This is about seeing the work of God's Way as the reason why we are here. We exist to serve Jesus. That includes how we do our jobs, lead our families, spend our money, how we connect with others, sharing our faith, and being part of specific ministry works/projects.

You aren't just a volunteer. You are a worker of the harvest (meaning: helping people follow Jesus). This is your work. Paid or unpaid. This is our work. We are workers of the Gospel of Jesus!

1. We've got more people serving with ministries and projects here at AWC, including construction, painting, plumbing, kids ministry and tech!

2. As I have had the chance to work alongside some of the people at AWC I get to have some incredible conversations and hear about their passion for Christ and see just how excited they are to learn more and live it out!

3. This week I met with a number of other pastors from other churches, denominations and locations to stay connected and we decided to start praying together over zoom EVERY Thursday morning at 9am for 20min. Prayer and the unity of Christ's Body; now there is a powerful thing! 

Some of the sacrifices that God told the Israelites to practice allowed them to consume part of what was offered. The sin offering wasn't one of them. The sacrifice symbolized the passing of their sin onto the animal, its death, and then the rest of it was taken away from the person. 

The blood of Jesus doesn't just cover sin, it removes it.

Leviticus 4

Welcome back! Let's celebrate baptism together!

Seniors are invited to share a meal with us, connect with each other and hear some encouraging words at our Seniors Luncheon.

Please call Sharon Taylor at 902 660 2558 to reserve a spot.  If you don't get a chance to call come anyway!

There is no set charge for the meal, it is by donation only.

We need 20 trunks and 13 000 pieces of candy to slim Pastor Evan!

A night of worship. Songs, Prayer, and creative elements will be used to set aside time to simply focus on God and give Him glory.

Konnect the Tots is a playgroup for parents and kids that takes place every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 at Amherst Wesleyan Church (6 Maltby Ct). There are toys and activities set up in the basement of the church for kids to play with! Everyone is welcome! (Enter through the parking lot side door!)

Mondays at 7pm

Come learn English and about life in Canada. This is open to everyone. We want to make this course available to everyone regardless of their economic situation.

Join us at the West Highlands Elementary Gymnasium for games and lessons designed to help kids grow in their confidence and character development. 

For kids in Grades Primary to 6

You can also see our full calendar here!

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