I mentioned in a previous newsletter that we will be partnering with an organization called Souls Harbour Rescue Mission starting in January 2025. They will be running their Amherst ministry in our basement and will be posting a couple jobs in December for this site. Most of the work they do is with volunteers though, not just from AWC or even other churches, but from the community as well. This is something we will want to be part of, and you will want to be watching for how you can be part of this incredible ministry.

I also wanted to mention something about the Holy Spirit here this week. I have had a few experiences with different people over the past few years where they didn't realize that the Holy Spirit was already speaking to them. They assumed it would be a bigger experience with some kind of bigger revelation, but it was actually just a subtle nudge about something simple in their lives. I'm not saying every passing thought is the Holy Spirit, but it also doesn't need to be anything profound. Sometimes God is just saying, "go check to make sure that door is locked," or, "you need to text that person," or, "stop spending money on that stuff." The more you pay attention to Him, the easier it will be to notice what He is saying.

1. I have accepted the volunteer position of chaplain for the Amherst Police Department, which I hope will allow me to make an even greater impact on our community.

2. I had a number of conversations with people this week who felt like what they needed to share about their lives would be too big for me to accept, but they shared anyway and were faced with the love and grace of Jesus instead of condemnation, and their vulnerability led to a greater sense of peace!

3. Our teens put a float in the Christmas Parade this past weekend, and they won best float for a non-profit I think!

When you enter a competition you make sure that you are both ready to perform well, and you also make sure you have nothing getting in the way of your performance. You wear the right shoes, you eat the right food, you listen to the right music, all to help you perform better. We need to do the same thing in our faith journey. If something is getting in the way of our pursuit of Jesus, we need to get rid of it.

Hebrews 12:1-3, 10

Do whatever you need to do to keep up with Jesus.

Pastor Evan takes the role of auctionneer as we auction off desserts to raise money for our annual Christmas Wrap-Up!

Our Konnect Kids have been working hard to prepare for their Christmas Pageant.

Join us on Sunday Dec 15th at 10:30am for this special presentation and celebrate the meaning of Christmas!

Join us on Sunday Dec 15th as we wrap presents, support families in need and encourage every member of our church to do something to bless our community!

Amherst Celebrates Christmas Eve at Amherst Wesleyan Church

Services at 5pm & 6:30pm

Special Music, Classic Christmas Carols, Snacks & Glow Sticks for the Kids, a Dramatic Presentation, a Candle-Light Closing, and all in 45 minutes or less (Or your money back! Jk, it’s free.)

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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