What we give our time and energy to has to do with our identity. I’m reminded of Jesus when He taught, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). I have been so inspired by the people around me who make their faith in Jesus a key part of their identity - more than that, the core basis of who they are!

Jesus says we are loved, redeemed, and called. Loved by the Creator of all. Redeemed by the blood of His Son. Called to partner with Him in seeing His Kingdom come to earth. Just as Jesus came to sacrificially serve, so are we empowered (and challenged) to serve. To walk in faith with God is to give our time and energy to Him!

The things we invest ourselves in on this earth will one day fade. Service to God, though? That has an eternal impact and reward. I bet that each of us can think of someone who lovingly served God and the church, who had an impact on your life because of how they spent their time and energy. We are called to focus our eyes on heaven, on eternity, so that we would order our lives by what matters most. How are you choosing to prioritize the Lord in your life this year? This week? As you read this email?

Be encouraged - He always has something more for us! The longer we journey with Him, the more the Spirit shows us how we can be refined and renewed. Lean in to what God is placing on your heart; He has more in store than we could ever ask or imagine.

- Pastor Emma

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ~ Matthew 6:19-21 NIV

“Time is short. Eternity is long. It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in the light of eternity.” — Charles Spurgeon

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. We had our annual Vision Retreat on Saturday with our LBA and Leadership Team which involved incredible discussions around where we are heading next as a church! I have also had several follow-up conversations with some of these leaders around their specific next steps in leadership!

2. The LBA has reviewed our finances and decided that we are presently in a strong enough financial situation where we can pay off the remaining $40 000 of our mortgage in a single lump sum, which will save us thousands in interest payments and allow us to move more money into ministry!

Connection Church:

1. Pastor Emma and I have been working on a series of special events that will take place over the next several months, and we are excited to start working on the details of those plans and sharing them with the church!

2. Pastor Emma has started working to fill a number of volunteer roles and many people are stepping up to serve with excitement!

Many people have had the experience of going to church or talking to a church person and being left confused. Others have read 1 Corinthians 14 and been left wondering what the author was really trying to say about the gift of tongues. When we take the time to read it more carefully we can see that confusion shouldn't be the result of what we do. 

1 Corinthians 14

Our job is to make the message of Jesus clear to everyone who hears it.

Check out how Robin White is using art to reach the people of Japan with the message of Jesus.

A Paint Night for women!

Bring your family, but leave them downstairs at the church while the men watch the kids and eat snacks.

Women get to gather upstairs and spend time painting and connecting!

Last Tuesday of each month at 7pm!

A monthly time to learn, hear testimonies, grow in your faith, find support, discover opportunities for mission work and how to share your faith.

This evening will involve different elements, sometimes with prayer, worship, connecting with Global Partners or developing your confidence in sharing your faith with others.

Join us for an extended service where we will include something special we don't normally get to do on Sunday morning when we are together.

Service will start at the usual time of 10:30am but will last 30min longer to end at noon.  Kids Ministry will last the extra 30min as well.

Tuesdays 7pm - AWC Downstairs

Come learn English and about life in Canada. This is open to everyone. Participants may be asked to cover the cost of workbooks, but if for some reason you are unable to cover that cost, you can still participate. 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

5:45 - 6:45 pm

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!)

Have you downloaded the free YouVersion Bible App? You should.  It allows you to read the Bible in multiple translations, and many with the option to read it to you. It has guided reading plans, and ways you can work through those plans with others. 

You can also find AWC on it, and find more ways to connect with your church and the Bible!

As part of our church you get free access to RightNow Media! A collection of 25 000+ Bible Studies, videos and Biblical content for all ages. Click on the link below to sign up for your free account and start streaming the content right away!

Ever wanted to listen at home to the songs we sing on Sunday?

Did you hear a song on Sunday and it is stuck in your head but you can't figure out what it was called?

Check out this playlist and add it to your music rotation!

You can also see our full calendar here!

Download the Tithe.ly Church App and then search for the Amherst Wesleyan Church to stay connected with sermons, events, giving, social media and more!

You can give to AWC through e-transfer to give.awc@gmail.com

Contact Pastor Evan at pastor@amherstwesleyan.com

Contact Pastor Brad at youth@amherstwesleyan.com