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Amherst Wesleyan Church
AWC Updates 30 Oct 2026

Vision

by Pastor Evan

Earlier this week another pastor sent me this quote from Sam Gibson, “Prayer is about controlling the airspace.” 

It immediately brought to mind the image of war with ground troops and tanks either being protected or decimated by the aircraft above them. We're here serving as the hands and feet of Jesus, trying to make wise decisions and standing against the darkness and if we don't have air support, we are going to be torn apart. If we are not covering our families, our ministries, our jobs, our lives in prayer, we are allowing the enemy to come at us with all the advantage. We need to be calling in air support. We need the light controlling the airspace.

As we hold our first ever Pumpkin Crawl tomorrow, and Truro holds their Trunk-or-Treat, let's not let the enemy control the airspace. Please join with us in praying for God to move and push back the darkness. Let's not only move forward on the ground, let's ask God to control the airspace too.

Wins

Amherst Wesleyan:

1. Evan and Brad were able to preach despite being sick; we have a great team of volunteers on our worship and tech team who are able to step into the gap with short notice when these things happen.

2. Men’s breakfast was great and completely led by volunteers; the pastors had nothing to do with it!

3. Incredible engagement from our people in preparing for the Pumpkin Crawl!

Connection Church:

1. Recover launch went super well!

2. A couple guys from our church have been very helpful in taking a look at our car, even being so willing to come to the church the morning right after I asked him, went to the store to buy something to help, spent an hour or so in the cold… so servant-hearted!

3. Thanks to the Lord for speaking to some kindhearted and generous people in our church! Austin & Emma are now fully funded to go to Pennsylvania for Christmas. Austin hasn’t seen his family in almost two years! We are full of gratitude for the Lord answering prayers through others.

4. People are asking how they can pray for pastors… THANK YOU

5. Lots of candy donations for trunk or treat have come in!

Growing Good Fruit

Growing Good Fruit

Lifeline - Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The more invasive God is in your life, the more incredible the fruit.

John 15:2-8

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/media/2026-10-27-growing-good-fruit

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Pumpkin Crawl

Pumpkin Crawl

Saturday, October 31, 2026

We're doing something new this Oct 31st!
Still Free. Still Family Friendly. More Activities! More Fun! More Pumpkins!
After about 10 years of doing Trunk-or-Treat we are doing something new. The Pumpkin Crawl brings more of a carnival feel than a line-up for candy. Families won't need to stand in a massive line this year, instead they can wander from activity to activity, take in a special skit and presentation indoors, listen to the live band, check out all the decorated and carved pumpkins and get a few treats too. Costumes are welcome, but not required!
There is something really special about pumpkins in October, other than the fact they make incredible pie, and cookies, and lattes, and cheesecake! Every year we dig out the nasty goo inside them and replace it with light that cuts through the darkness. That's what we want to do with The Pumpkin Crawl! When the world seems to be getting darker and more negative, we want to spread some light!
All are welcome at our first ever Pumpkin Crawl, Saturday Oct 31st, 2-4pm!

 

For more infomation visit:

http://amherstwesleyan.com/events/pumpkin-crawl/2026-10-31

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Teen Challenge Sunday

Teen Challenge Sunday

Christmas of Community Care!

1.) Coffee and Carols: Sunday, November 22nd at 6 pm here at the church. Come bid on some tasty items while enjoying live music and fellowship. This is our fundraiser for Autumn House, School Plus, and Maggie’s Place to buy Christmas gifts for families. If you would like to donate a baked item please let Sharon Taylor know at 902-669-1330.

2.)Donation Bin: In November there will be a bin in the lobby to collect  donations of coats, gloves, scarves, and blankets. We will be donating these items on the Wrap Up date to the homeless shelter, The Hub. 

3) Food Boxes: donated to 12 families from West Highlands Elementary. The lists for the food boxes can be picked up Sunday mornings in November.Donations can be dropped off the time of the Wrap Up at church. 

4) Christmas Wrap Up:

Saturday, Dec.5

Time:2-4pm

Place: Meet at the church 

Food boxes will be put together to be donated to 12 families from West Highlands Elementary.

Those of you who love to shop join us and purchase the gifts (with money raised from the dessert auction) for the families we are supporting this year.

Trip to Sierra Leone

World Hope Canada

Please be praying for Pastor Evan as he prepares for His trip to Sierra Leone.

He will be away on the trip April 11 - 20, 2027

For more infomation visit:

https://www.amherstwesleyan.com/pages/global-missions

More about Missions
Free Ressources

Free Ressources

Click on the link below to find a collection of resources to help you in your faith journey. You'll find Bible Study material, videos, music, Bibles and more!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.amherstwesleyan.com/pages/free-resources

Free Resources

Weekly Events

Konnect Kids - Ages 2 - 12 - Sundays 10:30am

Worship Service - Sundays 10:30am

ESL (English as a Second Language) - Tuesdays 7pm

Konnect Play - Primary to Grade 6 - Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm

Konnect the Tots - Kids & Parents - Thursdays 9:30-11:00am

EDGE Youth - Teens Grades 6-12 - Fridays 6:00-8:30pm

Small Groups - Ask us about how you can join a weekly group!

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Contact Pastor Brad at youth@amherstwesleyan.com

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6 & 8 Maltby Crt
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Canada B4H 2L6

902-667-9126

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