Corbett (Jason Vienneau) celebrated TWO baptisms on Sunday! Jason shared, “The building was filled with the excitement and energy that new life brings.”
The end of an 8-year journey to pursue becoming a Reverend ended with a very fitting bookend this Sunday in Shelburne. Joanne & Mike Ozon (Hope Wesleyan) got a surprise as they stepped into the church.
- Board Member Dan Peacock shared, “Pastor Joanne came with sermon in hand and computer for the service. We met her at the door and told them just to sit back, the music and preaching had been covered.”
The surprise guest speaker? Her dear friend, Rev. Natalie Gidney – who represented The Wesleyan Church in the Ordination service by handing her a Bible.
- Dan shared, “Congratulations to our Rev. Joanne! Eight years of hard work has paid off.” Well done Hope Wesleyan family – way to go!
Westchester Wesleyan Building Community Connections!
Westchester Wesleyan (Sharon Simoneau) put on a free community BBQ on Saturday which was very well attended with over 35 people dropping in for a bite to eat. Sharon shared, “We enjoyed the food, fellowship and fun that was had by all.”
- Best of all, a lady who has only been attending Westchester Wesleyan for about a year gave her heart to Christ this month, wants to be baptized, and become a member – PTL!
Our district family prayers continue for the extended family of Mrs. Frances Craig. Her service in Pembroke last Wednesday was a powerful testimony to a Gospel-life well-lived for God’s glory and the legacy passed on through the generations.
- Sharon (Jay) Guptill (Browns Flat Fellowship) and her sisters gave a very touching – and at times entertaining – eulogy that would have made their mother very proud. CLICK HERE if you missed the livestream from Wesley Community (Kevin Wilson).
Mrs. Craig’s granddaughter, Brooke (Brett) Smith (Yarmouth Wesleyan) also shared in the service. Many nephews and nieces were also well represented including the Perry family (Saint John First Wesleyan).
- Her nephew, Rev. Bert McCutcheon (Roblin Wesleyan) delivered a very personal and impactful message that was “Frances reviewed and approved” – masterfully delivered by a choice Kingdom servant.
Thank you, Frances, for showing us what life can be when we seek first the Kingdom of God.
Ellen joins me in expressing our condolences on behalf of the Atlantic District family for Shawn & Michelle Craven (Havelock Wesleyan) & their family on Thursday evening’s passing of his dear mother, Feryn Craven.
- Please CLICK HERE for her obituary with opportunity to post personal condolences. It was a blessing for her family to be gathered around her at the time the Lord called her home.
Her funeral service was conducted yesterday morning at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in North Gower, Ontario. Thank you for your prayers and loving support of the Cravens during these days of loss.
- The more bankrupt secularism becomes, because it has deconstructed without giving a story to live by, the more it will insist it is followed. (Steve DeNeff)
- The presence of pain is not the absence of God. (Zach Coffin)
- You don’t need public approval or permission to function as a priest. (Jeff Clark)
Kingswood University Golf Classic – CLICK HERE to Register
Kingswood Golf Classic is September 5, 2025 – Tee-off at 1 PM at the Sussex Golf Course with Awards Banquet to follow at Kingswood University.
- Last year we had over 100 golfers raising over $40,000, and with our corporate sponsors, we raised a record-breaking $76,500 for student scholarships! With your help, we can break another record this year.
There are all kinds of options to plan a great day or mini-retreat with your group. Registration is open – CLICK HERE! For more information CLICK HERE. Questions? Contact Debbie at bensond@kingswood.edu or call 506.432.4411.
CLICK HERE to Register Your Children/Youth Workers
Kingswood University Homecoming – SAVE THE DATE!
Presidential Inauguration – Friday Evening (Oct 17th)
The Tabernacle stage was filled on the Beulah Family Camp Tuesday evening’s Marketplace Discipleship Conference invitation to be commissioned in the call to disciple-making (bottom picture). CLICK HERE for all the details of this embedded 48-hour conference.
There were so many opportunities for us to learn from and interact with our four guests from College Wesleyan Church (Steve DeNeff) – thank you for coming to spread the fire of this lay movement in the Church!
There were so many opportunities for us to learn from and interact with our four guests from College Wesleyan Church (Steve DeNeff) – thank you for coming to spread the fire of this lay movement in the Church!
- While all four services are highly recommended, CLICK HERE to be inspired by Dr. Jeff Clark’s Tuesday night challenge.
Who is Jeff Clark? CLICK HERE to find all about the vision God has placed on his heart for Praying on Offense.
- Also, CLICK HERE to see the partnership The Wesleyan Church has engaged with this movement.
- Another key resource is GodWorx – CLICK HERE to learn all about this.
And most exciting of all – a new PROOF app is now available as you join the 1-3-2 plan for making disciples – CLICK HERE to download this and start using it today!
CLICK HERE for more info on how you can bring this to your church and the churches in your area!
CLICK HERE for more info on how you can bring this to your church and the churches in your area!
A Few District Conference Highlights
A brief introduction to the Culture of Care for Clergy families was presented and a full video presentation with Clergy Care Coordinators Jay & Sharon Guptill and Clergy Care Advocate David Higle will be shared with all ministers in the coming weeks. CLICK HERE for all the details on the district website to better understand the robust resources available for both preventative and restorative care.
- CLICK HERE to enjoy two three-minute Local Church Highlight Videosprepared for District Conference.
- CLICK HERE for the 2025 DS Report which includes a special video highlight of the presentation made to Director Dean Stephenson who is completing his 30th summer in this role!
The two afternoon workshops addressed artificial intelligence and local church effectiveness in serving families dealing with alternative views of gender and sexuality.
- CLICK HERE to sign up to receive copies of the AI resources. Fun fact: The picture of the presenter above is an AI generated composite of the three actual speakers listed above – one very good looking dude!
BEULAH FAMILY CAMP – CLICK HERE for the July 15th Connexion Overview
Start Making Plans Now For Another
Exciting Beulah Family Camp!
The countdown is already on.
Our Evangelists next year will bring a delightful mix of scholarly wisdom and rich Biblical insights along with Kingdom entrepreneurial passion and inspiration. Start making plans now – and be sure to invite your family and friends as another great Beulah Family Camp awaits!!!
Our Evangelists next year will bring a delightful mix of scholarly wisdom and rich Biblical insights along with Kingdom entrepreneurial passion and inspiration. Start making plans now – and be sure to invite your family and friends as another great Beulah Family Camp awaits!!!
CLICK HERE to check out Follow the Call
A helpful Wesleyan resource to disciple believers in processing a call to ministry.
SAVE THE DATE & START SAVING NOW!