Atlantic Connexion

Aug 12, 2025 | Atlantic Connexion, District News, Events

Woodstock Wesleyan (Dale MacDonald) held a Baptism Sunday the end of July with two new Believers – PTL! One was a young man who had given his life to the Lord at the Band of Brothers weekend at Caton’s Island in the spring. Every number has a name. Every name has a story. These testimonials are powerful evidence of the Spirit at work.
  • Speaking of a band of brothers – who is your church bringing to RESOLUTE next month!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to jump-start your men’s ministry this fall…
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Journey (Matt Maxwell) celebrated three baptisms on Sunday – that makes 9 so far since May 1st!
  • Dave Dixon (Hillside Wesleyan) shared this week, “We had a new person at prayer meeting tonight, started coming to church the last month, and gave his life to Jesus just now!”
 
The Reach Wesleyan (Andy Phillips) offered True North VBS last week. Andy shared, “We handover 30 kids registered and lots of fun and Bible learning! We ended the week with a cookout and closing program. And all these kids (and maybe their parents) learned that we can TRUST JESUS!”
CLICK HERE for the 2025 Atlantic District Journal
I had the privilege of representing the Atlantic District this past Friday at Oasis – the annual gathering of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. The Kingdom synergy of our tribes is critical in reaching the Atlantic region with the Gospel.
  • Executive Minister Rev. Renée MacVicar convened a special breakfast gathering for ministry and denominational leaders in our region prior to the opportunity to join the morning session of the CBAC Conference.
Encounter Worship Team
It was a great Sunday of worship at Encounter (Jim Agrell) this week. Jim concludes his sabbatical and will return to the pulpit next Sunday. Sabbaticals are a strategic investment to recalibrate and rejuvenate your soul and passion for leadership. If you are a Lead Pastor and have served at least seven years in your current church, I would love to discuss more about this with your LBA.
TWO Pastoral Updates:
  • Registration for District Ministerial (the last week of January 2026) will officially open on October 1st. A detailed email will be sent to our ministerial tribe in the weeks ahead. CLICK HERE for a reminder of the dates and initial information provided in item #6.
  • Pastor Clusters will not resume until October. More details will be provided by mid-September.
Save the Date: October 17-18
CLICK HERE for Information/Registration
The Litany of Humility (Contemporary Version)
Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930)

  • Lord Jesus. Meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
  • From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus.
  • That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That others may be praised and I unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
  • That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
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!
  • 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!

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.

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!