Atlantic Connexion

• Bud & Irene beamed with pride as their three children (Zach, Seth, & Taylor) tag-teamed a hilarious and heartwarming tribute to their Dad on this momentous occasion.

CLICK HERE to enjoy an 8-minute video of Bud’s ministry narrated by Wayne Robertson. Of Bud’s 50 years, 32 were in Maine & 24 in Aroostook County. Framework family – you hit it out of the park – well deserved and well done!

Another noteworthy update from the County…

• Riverside Family Camp (July 30 – August 2) announced Jason Parker (Coastal) will be Camp Evangelist! CLICK HERE for more details.

• Plan now to participate in the events and activities of Summer@Beulah 2023!  CLICK HERE for the post-Family Camp schedule of activities and services.

It’s time to enter the 2023 Beulah Volunteer Challenge!  Awesome prizes but the best gifts are making new friends and being a part of the Beulah community! CLICK HERE for details on how to take advantage of this opportunity.

During Beulah Family Camp @ 1:30 p.m. on Ordination Day (July 14th), a special Kingswood Learn Workshop will be offered by Dr. Darren Campbell & President Steve Lennox to demonstrate the features of the Kingswood Learn platform.

• ALL pastors and key lay leaders are strongly encouraged to stay after lunch on Ordination Day for this innovative workshop as Atlantic District Churches have opportunity to get in on the ground level to access and benefits of these micro-courses for raising leaders in the local church.
• President Lennox shared, “We’re convinced this will strengthen the church, a central pillar of our mission.” CLICK HERE to get a taste of Kingswood Learn!

The DBA is recommending churches consider the minimum “badging” level for a local church certificate you may create as part of the 400 Leaders 2027 Vision. This has a very nominal certification fee per micro-course and will still be available for free if Kingswood is not asked to certify satisfactory completion.

Caton’s Island will be hosting its annual Open House on July 15th with transportation to/from the Caton’s Landing from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A great outing for the whole family with opportunities for rock wall climbing, zip lining, swimming etc. The dedication of the $1.1M expansion to the Choate Dining Hall will be the highlight of the day!

• Dan Porter shared about the tragedy of losing his friend exactly 33 years ago this weekend, “Seeing all of the campers line up for supper last night was yet another reminder to keep your heart and mind firmly centered on God’s purpose and plan because he can bring wonders out of the worst experiences we can face in this life. The Jeff Choate Memorial Dining Hall is both a memorial and a spiritual marker, a waypoint and reminder of God’s great purpose and plan, it’s comforting to know it blesses so many.”

• Hillside Wesleyan (Dave Dixon), a growing multi-generational church in Cole Harbour/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Next Generation Pastor to oversee all of our youth and children’s ministries. If you are passionate about reaching the next generation and have a heart for evangelism and discipleship, CLICK HERE for the job description – we encourage you to apply!

• Matthew Maxwell (Journey) is leading a seminar at National Conference in August. The title of the seminar is: “Online Local Church Ministry in a Post-Pandemic Context“. Matt would love some real-time data from the Canadian Wesleyan Church. Would you be willing to fill out this questionnaire and return it to matt.maxwell@journeychurch.ca? CLICK HERE to download the Word Questionnaire.

• We think God should exist for our problems when the truth is we exist to join God’s purpose. (Kevin Myers)
• A healthy culture spits out toxic people. Here’s the surprise. No one gets kicked out. Toxic people just leave when they can’t get traction or validation. (Carey Nieuwhof)
• Trust is your fuel, the most valuable part of your life. (Henry Cloud)

• CLICK HERE for the full breakdown of all things Beulah Family Camp 2023. And for the second year, all services will be live streamed. Families who are attending should pre-register online to ensure space will be available for your preferred activities.
• Super Saturday features a return of many favourite activities along with some new ones to enjoy – CLICK HERE to check it out! The day will end with a Family Worship Concert and, of course, an epic fireworks show!
• CLICK HERE to download a BFC poster for your church bulletin board or to add to your e-newsletter. Special thanks to our Executive Director Tami Mutch-Ketch and the many leaders who have worked tirelessly to prepare for another amazing camp ahead.

• All middle school, high school, and young adults are welcome to come discover their kingdom calling. We are expectant for God to move in mighty ways. Mark your calendar for December 28-30, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SAVE THE DATE: Atlantic District 2024 Winter Ministerial
When: January 17-18, 2024
Where: Kings Church (Valley Location)
Who: Dr. Steve DeNeff