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Beulah Family Camp 2023 – Revive Me, O Lord!

Every year but two since 1894 we have gathered on the Tabernacle mount to seek God’s face and receive His truth and transformation. While there are still a myriad of last minute items of preparation, the big pieces are all in place and we are praying for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit. We are a people Anchored in Holiness.

ALL Services Are LIVE-STREAMED
@ https://www.beulahcamp.com/live/
OR
https://www.youtube.com/@beulahcamp3595

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. Onsite registration will also be available on both Saturday & Sunday following the evening services.
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!
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.

We are excited to gather in this post-pandemic environment to worship the Lord as our full family programming continues to offer a premium week of intense discipleship and spiritual community. CLICK HERE for an advance preview of the Camp Handbook.

Kingswood Learn Workshop

400 Leaders – Kingswood Learn Workshop (July 14th)

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 which will be available in the New Year 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.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 15th @ 2:30 p.m.
Choate Dining Hall Rededication on Caton’s Island!

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 all the activities listed above. The rededication of the $1.1M expansion to the Choate Dining Hall will be the highlight of the day!

The King’s Highway – Copies Requested

We share a long tradition of connection in our tribal ethos. The King’s Highwaywas first published in November of 1890. Our Assistant Curator of the Mullen Heritage Archives, Rose Staples (roses@nbnet.nb.ca), would gladly receive donations of copies of this denominational publication. There are a few gaps in our permanent records so if you have an old box with some in your attic – feel free to contact Rose and she will coordinate your donation. Other historic Reformed Baptist items may also be considered on a case by case basis.

We also share a rich heritage in prayer-bathed gatherings during Beulah Family Camp every July (since 1894). A century ago the call to prayer printed above was sent out in The King’s Highway (April 30, 1923) for Beulah Family Camp (BFC). Would you join our District Board of Administration in setting aside one meal to fast and pray this week for the Spirit’s anointing and power to transform lives as we seek His face together? Let’s lift up our prayers, “Revive me, O Lord!”

You will not want to miss visiting the Mullen Heritage Archives during BFC. Especially during the special appearance on Tuesday evening following the service of Rev. Ella Kinney Sanders, part of first missionary couple sent out from the Atlantic District in 1901.

And speaking of sending Kingdom leaders to the “ends of the earth” quadrant of our Acts 1:8 mandate…

Global Partners Missionaries Gather in Greece

Global Partners staff & missionary families gathered this past week in Athens, Greece. General Superintendent Wayne Schmidt and GP Executive Director Dennis Jackson provided leadership to this multi-day conference as the North American General Conference of The Wesleyan Church continues to embrace our denominational commitment to fulfill Christ’s Acts 1:8 mandate.

While they were there, all GP missionary families connected to the Established National Conference of The Wesleyan Church of Canadagathered for a photo – what an impressive group of Kingdom servants. 122 years after sending the Sanders family, we are still blessed to raise and release leaders who are called, cultivated, & commissioned to the ends of the Earth!

Three Kingswood University Graduates from Haiti

Global Partners Missionaries Carl & Maya Gilles recently shared an inspiring update featuring the three KU graduates above (from left to right) Dinal, Merline, & Jasmin. CLICK HERE for the full story of these three Grads in the Gilles Newsletter.

CLICK HERE to visit GP Canada and subscribe to newsletter updates for our missionaries. For contact info of those not posted online because they serving in secure areas, please email our District Director of Global Partners Denn Guptill (denn@cornerstonehfx.ca).

TWCC National Board Convenes

National Superintendent Steve Elliott convened the staff and National Board of The Wesleyan Church of Canada this past week to make final preparations for our second National Conference which will take place in Calgary, Alberta, on August 11th & 12th.

CLICK HERE for more details about the “Great God!” Conference ahead.

CLICK HERE for updates on the National Prayer Tour as it is now in Ontario and has already travelled through the Atlantic Provinces & Maine en route to Campbell River, BC and back to conclude in Calgary on August 11th.

400 Leaders Training – Reaching the “Hard” Quadrant

CLICK HERE to register for this free Zoom workshop.

Love New Canadians

How are you equipping your Church family to reach the 500K new immigrants coming to our Canadian neighbourhoods this year? One resource to offer them is the curriculum, coaching and learning community of Love New Canadians. With the Atlantic Immigration Program are our churches ready to reach people who don’t speak, eat, worship or look like us? Love New Canadians is active in 400+ plus churches of 20+ denominations across now 9 provinces (including New Brunswick) and 15 countries.

Seminar Title:

“A census was taken”: Opportunities for the Church Created by Recent Immigration

When: July 24, 2023 @ 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Atlantic Time
60-minute webinar + 30 minutes for Q&A
Prepared by Rick Love (rick@lovenewcanadians.ca)

Seminar Description:

In this seminar we will:

1) Analyze the rising numbers of immigrants, international students, and refugees arriving in Canada generally, and more specifically, in Atlantic Canada,

2) Explore the opportunities this creates for churches to develop pathways to Jesus for new Canadians, and

3) Propose a plan for how your church can connect with newcomers in your neighbourhood.

Bio: Rick & Patti Love have a passion to help new immigrants to Canada learn about the Lord Jesus. Rick (Ph.D.) is the Pastor of Intercultural Ministries at Foothills Alliance Church in Calgary, a ministry Patti (M.A. TESL) led for 16 years. In 2014 they started “Love New Canadians.” They have worked with 490+ churches and ministries in 8 provinces of Canada and 17 countries around the world, equipping for ministry with immigrants through seminars, coaching, and curriculum.

I would sooner have an optimism I can’t reach than a pessimism I can. (Dr. HC)
If churches aren’t living on less than they make, the thoughts of generosity and multiplication seem mind-blowing. (Mark Schmerse)
Lack of delegation is a limit to your leadership that affects both you and those you lead. (Jenni Catron)

CLICK HERE for Caton’s Island Camp Registration

CLICK HERE for National Prayer Tour Updates

CLICK HERE to follow along with the National Prayer Tour and watch the livestream of the prayer gatherings each Sunday night! CLICK HERE for an excellent interview with the two Kingswood students who are making this possible as they travel across Canada over this summer.

CLICK HERE to Download Promo Poster
CLICK HERE for More Info & Observer Registration

CLICK HERE to Register Your Team – September 8th!

Love Atlantic 2023!

Love Atlantic celebrated 135 churches/organizations, $445K of generosity, and 8000+ hours of volunteers service to lift up the Name of Jesus last year.

Save the Date: September 24, 2023

CLICK HERE to register your church – All the resources you need will be available on this site soon as you prepare your church family to join in sharing the love of Christ as you launch in the fall!

Follow 2023 – International Wesleyan Youth Conference

Our Church Multiplication & Discipleship team would love to invite you to the International Wesleyan Youth Conference – Follow 2023.

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

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