Atlantic Connexion

• Chris Bounds made a special presentation to the General Board which included this challenge, “In the midst of confusion there is the need for conversation that brings clarity. Because our culture is speaking into the lives of our young people, in the vacuum of truth their confusion will continue. The issues of sex and sexuality are at the very heart of Scripture and should be at the heart of our regular teaching in the local church.”

General Board action and reports included a highlight from Dr. Craig Dunn who is in his 23rd year as CEO of Wesleyan Investment Foundation. WIF celebrated 77 years of existence on November 5, 2023. Craig shared, “God has blessed us in the first 70 years with $1Billion in assets and we reached the $2Billion milestone this fall in just seven moer years. Most of all, we are pleased to be doing the same thing that we were doing 77 years ago: Helping churches reach their communities for Christ!”

Caton’s Island Giving Tuesday 

In the landscape of today we need safe places that challenge and help shape who we are.  Summer camp is one of those places.  It sparks memories in all who have attended: memories of friends around a campfire, challenges to be conquered, and confidence to be gained.  Without the support of others volunteering their time or finances, we wouldn’t be as effective in reaching as many campers.  As costs increase, we need more partners to help support our mission.  This Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to partner with us.  Please consider a gift toward our new Staff Lodge or a monthly gift to continue the ministry.

• A celebration of her life and ministry was held this Sunday afternoon in Norton at Sherwood Funeral Home. A highlight moment included a beautiful eulogy by her son Allan Stevens who returned home from Albania with his family. The grandchildren singing the hymn My Jesus I Love Theewas a moving tribute to a life well lived.

Thank you to the many ministers and spouses who attended the service in support of the family and to honour Merle’s memory. We lift up the grieving hearts of her children Robert, Jackalyn (Dana), John (Lucy), Allan (Sheri), Patricia (Duane), & Andrew (Heather) as well as her stepchildren, Mark (Sherry), Ruth (Fred) , Beth (Steven), & Joel (Tracey). CLICK HERE for her obituary with opportunity to share words of comfort and support to the family.

• Power is never yours. It is yours to steward for those who need to be empowered for movement. (Kevin Myers)
• Paul got beat up more than idolized. Persecution is the price of movement. (Wayne Schmidt)
• While Christ made bold pronouncements regarding sin and righteousness, He also shared more tables than he flipped. (Chris Bounds)