Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – I Corinthians 16:13 Head of Millstream held a baptism last Sunday and plan another later in the summer. Well done. It is great to see our smaller churches showing signs of new life along with all the praise notes from our […]
A fairly frequent visitor to a tree across from our cottage veranda. It is always interesting to note how lesser birds, as it were, react when the majestic eagle appears. There are life lessons to be observed and understood it seems to me. All pastors take note – the District Ministerial will take place at […]
Riverside Kids Camp was on last week and had a great group present. Monday night was bonfire night – what a great summer experience for the kids. The Caton’s Session of the Camp Board met last week on the island. Excellent reports from the summer ministry that is ongoing for several more weeks. Board member […]
Yesterday, I was honoured to be the speaker at the Irving Memorial Chapel in Buctouche. There was a full house present and we always enjoy our annual visit to the chapel. Peter was in Miramichi for the service yesterday to speak. They are expecting their new pastor David Green as he begins his ministry there […]
We were privileged to be at Seal Cove over the weekend to help celebrate their 125th anniversary. Seal Cove is the church that spiritually nurtured my father in his early walk with Christ. It is also the church that recommended my dad to the District Conference to be licensed as a minister. It goes without […]
Summer fun. Amidst all the ministry activity of the summer camping season and church relations, there is always a moment for a change of pace. On Saturday, we spent part of the day with three of our grandchildren. Great moments. Making memories. Having fun. Thankful. All four of our grands will be at Caton’s next week. […]
Last week I represented our General Superintendent at the District Conferences in Iowa/Minnesota and Mountain Plains. In Iowa, I had the privilege of ordaining four candidates and in Colorado Springs I ordained seven. One of the seven is the wife of our own Jason Hurd. It is so encouraging to see these 11 sharp people answering His call to […]
The E2WFestival, Canada’s Largest Christian Music Festival, was held in Shediac last weekend with headliners Newsboys and Third Day. Our tribe was represented on the stage and in support and serving roles as well as in the audience of course. Tim Guptill was privileged to pray with and minister to the performers back stage. Joel Wydysh […]
Beulah 2014 is just round the proverbial corner. Ten Tips… The first event of Beulah 2014 is a prayer gathering on Friday, July 4 at 7 PM. If you are on the grounds, please come and share in this prayer covering for the camp. On Saturday the 5th there will be a late afternoon BBQ followed […]
Yesterday was the third Sunday of Advent – the day for the shepherds’ candle. I trust you are enjoying this marvellous season of the year – let’s never lose awareness of the Presence in the midst of the presents. Rev. Conard Symonds was promoted to glory on Friday of last week. The Celebration Service for […]
Thanks to QuestionPro for providing us free survey templates for running multiple types of surveys. It aids in strengthening our nonprofit family.
