Welcome to the last weekend of February. For being the shortest month of the year, it has certainly seemed like a long one. This is my last week as official Admin Substitute. Stacey Lees will take up the reins next week, starting March 1. There is much to learn, and therefore much opportunity for extending grace as it gets figured out. I’m thankful that my “boss” has been very patient with me while I’ve been filling in. So much has changed since I last took it on. The past two years have changed so many things. I’m glad Jesus never changes. (Hebrews 13:8)
With March always comes looking ahead to spring, and the busyness that spring brings. March is an in-between month, where the seasons seem to continually be in flux; is it really spring, or will winter hold on for a little longer? I find comfort these days, in the words Moses spoke to Joshua as he was transitioning into leadership, “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) Jesus, who never changes, goes with us. He will never fail us or forsake us. There is comfort and courage to be found in this knowledge.
Whatever your week brings you, whatever March has in store, wherever spring finds us, let us be strong and courageous. Let us not be afraid or discouraged. God goes before us, and he will not fail us or forsake us.
Blessings,
Lauralea
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30am and for our Worship Service at 10:30am.
We continue to do our part and observe the Provincial Covid guidelines. There will be no capacity limits, but face masks are still required. If you are unable to join us in person, feel free to check out our Livestream option, available HERE.
IF there are any changes to this week’s Sunday School or Worship Service, you will be contacted via email by Saturday night.
Stacey Lees will be starting as Ministry Assistant on March 1. She will be working in the church office on Thursday mornings. You can reach her by email at “malmomc@gmail.com” or by phone at 780-3520-2721.
Prayer Concerns
- Jillian’s friends, Al & Robin – waiting for more surgery
- McKenzie Pluim & Matthias Reid: Mission trips
- Sarah’s friend, Laura – is at home with loss of sight
- MaryAnn’s mom – continue to pray for healing and her treatments
- Larry Johnson waiting for surgery March 17
- Vivian & Audrey
- Praise that our financial needs are being supplied
- Sieg & Maxine
- Dave & Carol
- Glen & Laureen’s sister-in-law, Gaylia: her cancer is gone, but her lungs are filling with fluid. Pray for strength, perseverance and recovery
- Marcia’s cousin Naomi & family as they grieve their teenaged son’s death
- Pray for those healing from their Residential School experiences, and those processing the Residential School presentation last week
- Charlene: Upcoming appointment for her knee. Wisdom for the doctors, and grace.
- Praise that Neighbour Outreach has been able tor remain open and serving, sickness free. Prayer for wisdom, moving into the future.
- Vanessa Grimm’s brother is out of ICU, but still in the hospital needing a heart procedure.
- Pray for our country post-occupation
- Pray for Aaron Grimm as he transitions to life in his own house
- Pray for Vanessa; has a chronic, but treatable blood cancer. Pray for safety health-wise, as the treatment makes her vulnerable.
- Pray for Ukraine and Eastern Europe
- Ken Grimm hospitalized with heart concerns
- Pray for Chris and the Hawthorn family, as Paul passed away on Wednesday. (Condolences can be sent to: #307 4450 McCrea Ave., Edmonton, T5E 6S4)
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