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Built Different 1 Thessalonians < Back Resources for 1 Thessalonians BibleProject Guides - Book of 1 Thessalonians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No7Nq6IX23c 1&2 Thessalonians - G. K. Beale https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1844744639?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_3&storeType=ebooks&qid=1701361334&sr=8-5 How to Read 1 Thessalonians https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/interactive-content/527849/details

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The World In Crisis < Back Resources for our sermon series "The World In Crisis": Week One, November 5 - The Gift of Giving: “ God and Money ” (John Cortines, Gregory Baumer) Bible Project Interview with “God and Money” Authors - Link Generous Giving - Link Week Two, November 12 - Techni(wise): “Tech-wise Family” (Andy Crouch) - Link “Tech-wise Life” (Andy Crouch) - Link “The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World” (Andy Crouch) - Link Rightnow media study of “Tech-wise Family” - Link One Sec App Week Three, November 19 - Power for Good: “A Church Called Tov” (Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer) - Link Week Four, November 26 - Rest in a Crazy World: “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” - Link “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” - Link Rightnow media study of “The Ruthless of Elimination of Hurry” - Link

< Back Pastor of Outreach and Missions Cathy Ferchau Pastor Cathy has been a part of Bethel for almost twenty years, originally becoming connected through Dove Taekwondo. She and her husband Garry are parents to Annaliese, Katie, and Isabella. Cathy is passionate about prayer, building relationships, and pointing others to Jesus. Outside of work and ministry, her favourite activities include spending time with family and friends, listening to music (and maybe singing along), watching sports, and being in nature with her dog. Cathy holds an M.Div. degree from Kairos University (Sioux Falls, SD)/Taylor Seminary (Edmonton, AB). She is a bi-vocational Pastor who also works as an American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpreter, a profession she has enjoyed for more than twenty-three years. Cathy@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

Lent 2026 | When the Word of the Lord Came 1 Kings < Back Resources for Lent: Fasting | Reflect on our Lenten Fasting Guide. Consider how the practice of fasting can help you pursue closeness with Jesus this upcoming season Lenten Fasting Guide .pdf Download PDF • 114KB Going Deeper | Read along with us through a weekly Lenten Devotional. We will also have some physical copies available in the back of the Sanctuary Lent Devotional (CT 2026) .pdf Download PDF • 17.41MB Sermon Series Notes: Book overview of 1-2 Kings from the BibleProject : here

21 days of prayer, prayer, intercession, communion, community, hunger, thirst 21 Days of Prayer Starting January 1, 2025 21 Days of Prayer | S tarting January 1, 2025 We build habits through purpose action, committed repetition, and community support. For many of us, building a habit takes approximately 21 days. At the beginning of this year, we invite you to join us in building and refreshing our habits and rhythms of prayer. Our challenge: pray every day . Choose times every day and give this space to God. Commit to pray with others - whether through a prayer group or with friendships around you. We also want to encourage our church to seek different ways to pray out - learn something new - whether this is intercessory prayer, prayer with fasting, contemplative prayer, inner healing prayer, and more. *Included with committed prayer, we invite everyone to explore and practice the spiritual discipline of fasting. We realize this may be a new practice for some. In essence, fasting is abstaining from food or drink for set aside amount of time in order to seek to be closer with God. This could look like abstaining from abstaining from a breakfast and/or lunch, and then breaking the fast for dinner. Or, fasting the full 24 hours, so long as you're able to do this physically. Check out this fasting for beginners guide, here . Everyday Prayer. Recommended Resources Lectio 365 : Daily prayer app from 24-7 Prayer | Pray the Bible every day through guided prayer sessions - morning, midday and night Practice the Way: Rule of Life Builder | Develop a plan for how you want to live life with God in the new year through chosen and intentional faith practices and rhythms Recommended Books: A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Thirsting by Strahan Coleman Recommended Course for Reflection: Practice the Way: Prayer | Go deeper in your understanding of prayer practices. Free discussion guide included. Practice the Way: Fasting | Learn about the powerful practices of fasting. Free discussion guide included. Recommended Articles: Powerful Prayer Promises! Practical Pointers for Biblical Fasting *If you're looking for more, we recommend prayer resources on CRCNA's faith practices page . Prayer Gatherings Praying together as a church family is the body of Christ working together. It brings encouragement, repentance, edification, joy, and the feeling of love among believers. prayer meetings provide an opportunity to listen to scripture and pray for needs within the church family and our community. We encourage you to join us! Everyone is welcome. *We will announce some additional prayer gatherings in the new year. For now, we have listed our regular weekly ones. Monday Evenings (via Zoom) | 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday Mornings (In Person + via Zoom) | 6:30 - 8:30 am

< Back Pastor of Congregational Care and Discipleship Wendy Werkman Wendy has been a member of Bethel since 2003. She brought her diversified work experience to Bethel and became the Administrator in August 2011. Wendy went to seminary and received an MDiv from Taylor Seminary, as well as completing the Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidates (EPMC) from Calvin Theological Seminary. In August 2022 , Wendy was installed as the Pastor of Congregational Care and Discipleship. Her passion is to see people become connected within the church family and grow deeper in their faith walk. When not at Bethel, you can find Wendy spending time with her husband, Melvin and their family, gardening, reading, enjoying walks or her new e-bike! Wendy@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

First Samuel Prophetic Grace < Back Resources for 1 Samuel Spoken Gospel 1 & 2 Samuel: Book Explained + Devotions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I97PwEJ5Ok0 Bible Project : Book Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJOju5Dw0V0 Books: 1 Samuel, Looking on the Heart (Dale Ralph Davis) – Here After God’s Heart, The Gospel According to David (Mark Boda) – Here

Cross through the Cliché < Back Sermon Notes May 11, 2025 Outline summary of message: "Love like God" (Luke 6, Luke 10) "Love the Sinner. Hate the Sin." Where did this come from? Origin: Augustine's Letter 211, written in A.D. 424: Cum dilectione hominum et odio vitiorum , “With love for mankind and hatred for sins.” Also, “hate the sin and not the sinner…” (Mahatma Ghandi) Jesus’ message: He loved all people. He also called out, and challenged sins He framed loving God in the context of also loving one's neighbor. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Jesus also said we should love our enemies. “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:27-28) We are all sinners! “...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) Understanding the Bible with the Bible’s Help Illustration of a blueprint The Bible is one unified revelation about God from God What does the Bible say about God’s love “But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16) “We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) What does the Bible say about what God hates “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26-27) “But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have made Him hide His face from you so that He does not listen.” (Isaiah 59:2) “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[b] Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) “These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.” (Zechariah 8:16-17) “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 7:37) “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:9-10) Application: Place in the Big Picture of God's Story “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:15-16) Through the cross, God sees Christ’s work in us, and not our own works. God hates sin. As he sees us, and Christ within us, In response, we love by acknowledging our sins, acknowledging our need of God to rescue us and change us Embrace being known, loved and challenge in community with God's Word Questions to consider: Is my reaction towards a person coming from God’s love? Is the action or choice I am concerned about sin? Am I seeking to judge a person by what I want to say or do? If not, what is my ultimate goal? The Bible Project Resource: What is Sin in the Bible?

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< Back Administrative Assistant Nicole Wildeboer Nicole is one of the Administrative Assistants at Bethel Community Church. She has been part of Bethel since 2008 and is happy for the opportunity to serve Bethel in this role. Nicole is a wife to Dan and a Mom to three wonderful kids! She enjoys a good laugh and spending time camping with her family. Info@discoverbethel.com elena@discoverbethel.com

< Back The Link Community Experience Jesus through our community (Young Adults) thelinkcommunity.ca The Link Community YOUNG ADULTS (18-30 something) : You’re invited! Join The Vine Community for a 3-part “Love, Life & Faith” Series & Dinner on Nov 23 (and Jan 11 &25). Come out for an evening of real talk, meaningful connection, and shared dinner as young adults from across the community explore life, love, and faith together. Hosted by Daryl & Sheri Van Driel (15426 59 St Edmonton). 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP to 780-916-3364 (text/WhatsApp), or trinityvinecommunity@gmail.com Upcoming Event: VINE WORSHIP 654 - NOV 9 Everyone’s invited! Join The Vine young adult community for an evening of praise, worship, and connection open to all ages. Come and lift your hearts in contemporary worship as we gather to celebrate our Lord together as one community. At Trinity CRC Sanctuary - Worship begins at 6:54pm. Previous Next