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The Significance of Virgin Birth, According to Matthew
One of the central years later? The answer is found within the next 4 Jesus throughout the pages of Isaiah. And when
features of the Christmas chapters of Isaiah. The prophet went on to speak of a readers do that, we see other things, like Jesus' spirit- Only use large directory
story is the virgin birth. different child; not the Immanuel of the short-term filled ministry. “And the Spirit of the LORD shall
Jesus was not conceived sign, but of a greater Immanuel, given even greater rest upon him. . .” (Isaiah 11:2), “The Spirit of the
through normal means, names. Lord GOD is upon me” (Isaiah 61:1). Readers see
but through the power of “For to us a child is born, his miracles: “Then the eyes of the blind shall be first issue of every month
Pastor the Holy Spirit (Luke to us a son is given; opened . . . then shall the lame man leap like a deer”
Bryan Walter 1:35). It was important and the government shall be upon his shoulder, (Isaiah 35:5-6). Readers see his crucifixion as he CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
enough that it was and his name shall be called fulfilled the role of the suffering servant “Surely he
included in two of the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows” EDSON HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community)
four gospels (Matthew Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). (Isaiah 53:4). BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366
and Luke). It mattered Here's the point: the virgin birth shines a spotlight So, when you retell the Christmas story this year, 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings
Pastor on the writings of Isaiah. Jesus is the one who bears know that the virgin birth is not just an insignificant Pastors John & Roberta Greiner 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Aaron Kauffman enough to be included in Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.;
Pastor Pastor the Apostles Creed, an the significance of all of those names. And Isaiah plot point, it points to how Jesus' life fulfills the AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. 5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
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things that the biblical writers want us to And a couple chapters later, Isaiah describes the Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
understand. For this article, I'll narrow my focus to ancestry of this child: “There shall come forth a Born in Campbell River, Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
how Matthew quotes the book of Isaiah. shoot from the stump of Jesse” (Isa 11:1). That is, B.C. on Dec 21, 1941, EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
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Jesus' earthly father Joseph to be descendent from
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Here's the point: when Matthew said that the virgin
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The Significance of Virgin Birth, According to Matthew
One of the central years later? The answer is found within the next 4 Jesus throughout the pages of Isaiah. And when
features of the Christmas chapters of Isaiah. The prophet went on to speak of a readers do that, we see other things, like Jesus' spirit- Only use large directory
story is the virgin birth. different child; not the Immanuel of the short-term filled ministry. “And the Spirit of the LORD shall
Jesus was not conceived sign, but of a greater Immanuel, given even greater rest upon him. . .” (Isaiah 11:2), “The Spirit of the
through normal means, names. Lord GOD is upon me” (Isaiah 61:1). Readers see
but through the power of “For to us a child is born, his miracles: “Then the eyes of the blind shall be first issue of every month
Pastor the Holy Spirit (Luke to us a son is given; opened . . . then shall the lame man leap like a deer”
Bryan Walter 1:35). It was important and the government shall be upon his shoulder, (Isaiah 35:5-6). Readers see his crucifixion as he CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
enough that it was and his name shall be called fulfilled the role of the suffering servant “Surely he
included in two of the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows” EDSON HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community)
four gospels (Matthew Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). (Isaiah 53:4). BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366
and Luke). It mattered Here's the point: the virgin birth shines a spotlight So, when you retell the Christmas story this year, 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings
Pastor on the writings of Isaiah. Jesus is the one who bears know that the virgin birth is not just an insignificant Pastors John & Roberta Greiner 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Aaron Kauffman enough to be included in Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.;
Pastor Pastor the Apostles Creed, an the significance of all of those names. And Isaiah plot point, it points to how Jesus' life fulfills the AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. 5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Ken Douma Aaron Kauffman early summary of the doesn't stop there: words of prophets spoken centuries earlier. EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH
beliefs of the church. It “Of the increase of his government and of peace 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
wasn't just incidental to the plot line, or a curious there will be no end, ~Obituary ~ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
detail. on the throne of David and over his kingdom, Duane Gordon EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
Why is it important? It's more than just upholding to establish it and to uphold it 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
the reputation of Jesus' mother. There are several with justice and with righteousness” (Isaiah 9:6-7) Gilbert Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
things that the biblical writers want us to And a couple chapters later, Isaiah describes the Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
understand. For this article, I'll narrow my focus to ancestry of this child: “There shall come forth a Born in Campbell River, Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
how Matthew quotes the book of Isaiah. shoot from the stump of Jesse” (Isa 11:1). That is, B.C. on Dec 21, 1941, EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
The gospel of Matthew takes a keen interest in this child would be born from the family tree of king We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
how the life of Jesus fulfills Old Testament David (Jesse's son). That's why it was important for Duane passed away at the Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606 Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Edson Continuing care on
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Jesus' earthly father Joseph to be descendent from
Remember to drop off your donations for the prophecy. He cites the Old testament more than any David, and why Matthew included Joseph's December 15, 2019 at the EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
other gospel and will often show prophetic
EDSON FOOD BANK fulfillment, even where it is not obvious or expected. genealogy (1:1-17). age of 77. 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Here's the point: when Matthew said that the virgin
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank After revealing to his readers that Mary was birth fulfilled Isaiah 7:14, he wasn't just pulling one He is survived by his wife of 54 years, EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Pastor pregnant through the Holy Spirit, Matthew says: Dorothy. Together they had five sons and six 4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, Aaron Kauffman “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had verse out of context, but inviting his readers to see grandchildren. Donald, who died at 10 days Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive old; Dennis; Darrel with Darian; Darcy (Kirsten) EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
and give birth to a son, and they will call him
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Immanuel” (which means “God with us”)” with Jacob, Oscar, Julia; Derek (Christine) with 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Ethan and Sam. Also, his siblings, three
780-723-1350 Remember to drop off (Matthew 1:22-23). Sur brothers and one sister: Lowell (Karen); Neil EDSON UNITED CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Surviving the Holidaysviving the Holidays
But if you look back to Isaiah 7:14, the text that
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
(Myrna); Randy (Maxine); Goldeen (Eli).
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. your donations for the Matthew quoted, it doesn't seem like this is a Duane was predeceased by his parents, 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDSON FOOD BANK prophecy about the Messiah. In the context, Isaiah When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the Stanley and Iris, as well as his brother Dave. FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
gave this sign to king Ahaz and the House of David,
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
holiday season can be especially painful.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Royal
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson at Independent Grocer, as short term sign. He assured Ahaz that the two Canadian Legion in Edson on January 4, 2020 Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com
nations threatening him (northern Israel, and Aram)
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank would be defeated by Assyria. “For before the boy Join us for our seminar “Surviving the Holidays” at 1:00 pm. WILDWOOD CHAPEL
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, Monday, December 23: Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
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The Food Bank will be open deserted” (Isaiah 7:16). This happened within a few at Bethel Edson Family Worship Centre FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
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the second and last Thursday
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
Open regular hours
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
(Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) Sunday School: K through Grade 6 during a.m. service; Church in Peers, Alberta
Professional Digital Passport System photos 780-723-1350 Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
ready in minutes while you wait... Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome! CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Youth: Fridays, Gr. 6 to 12 at 7:00 pm. Various mid week small group Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH EDSON HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community)
Last Thursday of the month studies available. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Niton Junction Hall BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366
WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH Pastors John & Roberta Greiner 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.;
Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship,
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Food Bank located at Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. 5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
4511 5th Ave., Edson EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Boys and Girls fofcedson.com ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. Office Phone: 780-727-3594 Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Please call for Youth Events. HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION
EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE (All services at 10 am Sunday mornings): ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th Pastor - Micah Brookhart Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.; 5th Sunday - call for location. Office: 780-727-2829 Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606 Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
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DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Please phone for other information. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Various Mid-week small group studies available
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Remember to drop off your donations for the EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Aaron Kauffman GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
EDSON FOOD BANK
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service. Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. 4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050;
Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
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“Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
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Office Phone: 780-727-3594
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC) 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta EDSON UNITED CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Phone 780-325-3999
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
Call office for weekday Mass times.
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
780-723-1350 For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. WILDWOOD CHAPEL
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
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