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Show Hospitality, Except to . . .






How often do you was common for preachers and teachers to travel hosts a teacher, there is an implicit endorsement Only use large directory
invite someone to your from place to place. These men relied on the of the teaching.
home? Every other hospitality of others for their ministry. In John's So, what should a Christian host do with this?
Pastor rd first issue of every month
Aaron Kauffman day? Every week? 3 letter, he encourages his readers to support There are two dangers that I have seen. First, to
Every month? I spent a such people. “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you ignore John's warning and not to bother
few minutes with do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers investigating a teacher's doctrine. Before joining
Google trying to find as they are . . . For they have gone out for the church, or hosting an evangelist, or donating to a
what is normal for sake of the name . . . Therefore we ought to Christian organization, it is worthwhile to look at
Canadians. I came up support people like these, that we may be fellow what they teach. Ideas have consequences.
Pastor
Pastor Bryan Walter empty – except a 2017 workers for the truth. (3 John 1:5-8). Alternatively, there is just as much danger in
Ken Douma Pastor article stating that What was different about this group? John applying John's instructions more broadly than
Aaron Kauffman 66.8% of Canadians eat explains: For many deceivers have gone out into warranted. It would be a mistake to bar anyone
breakfast alone, and the world, those who do not confess the coming from your house simply because you have
57.7% eat lunch alone. That was interesting, but of Jesus Christ in the flesh” (2 John 2:7). He's modest doctrinal disagreement. That is, to
not what I was looking for. talking about those who teach a different account broaden John's criteria from those who teach
There were also several suggestions on how to of Jesus. They are false teachers; they teach a false things about Jesus, to whoever does not
politely encourage guests to leave your house, different gospel. They were not just wrong about believe exactly the same as you.
such as including and ending time on the peripheral issues, they taught things contrary to Also, John speaks specifically of false teachers.
invitation. Or if you need something more the core of Christianity: the identity of Jesus. When Abraham welcomed the three strangers, he
subtle: turn the lights up, put the food away, John tells us to avoid such teachers. Why? didn't know anything about them. There is still
Remember to drop off your donations for the begin cleaning, or announce that it is time for “Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what overwhelming encouragement to be hospitable to
EDSON FOOD BANK bed, and that you have to get up early. we have worked for” (v.7). Such teaching would strangers, to the poor and needy, to believers and
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank Pastor In the pages of the Bible, hospitality is undermine the true gospel. And because unbelievers, and everyone else.
This Christmas, practice hospitality. Invite
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, Aaron Kauffman considered a virtue. Readers are explicitly told “Anyone who welcomes them shares in their someone you don't know.
to offer hospitality: “Share with the Lord's
wicked work” (v.11). Such teaching would be
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. people who are in need. Practice hospitality” incredibly damaging to the church. If a person
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. (Romans 12:13), “Do not neglect to show
780-723-1350 Remember to drop off hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have Remember to drop off your donations for the
entertained angels unawares” (Hebrews 13:2).
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Abraham's example. His first reaction to the
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson at Independent Grocer, appearance 3 travellers (who he found out later The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings,
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank were angels) was to offer them a full meal, wash the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
their feet, and give them a place to rest before Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am.
going on their journey (Genesis 18). This is
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But there is one group which readers are told
the second and last Thursday not to host. In light of all the other in Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
instructions, and the virtue of hospitality, it is
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. jarring. “If anyone comes to you and does not Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor EDSON
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house or give him any greeting” (2 John 1:10).
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Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
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Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
EDSON
HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community)
Professional Digital Passport System photos 780-723-1350 BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years. 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
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.
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studies available.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Niton Junction Hall
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.; EDSON HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
EDSON UNITED CHURCH
Margaret Sharra (Bevan)
5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
Last Thursday of the month Margaret Sharra (Bevan) AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. ALL ARE WELCOME. BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE BIBLE TALKS Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings
EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH
1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
October 7, 1929 - December 12, 2018
6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 7, 1929 - December 12, 2018 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.;
Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship,
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
Food Bank located at She’s in the sun, EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service. AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
4511 5th Ave., Edson the wind, the rain, 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
she’s in the air you Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.

Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
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Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month.
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
breath you take. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Please call for Youth Events. HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
She sings a song We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
of hope and cheer, Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606 Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 WORSHIP SCHEDULE (All services at 10 am Sunday mornings): Pastor - Micah Brookhart
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th

there’s no more pain, EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue 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
CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
Please phone for other information.
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
no more fear. Pastor Aaron Kauffman Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502 Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Various Mid-week small group studies available ALL ARE WELCOME. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D You’ll see her in the EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
clouds above,
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson hear her whisper words of love. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG Pastor Aaron Kauffman We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service. Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050;
Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
You’ll be together before long,
EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 until then listen for her song. 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. Office Phone: 780-727-3594 4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca “Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
WILDWOOD CHAPEL
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Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
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Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Phone 780-325-3999
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 and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Forever loved and missed FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH EDSON UNITED CHURCH 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.
Forever loved and missed
Call office for weekday Mass times.
ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
by your children
by your children 463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558 Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com
Dixie, Leon, Ron, Pam and families
Dixie, Leon, Ron, Pam and families WILDWOOD CHAPEL FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
Sunday Service at 10:30 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
WILDWOOD CHAPEL
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
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