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Ignatius and next level obedience





It has been said, at any time. Ignatius would not have expected cares for the kids and does the dishes. Only use large directory
most people want to this from the average believer. This has resulted in some unfortunate events
serve God, but only What if the Superior is in error? Ignatius writes, when Jesuits misunderstood the wishes of their
in an advisory “the Superior is to be obeyed not because he is Superiors. Still, the insight into obedience is first issue of every month
capacity. But there prudent, or good, or qualified by any other gift spectacular:
are those whose aim of God, but because he holds the place and Genuine Christian obedience is not merely
is complete authority of God.” In other words, he is obeyed about living up to a moral code or following a
obedience. One of because of the position of authority God gave set of instructions. It is about living in a way
them was Ignatius him (see similar idea in Romans 13:1-4), not that is pleasing to God. “we make it our aim to
of Loyola. because of his own merits. Additionally, if the please him” (2 Corinthians 5:9). “Therefore, I
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Our culture is Superior lacks wisdom, writes Ignatius, God will urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma rooted in a narrative supply what is lacking. offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank Pastor that says, “find your Ignatius wasn't suggesting blind obedience. pleasing to God—this is your true and proper

The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, Pastor Aaron Kauffman own way”, or “find There were checks and balances; every superior worship” (Romans 12:1).
yourself”, or
is also accountable to one with a higher rank.
When we pray “your will be done on earth as it
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Bryan Walter “follow your heart”. There was plenty of room for questions and is in heaven,” we are asking that God's desires
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. But Ignatius said none of these things. Instead, clarifications. A priest can ask his superior to would be made real in our lives.
780-723-1350 he counselled radical obedience and submission reconsider. But Ignatius counsels his followers Ignatius: a radical trust that God will guide us as
I invite my readers to obey God in the way of
to authority. And when I allowed myself to step
to be content with whatever decision is made.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. away from my own cultural ethos, I found some “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean we submit to the authority he placed over us,
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. brilliant insights into serving God. So, I invite not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:6). and to seek to please your maker. And when we
you to think outside of your historical moment,
In this, I see a radical trust in God. Trust that
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson Ignatius was the founder and leader of the God will guide your do, we will find the greatest joy.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Jesuits, a monastic order. In 1553, three years fallible Superior, even
LOVE, LAUGHTER, FRIENDSHIP
before his death, Saint Ignatius penned a letter if he sends you where LOVE, LAUGHTER, FRIENDSHIP
Remember to drop off your donations for the on the topic of obedience. It's not just generic you do not want to go
Always Remembered, Forever Missed
EDSON FOOD BANK exhortation to obey God, but practical advice to do something you Always Remembered, Forever Missed
and thoughtful rationale to support it.
Some people have a special way of
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank In it he defended two basic teachings. First, a don't want to do. How Some people have a special way of
many of my readers
making others feel good.
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, priest was to obey his superior as if he were trust their pastor that making others feel good.
obeying Christ himself – fully and heartily. (The
fully? (Frankly, the
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Jesuits had a very hierarchal leadership thought of others
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. structure). For me, it seemed almost putting that much trust
blasphemous to hold any man in such high
HAZEL
780-723-1350 regard – then he explained. Ignatius is only in me is terrifying!) HAZEL
The second teaching
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. asking his followers to do what the Apostle Paul doubles down on the BOWNESS
BOWNESS
asked of slaves: “Slaves, obey your earthly
first. The priest should
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. masters in everything; and do it, not only when not only obey the
their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but
November 14, 1933 -
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Superior's expressed November 14, 1933 -
commands, but also his
February 25, 2016
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your intentions, his February 25, 2016
heart, as working for the Lord . . . It is the Lord unspoken wishes. It's
Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:22-24). If going the extra mile. It
a slave can serve an earthly master as to the is when a babysitter
Lord, how much more a priest serve the Lord by CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
following instructions of his superior?
We should keep in mind that these instructions CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
were intended for members of a voluntary EDSON HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH 4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
religious order, who were free to leave the order 623 50 St.,780-723-3157; 4407 7th Ave 780-723-4366 10 a.m. 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
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Remember to drop off BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE 1st & 2nd Sundays at St Catherine’s (623 50 St.) 10 a.m. (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
3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location.
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Please call for Sunday School, bible Study, Youth activities and all other
Professional Digital Passport System photos your donations for the Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME. Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years.
AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday.
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
ready in minutes while you wait... EDSON FOOD BANK EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 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
studies available.
Niton Junction Hall
at Independent Grocer, 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. BIBLE TALKS EDSON UNITED CHURCH Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Pastor Father Varghese Munduvelil
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson. Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Interim Pastor: Harald Froise A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747 Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
The Food Bank will be open Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
2 Thursday evenings, EDSON BREAD OF LIFE MISSION COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
the second and last Thursday We are open and going strong Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA
Boys and Girls
fofcedson.com
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743 5325 4th Avenue GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Please call for Youth Events.
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Open regular hours EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH All services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Catherine’s building (623 50 St.) 780-723-3157
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 Interim Pastor: Harald Froise 3rd and 4th Sundays at Grace building (4407 7 Ave.) 780-723-4366 Pastor - Micah Brookhart
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Office: 780-727-2829
EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Office Phone: 780-727-3594 Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. 5th Sunday - call for Location. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Please call for Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth activities and all other
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Various Mid-week small group studies available enquiries. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D 780-723-1350 EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com ALL ARE WELCOME EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE MISSION SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
We are open and going strong
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month
EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245 Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743 5325 4th Avenue Pastor Father Varghese Munduvelil “Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
@ 11 a.m.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH
Call office for weekday Mass times.
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Food Bank located at FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson WILDWOOD CHAPEL
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4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
4511 5th Ave., Edson
Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
Phone 780-325-3999
Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Aaron Kauffman Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
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