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Faith


Pastor
Bryan Walter
Avoiding the dumpster fire of ignorance




“Everyone in theme in both letters to Timothy is the need to without regard for the usual matters of context Only use large directory
this room is now teach "sound doctrine". He should not "have or authorial intent. Others spend way too
dumber for having anything to do with foolish and stupid much time trying to discern who the
listened to it", said arguments, because you know they produce Antichrist is, and forget to give their attention
the school quarrels" (2 Timothy 2:23). He should not to the actual Christ. (I'll probably get a letter first issue of every month
Remember to drop off your donations for the principal as he about this.)
EDSON FOOD BANK evaluated the waste time along with those who "devote 4. “they”
themselves to myths and endless genealogies.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank rambling Such things promote controversial If an article simply cites “they” as an
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, nonsensical answer speculations rather than advancing God's authority, question it. Any good reporter will
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. given by Billy work" (1 Timothy 1:4). quote the scientist, not just say “scientists
Pastor
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Madison, in the So in an effort to clean up the social media say”.
Ken Douma 1995 movie by the accounts of my readers, let me suggest a few 5. Quotes taken out of context
780-723-1350 Pastor same name. red flags to avoid. It bugs me when an article pulls a quote
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aaron Kauffman There is some 1. Straw-man arguments. totally out of context. Some articles quote a
truth to the line. In
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. the age of information, it's important to That is, something that misrepresents an preacher out of context to make him sound
heretical. Always, always, ask what a person
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson distinguish between what is right and true, and opposing position. Go ahead and enter the meant by what they said.
debate, but make sure you are being fair to the
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor the kind of words that will make you dumber. other side. In fact, one of the best ways to be My friends, if we all avoid these things, we
Most social media platforms are structured winsome is to listen closely to your opponents, will all be better off. When you open your
with algorithms that reward controversial and because the goal is to win over your enemies, mouth, the people around you may even
extreme views (as argued in the excellent not just win the argument. “And the Lord's become smarter.
video essay on Vox YouTube channel: "Why servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to
Every Social Media is a Dumpster Fire"). The everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring
In Loving memor
more outrageous the click-bait is, the more evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness” In Loving memory of y of
slanderous the attack ad, the more (1 Timothy 2:24-25).
Gordon
inflammatory the meme, the better it does. On 2. Name calling and disrespect Gordon
top of this, false information often travels If the servant of God “must not to be
Mitchell
faster than the ability of fact-checkers to quarrelsome”, let's also avoid the kind of
Remember to drop off your donations for the correct them. Thus, social media platforms name-calling evident in this headline from Mitchell
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March 25, 1924 -
EDSON FOOD BANK descend into the dumpster fire of ignorance, Rebel Media “Trudeau Promotes Incompetent January 20, 2005
January 20, 2005
and I'm saddened when those I love and
Cronies in Cabinet Shuffle”. That sounds
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank respect stoke the fire. more like an attack ad than a news story. The
Misinformation is certainly not a new
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, phenomenon. Propaganda has been around as author is not even trying to be objective. Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. long as there have been governments. False 3. Promoting speculations Fond memories linger everyday
Paul advised against controversial
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. prophets rise up as well as true ones. speculations including “myths and endless Remembrance keeps him near
In his second letter to Timothy, the Apostle
780-723-1350 Paul warned him to "avoid irreverent babble", genealogies” (1 Timothy 1:4). There were Those whom we love go out of sight
But never out of mind;
some who spent way too much time guessing
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. such as the teaching of "Hymenaeus and the future based on extended genealogies, or They are cherished in the hearts
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Philetus, who have swerved from the truth, telling fanciful, unbiblical stories. Today I see Of those they leave behind.
saying that the resurrection has already
a lot more speculation when it comes to some
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson happened. They are upsetting the faith of end-times predictions in which current events Forever loved and missed
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor some" (2 Timothy 2:16-18). In fact, a major are jammed into the pages of biblical prophecy June and Family CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
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your donations for the CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE EDSON FOOD BANK EDSON HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
623 50 St.,780-723-3157; 4407 7th Ave 780-723-4366 10 a.m.
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Professional Digital Passport System photos at Independent Grocer, 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
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Please call for Sunday School, bible Study, Youth activities and all other
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
ready in minutes while you wait... Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank 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!
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
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.
studies available.
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
Niton Junction Hall
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
The Food Bank will be open 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter Pastor Father Varghese Munduvelil BIBLE TALKS EDSON UNITED CHURCH Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
2 Thursday evenings, EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson. Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
the second and last Thursday Interim Pastor: Harald Froise CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
Open regular hours EDSON BREAD OF LIFE MISSION 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
We are open and going strong

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