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Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of the Month
6:45-8:00 pm. What if a natural disaster is your fault?
Open regular hours every Tuesday from
9-11 am. The answer is right in covenant came with blessings for obedience, and
the question: if a disaster curses for disobedience. (These are summarized in Celebration of Life Only use large directory
780-723-1350 is natural, by definition it Leviticus 26, and Deuteronomy 28, 30). These
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is not human caused. blessings and curses are fundamental for
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Man-made disasters have understanding many of the stories and prophetic DORIS STRAUB
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson a different name. writings in the Old Testament. Joel saw the plague first issue of every month
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was hit by a hailstorm. seed into the field and shall gather in little, for the
My house, vehicles, and locust shall consume it.” (Deuteronomy 28:38).
greenhouse all sustained The plague was a sign of a broken covenant. (Also,
damage. Everything in the first verse of the book: “The word of the Lord
the garden was ravaged. that came to Joel”)
Pastor
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Aaron Kauffman And many of my In this context, that which is terrifying can also
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma Pastor neighbours had similar be comforting. The same God who directs the
stories; some farmer's
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank Bryan Walter crops were completely written off. I didn't blame army of locusts is the one who is “gracious and
compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, anyone. I didn't think that God was targeting my love, and he relents from sending calamity” (Joel
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. house, or the homes of my neighbours. Hailstorms 2:13). He disciplines his people for their benefit.
happen, and if you happen to be in the way, you get
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. hit. Likewise, when a tornado rips through a If the problem is a broken covenant, the solution is
to return to it. “Rend your heart, and not your
780-723-1350 neighbourhood, it does not care what kind of garments. Return to the Lord...”(Joel 2:13). Please join the family
people live in those homes.
I struggled with how to conclude this article. Our
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Bible usually speaks of weather patterns in context is different than that of Joel because we are on June 8 from 2 to 4 pm
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. the same way. Jesus said, “God sends rain on the not under the same covenant. We should not be
just and the unjust” (Matthew 5:45). In one
using the weather to judge the mood of the divine.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson parable, the heavy rain fell and the floodwaters Yet the prophet invites us to consider the at the Senior’s Pioneer Cabin
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sand, and the wise man who built his house on the through such things. In memory of
In memory of
Ray Weisser
God has ways to get the
Remember to drop off your donations for the rock (Matthew 7:24-27). In Genesis 26:1 casually attention of people who are Ray Weisser
mentions that there was a famine in the land. No
EDSON FOOD BANK blame given or cause is assigned. It just happened, ignoring him. Hardship
March 4, 1928 - May 24, 1998
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank and Isaac had to live somewhere else for a while. tends to get our attention, March 4, 1928 - May 24, 1998
This is the normal approach to weather patterns.
but its not the only way. In
I have lost. Heaven has gained,
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, But it is not always the case. the gospel of John, Jesus I have lost. Heaven has gained,
In the biblical book of Joel, the prophet speaks of
promised that he would
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the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. a locust plague that devastated the land. Such continue to draw people to The most wonderful Dad
this world contained,
this world contained,
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. swarms are known to happen sometimes in the him: “when I am lifted up There's just one thing
There's just one thing
region (Jerusalem 1915, Egypt 2013), and Joel's
from the earth, will draw
that makes me glad,
that makes me glad,
780-723-1350 description is consistent with these. Where the all people to myself”. He God chose you to be my Dad.
locusts swarmed, they ate everything green.
God chose you to be my Dad.
said this to show by what
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Before them the land is like the garden of Eden, kind of death he was going Dear Lord up above,
Dear Lord up above,
behind them, a desert waste— nothing escapes
give Dad my love
give Dad my love
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. them” (Joel 2:3). “How the cattle moan . . . because to die” (John 12:32,33). Hug him and kiss him
God continues to draw
Hug him and kiss him
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson they have no pasture;” (1:18). Even the grape people into relationship and tell him I love him
and tell him I love him
vines and fig trees are ruined, because the hungry
with him. He'll use
and that I am always
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described as an invading army, spreading across attention, whether it be a thinking of him.
thinking of him.
the mountains (2:2), marching in a line (2:7), natural disaster, or a
Missing you always, Cindy
crashing through defences without breaking rank crucified saviour. Missing you always, Cindy
(2:8), and scaling walls (2:9). Even the sky is
darkened because of their numbers (2:10). Such CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
devastation would cause anyone to tear their CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
Remember to drop off clothes in grief. EDSON HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
But the most terrifying description of all is “the
your donations for the LORD thunders at the head of his army” (2:11). BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE 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
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE EDSON FOOD BANK It's not just a random problem of pests; God 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 1st & 2nd Sundays at St Catherine’s (623 50 St.) 10 a.m. 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
(Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Church in Peers, Alberta
Sunday School: K through Grade 6 during a.m. service;
Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship,
Please call for Sunday School, bible Study, Youth activities and all other
Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship,
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Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
ready in minutes while you wait... Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank Context is important. The nation of Israel had EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years. 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
Youth: Fridays, Gr. 6 to 12 at 7:00 pm. Various mid week small group
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m.
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
entered into a covenant with God, and this 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service. studies available. Niton Junction Hall
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050 EDSON UNITED CHURCH Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
The Food Bank will be open EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
George Kneteman
2 Thursday evenings, George Kneteman Interim Pastor: Harald Froise 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Pastor Father Varghese Munduvelil
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
the second and last Thursday CELEBRATION OF LIFE Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE MISSION CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
We are open and going strong
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Open regular hours Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743 5325 4th Avenue

every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Join us as we EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Boys and Girls fofcedson.com ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month.
remember the 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Please call for Youth Events. HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
life of George Pastor Aaron Kauffman GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH All services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
780-723-1350 EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 Interim Pastor: Harald Froise 1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Catherine’s building (623 50 St.) 780-723-3157 Pastor - Micah Brookhart
3rd and 4th Sundays at Grace building (4407 7 Ave.) 780-723-4366
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 8, 2019 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 5th Sunday - call for Location. Office: 780-727-2829
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Please call for Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth activities and all other
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D Last Thursday of the month 1:00 pm EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Various Mid-week small group studies available enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lion’s Hall
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Food Bank located at 4139 3 Avenue EDSON UNITED CHURCH Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829 EDSON BREAD OF LIFE MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
We are open and going strong
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
780-723-5787 4511 5th Ave., Edson Edson, AB 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
780-723-5787
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743 5325 4th Avenue
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
“Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
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Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com
Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
Lunch to follow - Casual attire Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Aaron Kauffman Pastor Father Varghese Munduvelil Phone 780-325-3999
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
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. Call office for weekday Mass times.
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
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