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How devotions work





Not long ago, a meditate means to think about; to ponder. naturally, especially if I read a devotional that Only use large directory
friend asked me, Christian meditation involves actively is interesting. My favourite are the
Pastor
Bryan Walter “how do you do engaging the mind, remembering the words devotionals are written by people outside of
devotions?” She was and teachings of scripture. I will meditate my own culture. They often give me a fresh

fairly new to on your precepts and fix my eyes on your perspective on a familiar scripture. first issue of every month
Christianity, and ways” (Psalm 119:15). Meditation requires Ask lots of questions. Why did the author
honestly wanted to time and effort. It doesn't happen by write this? What was he going through? Are
know. It was also accident. You can't think about what the there ways to misinterpret this? How does
going to be her turn to Bible says through the watches of the night if this teaching affect my life? What does this
lead a devotional, so you don't know what the Bible says. passage teach about God? How can I explain
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Pastor she wanted to know Devotions have 3 basic components: read, this to a six-year-old?
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma Aaron Kauffman what to do. think, and pray. 3) Pray. Just talk to God about what you are
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank When Christians 1) Read scripture: The length is not reading or learning, about what you are

The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, talk about “doing devotions”, they usually important: you don't get extra points for feeling, or whatever the passage brings up.
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. mean a regular habit of Bible reading and reading more words. Give yourself Ask the questions that you can't answer. God
prayer. Some people do them in the morning, something to think about. Some days, I have may never reveal all the answers, but that's not
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. some do them in the evening. My parents pondered a single proverb, and other days I the point. The Bible says “pray continually”
780-723-1350 have consistently read a devotional guide sped through the entire gospel of Mark. (The (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NIV). Devotions help

Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. after breakfast (it worked for their schedule). story moves surprisingly fast.) guide you in the conversation.
Many people use a devotional guide like Our
Don't ignore the basic rules of Bible
Finally, just do something. “It is for freedom
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember to drop off your donations for the Daily Bread, which is available for free interpretation: look for the author's intention, that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1).
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson online (odb.org). and what it would have meant to the first There is a freedom to do whatever works for
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor EDSON FOOD BANK I love questions like this, because they are reader. Don't ignore the context. “I can do you. For early birds, the morning works well.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank so practical. And in this case, open-ended. all things through Christ who strengthens Psalm 5:3 says “O LORD, in the morning you
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, There is no set format to follow, you do me” (Philippians 4:13) does not mean “I can hear my voice”. For the night owls, it may be
whatever works for you. The command in
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. scripture, given to Joshua, says “This Book of win at all sports”. the time just before bed. “On my bed I
Even those who can't read can participate.
remember you; I think of you through the
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. the Law shall not depart from your mouth, Young children can participate in devotions if watches of the night” (Psalm 63:6). Daniel
780-723-1350 but you shall meditate on it day and night, so the words are read to them. At times when famously had a habit of praying 3 times a day,
that you may be careful to do according to all literacy was low, Christians memorized
facing Jerusalem (Daniel 6:10).
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. that is written in it. For then you will make scriptures, songs, and stories. They wrote the Also finally, relax. It isn't supposed to be a
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. your way prosperous, and then you will have theology of the church into hymns which burden. It is a discipline, and it takes effort,
but it is rewarding. If you miss a day, just get
good success” (Joshua 1:8). The same idea is could be sung. They used symbols and
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson repeated later repeated in Psalm 1 as a pictures to remind themselves of the lessons back up and try again. Give it a try and see
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor description of a righteous person: “but his they learned at church. what happens.
delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his 2) Think about it. “I will ponder all your If this article encouraged you to start a habit,
law he meditates day and night (Psalm 1:2) work, and meditate on your mighty deeds” let me know how it goes.
And this is basic idea of devotions. To (Psalm 77:12). I find this comes pretty


CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area


Remember to drop off EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE your donations for the BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EDSON HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
EDSON FOOD BANK (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 BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE 623 50 St.,780-723-3157; 4407 7th Ave 780-723-4366 10 a.m.
1st & 2nd Sundays at St Catherine’s (623 50 St.) 10 a.m.
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Professional Digital Passport System photos Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastors John & Roberta Greiner 3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location.
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,
ready in minutes while you wait... at Independent Grocer, Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years. EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome! AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME.
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank 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 ALLIANCE CHURCH THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
studies available.
EDSON UNITED CHURCH Niton Junction Hall 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
The Food Bank will be open Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson. Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen.
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
2 Thursday evenings, A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747 Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
the second and last Thursday EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558
CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting;
Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow

Boys and Girls
Open regular hours Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA fofcedson.com ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG 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.
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month.

every Tuesday from 9-11 am. Please call for Youth Events. HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
All services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings.
EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH 1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Catherine’s building (623 50 St.) 780-723-3157 ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Aaron Kauffman
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 3rd and 4th Sundays at Grace building (4407 7 Ave.) 780-723-4366 Pastor - Micah Brookhart GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 5th Sunday - call for Location. Office: 780-727-2829 EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
D 780-723-1350 Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Please call for Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth activities and all other Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Various Mid-week small group studies available
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Last Thursday of the month
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
780-723-5787 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. 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. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
780-723-5787
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050;
Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
“Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Food Bank located at EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
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Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
4511 5th Ave., Edson
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship @ 11
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988
Pastor Aaron Kauffman Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC) Phone 780-325-3999 Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service a.m.
Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Call office for weekday Mass times. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. WILDWOOD CHAPEL
Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
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