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Pastor
The truth will set you free
Bryan Walter



Jesus said, “then you survived, but it wasn't due to my attentiveness to “The truth will set you free”. Again, this truth is Only use large directory
will know the truth, and safety protocols. It was an insulated line not a set of facts, or the right doctrines. If Jesus
the truth will set you carrying a lower voltage, so it was safe to touch - is the embodiment of truth, he is the one who can
free” but I didn't know that at the time. This is what set a person free. The context agrees. “The slave
What was Jesus' slavery to sin looks like: an inability to stop does not remain in the house forever; the son first issue of every month
meaning? As always, yourself from making self-destructive choices, remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you
look at the context. In and disobeying rules put in place for our own will be free indeed” (John 8:35-36). It isn't
John 8, Jesus is wellbeing. information that sets a person free, but the Son.
speaking with “Jews The Bible describes sin as an inability to Believers become disciples by remaining with
who believed him” withstand temptation. “For I know that nothing Jesus, learning his ways, and as they remain, they
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Pastor (John 8:31). It should good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I are set free. His truth exposes the selfishness and
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma Aaron Kauffman be a friendly crowd; have the desire to do what is right, but not the the self-destructive choices that lead to bondage,
people who want to
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank hear from Jesus, although they are not yet ability to carry it out” (Romans 7:18). and breaks the power of sin. According to this
Jesus promised freedom from that bondage. Or passage, freedom is conditional on only three
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, “disciples”. Yet the crowd becomes more hostile as Paul wrote in the chapter cited above, things: hear his word, believe his word, and
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. as Jesus explains himself. “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me remain in his word. As you put his words into
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. The crowd asked the most natural question: from this body of death? Thanks be to God action, then you will know the truth, and the truth

780-723-1350 “We . . . have never been enslaved to anyone. through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24- will set you free.
How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?”
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Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. How can people who are not slaves be freed But the promise is conditional. “. . . If you
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. from slavery? Jesus responds that “everyone abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

who practices sin is a slaveto sin” (v. 34).
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson Each year in elementary school, my class did a you will know the truth, and the truth will set you An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor unit on farm safety. Most of my classmates lived free.” (John 8:31-32). Being a true disciple,
knowing the truth, and being set free, are
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potential dangers all around us. This included my word”. In other words, “If you continue in
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message was clear: don't touch them, they can The promise of freedom is conditional on
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kill you. Electricity can even jump through the believing and applying Jesus' message. to be held at
Remember to drop off air, so don't even get close. One day, I was And there is more in to the word “know” The Red Brick Arts Centre
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doctrines. Knowing the truth means knowing
at Independent Grocer, overhead powerline. I recognized the danger, Jesus. It is relational knowledge, a knowledge of 12 pm to 3 pm
12 pm to 3 pm
knew that it could kill me, and promptly reached
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank up and grabbed it. Keep in mind, I was not a person rather than belief in a set of ideas.
Later in John's gospel, Jesus said “I am the
suicidal, just curious. When the opportunity truth.” That is, he is the embodiment of truth.
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the second and last Thursday
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
Open regular hours EDSON EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. 4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
(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
Professional Digital Passport System photos 780-723-1350 Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
ready in minutes while you wait... Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome! CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years.
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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
Last Thursday of the month studies available. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Niton Junction Hall BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community)
Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings
1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Food Bank located at Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.;
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information.
AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday.
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
4511 5th Ave., Edson EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH ALL ARE WELCOME.
EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Boys and Girls fofcedson.com ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. Office Phone: 780-727-3594 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
Please call for Youth Events. HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE (All services at 10 am Sunday mornings): ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th Pastor - Micah Brookhart We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
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 Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Remember to drop off your donations for the Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. Please phone for other information. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606 Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
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DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! EDSON FOOD BANK Various Mid-week small group studies available ALL ARE WELCOME. Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, 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-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050;
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
“Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
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T the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am.
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Phone 780-325-3999
780-723-1350 Pastor Aaron Kauffman Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. EDSON UNITED CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
Call office for weekday Mass times.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. activities contact Pastor Aaron. FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
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
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com WILDWOOD CHAPEL
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
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