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Cows of Bashan: Unpacking a Biblical Insult
It's not often the pages insult. At the time, one of the symbols of strength justice and righteousness. They didn't live up to
of the Bible deliver this was a healthy bull. So, to be compared to a Only use large directory
Pastor kind of insult. the simple command, from the mouth of another
Bryan Walter healthy cow may not have sounded bad at all. But prophet:
“Hear this word, you Amos clearly intended it as an insult. He has told you, O man, what is good;
cows of Bashan, Second, Amos isn't really focused on obesity. and what does the LORD require of you
who are on the There may be a hint of that – like most of history, but to do justice, and to love mercy, first issue of every month
mountain of Samaria” the working poor would not have eaten well and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)
(Amos 4:1a) enough to become overweight. Only in recent
It was a time of wealth generations has it been possible to be both poor
for Israel's northern and overweight. I think his focus was on the
kingdom, at least for the apparent laziness: enjoying all the best of the land
Pastor upper class. But much
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Aaron Kauffman of the wealth was built without having to work for it, benefiting from a
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma on injustice. It was a system which “trampled the poor”.
st
Third, to our 21 century ears, the insult may
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank time of prosperity and expanding territory. The sound sexist. How dare a man intone that a group
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, capital Samaria grew in power and influence, but of women are fat lazy cows? Let's put that in
God was not pleased. The poor were being driven
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. into debt, then sold into slavery “for a pair of context. Over a total 9 chapters, Amos mentions
women only here. The rest of the indictments are
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. sandals” (2:6; 8:6). When the poor would take predominantly aimed at men. Even here, he
780-723-1350 matters to court, they came before judged who chastises the rich women for benefitting from the
were bribed (5:12). Amos even called out the
injustice that their husbands cause. They are
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. nobility for imposing taxes on the poor – even complicit benefactors in the deeds of their
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember to drop off your donations for the taxing grain and straw (5:11), and imposing fines husbands. Wine was one of the things confiscated
(2:8). There was a huge wealth imbalance,
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson maintained by unjust courts and economics. from the poor in the form of fines (2:8). When
they told their husbands to bring more drink, they
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor EDSON FOOD BANK Amos continued, indirectly urge them to take it from others.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank “who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, This is what Allen Geunther calls “arms-length
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, who say to your husbands, 'Bring, that we may injustice”, and “conspicuous consumption”. The
drink!' (Amos 4:1b)
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Bashan was a region east of Israel known for its wealthy, both men and women, looked for a life
of ease, not caring about the cost to others.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. lush pastures. The cattle of this area had the most We are far removed from Samaria, but
enviable of bovine lifestyle: abundant grass, and sometimes also benefit from arms-length
780-723-1350 not much to do except sit around chewing their injustice. There is a good chance some clothes
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. cud. Compared to the typical life of a cow, they you wear was made by a worker who was paid Jean Doucet, Mary Louise Downer, Joan Carter,
had it easy. In other areas of the country, grass
less than the cost of living. There is a good
Alison Reid, and Desawit Gepremichaem
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. was sparse, and cows lived the life of a working chance that some fruit and vegetables in the local getting ready to serve up a free lunch during
tractor.
Kate's Kitchen on September 19. When asked
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson But Amos wasn't talking to the cows. He had store were harvested by a migrant worker – a man why Kate's Kitchen was important to the
who worked hard but was denied the benefits of
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor the wealthy class women of Samaria in his sights. citizenship, and feared deportation if he community, volunteer Joan Carter said, "Need is
They sat on top of the social ladder, lived in stone complained about any problems. Willingly or not always about food. Some just want to come
houses (5:11) decorated with ivory (3:15), and otherwise, you and I benefit. It is not usually and have company because they are lonely. We
even had vacation homes to enjoy (3:15). They possible to inspect the origins of your groceries also have a lot of fun and have made a lot of
eat rich food (6:4) and have leisure time to and clothing, or look into the eyes of those who friends with the people that come." Dianne
improvise music (6:5). They exemplified the produced it, but at least care. At least try. Chiesa who enjoys attending Kate's Kitchen
idyllic lifestyle of a well-fed cow. The wealthy of Samaria cared more about said, "I enjoy visiting with people. It is a very
Before reacting too much, let's break down having a life of ease and privilege than about welcoming atmosphere which is really nice."
photo Deanna Mitchener
Remember to drop off some of our first impressions.
First, it's unclear whether the women themselves
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE your donations for the would have perceived “cows of Bashan” as an CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
EDSON FOOD BANK EDSON CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
EDSON
Professional Digital Passport System photos BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
623 50 St.,780-723-3157; 4407 7th Ave 780-723-4366 10 a.m.
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
1st & 2nd Sundays at St Catherine’s (623 50 St.) 10 a.m.
ready in minutes while you wait... at Independent Grocer, Mary Beaverly Brown 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location. BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank May 26,1936 - Oct. 2nd, 2016 Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Please call for Sunday School, bible Study, Youth activities and all other 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided Church in Peers, Alberta
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;
enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME.
AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
The Food Bank will be open MOM . . . 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson 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
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
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.
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
2 Thursday evenings, COULD YOU COME BACK EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH studies available. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Niton Junction Hall
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
the second and last Thursday AND STAY A WHILE Interim Pastor: Harald Froise 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747 Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Open regular hours AND SEE YOU SMILE EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. I WANT TO HOLD YOU TIGHT Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. 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
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
AND NEVER LET GO EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Boys and Girls
Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA
fofcedson.com
AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Please call for Youth Events.
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-1350 I LOVE YOU SO! EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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All services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings.
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Catherine’s building (623 50 St.) 780-723-3157
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Love always and forever Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided 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
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Office: 780-727-2829
5th Sunday - call for Location.
Last Thursday of the month
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Please call for Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth activities and all other
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
780-723-5787 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. George 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Various Mid-week small group studies available enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
780-723-5787
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
Bob, Andy
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Food Bank located at Gail, Bev, Maryann, Sheri EDSON UNITED CHURCH Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
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Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue
EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
4511 5th Ave., Edson
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Tannice, Trisha, Bea, Steven, Ashley, Tyler, FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245 Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Amber, Nicole, Daniel, Michelle, Teryn, 463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558 WILDWOOD CHAPEL “Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service
Jenna, Renay, Lee, Shelby, Emma Jared Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999 EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
and families Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC) Phone 780-325-3999
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Call office for weekday Mass times.
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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Cows of Bashan: Unpacking a Biblical Insult
It's not often the pages insult. At the time, one of the symbols of strength justice and righteousness. They didn't live up to
of the Bible deliver this was a healthy bull. So, to be compared to a Only use large directory
Pastor kind of insult. the simple command, from the mouth of another
Bryan Walter healthy cow may not have sounded bad at all. But prophet:
“Hear this word, you Amos clearly intended it as an insult. He has told you, O man, what is good;
cows of Bashan, Second, Amos isn't really focused on obesity. and what does the LORD require of you
who are on the There may be a hint of that – like most of history, but to do justice, and to love mercy, first issue of every month
mountain of Samaria” the working poor would not have eaten well and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)
(Amos 4:1a) enough to become overweight. Only in recent
It was a time of wealth generations has it been possible to be both poor
for Israel's northern and overweight. I think his focus was on the
kingdom, at least for the apparent laziness: enjoying all the best of the land
Pastor upper class. But much
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor Aaron Kauffman of the wealth was built without having to work for it, benefiting from a
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma on injustice. It was a system which “trampled the poor”.
st
Third, to our 21 century ears, the insult may
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank time of prosperity and expanding territory. The sound sexist. How dare a man intone that a group
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, capital Samaria grew in power and influence, but of women are fat lazy cows? Let's put that in
God was not pleased. The poor were being driven
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. into debt, then sold into slavery “for a pair of context. Over a total 9 chapters, Amos mentions
women only here. The rest of the indictments are
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. sandals” (2:6; 8:6). When the poor would take predominantly aimed at men. Even here, he
780-723-1350 matters to court, they came before judged who chastises the rich women for benefitting from the
were bribed (5:12). Amos even called out the
injustice that their husbands cause. They are
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. nobility for imposing taxes on the poor – even complicit benefactors in the deeds of their
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember to drop off your donations for the taxing grain and straw (5:11), and imposing fines husbands. Wine was one of the things confiscated
(2:8). There was a huge wealth imbalance,
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson maintained by unjust courts and economics. from the poor in the form of fines (2:8). When
they told their husbands to bring more drink, they
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor EDSON FOOD BANK Amos continued, indirectly urge them to take it from others.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank “who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, This is what Allen Geunther calls “arms-length
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, who say to your husbands, 'Bring, that we may injustice”, and “conspicuous consumption”. The
drink!' (Amos 4:1b)
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. Bashan was a region east of Israel known for its wealthy, both men and women, looked for a life
of ease, not caring about the cost to others.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. lush pastures. The cattle of this area had the most We are far removed from Samaria, but
enviable of bovine lifestyle: abundant grass, and sometimes also benefit from arms-length
780-723-1350 not much to do except sit around chewing their injustice. There is a good chance some clothes
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. cud. Compared to the typical life of a cow, they you wear was made by a worker who was paid Jean Doucet, Mary Louise Downer, Joan Carter,
had it easy. In other areas of the country, grass
less than the cost of living. There is a good
Alison Reid, and Desawit Gepremichaem
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. was sparse, and cows lived the life of a working chance that some fruit and vegetables in the local getting ready to serve up a free lunch during
tractor.
Kate's Kitchen on September 19. When asked
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson But Amos wasn't talking to the cows. He had store were harvested by a migrant worker – a man why Kate's Kitchen was important to the
who worked hard but was denied the benefits of
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor the wealthy class women of Samaria in his sights. citizenship, and feared deportation if he community, volunteer Joan Carter said, "Need is
They sat on top of the social ladder, lived in stone complained about any problems. Willingly or not always about food. Some just want to come
houses (5:11) decorated with ivory (3:15), and otherwise, you and I benefit. It is not usually and have company because they are lonely. We
even had vacation homes to enjoy (3:15). They possible to inspect the origins of your groceries also have a lot of fun and have made a lot of
eat rich food (6:4) and have leisure time to and clothing, or look into the eyes of those who friends with the people that come." Dianne
improvise music (6:5). They exemplified the produced it, but at least care. At least try. Chiesa who enjoys attending Kate's Kitchen
idyllic lifestyle of a well-fed cow. The wealthy of Samaria cared more about said, "I enjoy visiting with people. It is a very
Before reacting too much, let's break down having a life of ease and privilege than about welcoming atmosphere which is really nice."
photo Deanna Mitchener
Remember to drop off some of our first impressions.
First, it's unclear whether the women themselves
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE your donations for the would have perceived “cows of Bashan” as an CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
EDSON FOOD BANK EDSON CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
EDSON
Professional Digital Passport System photos BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
623 50 St.,780-723-3157; 4407 7th Ave 780-723-4366 10 a.m.
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
1st & 2nd Sundays at St Catherine’s (623 50 St.) 10 a.m.
ready in minutes while you wait... at Independent Grocer, Mary Beaverly Brown 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 3rd & 4th Sundays at Grace (4407 7 Ave.); 5th Sunday call for location. BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank May 26,1936 - Oct. 2nd, 2016 Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Please call for Sunday School, bible Study, Youth activities and all other 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided Church in Peers, Alberta
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;
enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME.
AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday.
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
The Food Bank will be open MOM . . . 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson 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
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
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.
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
2 Thursday evenings, COULD YOU COME BACK EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH studies available. EDSON UNITED CHURCH Niton Junction Hall
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
the second and last Thursday AND STAY A WHILE Interim Pastor: Harald Froise 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service. CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747 Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
Open regular hours AND SEE YOU SMILE EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue
5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. I WANT TO HOLD YOU TIGHT Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. 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
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
AND NEVER LET GO EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting; Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Boys and Girls
Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA
fofcedson.com
AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Please call for Youth Events.
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-1350 I LOVE YOU SO! EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN/LUTHERAN CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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All services at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings.
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Catherine’s building (623 50 St.) 780-723-3157
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Love always and forever Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided 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
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Office: 780-727-2829
5th Sunday - call for Location.
Last Thursday of the month
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Please call for Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth activities and all other
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
780-723-5787 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. George 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Various Mid-week small group studies available enquiries. ALL ARE WELCOME Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
780-723-5787
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
Bob, Andy
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Food Bank located at Gail, Bev, Maryann, Sheri EDSON UNITED CHURCH Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
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Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Red Brick Arts and Museum Bldg. 3rd Floor, 4818 7th Avenue, Edson
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue
EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
4511 5th Ave., Edson
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Tannice, Trisha, Bea, Steven, Ashley, Tyler, FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245 Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Amber, Nicole, Daniel, Michelle, Teryn, 463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558 WILDWOOD CHAPEL “Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service
Jenna, Renay, Lee, Shelby, Emma Jared Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999 EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WILDWOOD CHAPEL
6212 - 13th Ave., Edson
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661.
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
and families Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC) Phone 780-325-3999
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Call office for weekday Mass times.
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.
