Category: Regional Pastors

May 19, 2016

Keeping Focused!

by Paul Zabel “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should stay in darkness!” (John 12:46) A father was once attempting to teach his boy how to plow a straight furrow. Finally he turned to…

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April 12, 2016

Such is our Easter joy!

by Thomas Prachar A pastor had just celebrated an early Easter morning service at one point of his dual parish, and was on his way now to conduct the service at his second congregation. Suddenly, his car gave a groan and a bang, finally coming…

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April 8, 2016

“Remember How He Told You” – St. Luke 24:6

by Nolan Astley St. Luke tells us the women went to Jesus’ tomb at “deep dawn.” That’s not exactly what most translations say, but the Greek word usually translated as “early” can also be translated as “deep.” Deep dawn, as in “it is always darkest…

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March 16, 2016

ABC District President addresses Alberta Government over sexual orientation guidelines

EDMONTON – Alberta-British Columbia District President Glenn Schaeffer has published a letter he has sent to Alberta’s Minister of Education regarding the guidelines on sexual orientation the provincial government has released for schools. “We commend your desire to provide a safe and caring setting for…

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March 11, 2016

There is power in prayer!

by Paul Zabel “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). Loneliness is often associated with the stillness and solitude of a quiet night when one is all…

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March 3, 2016

Some Good News

by Nolan Astley I had lunch in Edmonton recently with a friend who told me, “We really need to hear some good news.” He was referring to our church body, both at the national and district level and perhaps also to life in his congregation….

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