Dear Church Family:
- April was a busy month with a lot of time taken up in the continuing search for a new Youth and Family Pastor. The process culminated with Aidan and Tina Ross visiting PAAC from April 15-19, where they met our existing youth volunteers, families of youth, the elders board and the existing pastoral team. It was a busy few days for all involved.
- Pastor Mark and the elders board extended an offer of employment to Aidan Ross on April 24, which he accepted. We look forward to him and his wife’s arrival in early June.
- The Elders had a day of education given by Ned Benner from Power to Change. The emphasis was on board functioning, communication, and leadership development. It was an excellent time of learning, discussion, and growth.
- As always, the Sunday meal was a great opportunity to connect and build community, however this one had the additional benefit of Chris Throness presenting vision for new leaders in the Alliance family of churches. This is an ongoing project, so evaluation and results will be presented in the future.
In conclusion I want to remind you of Ephesian 6:10 (AMP)
In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him]and in the power of His [boundless] might.
BOARD UPDATE
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Many in our church family are grieving due to losses of family, friends, as well as a loss in health due to sickness, and accidents. Pray that God would uphold them and comfort them and that we as a church family can come along side them and be the hands and feet of Christ during these times.
- Prayer for Aidan and Tina as they search for accommodations and move to PA from Calgary.
- Praise that Mom’s Morning Out Sale went ahead during another April storm. Thanks to all who pitched in to make it happen.
- Pray for the staff, Carla, Trisha and Ralph and their families as they work to keep the ministries of PAAC moving forward.
- Pastor Mark, Sandra and Pastor Liam are currently in the UK attending a leadership and Alpha conference. Pray for them as they learn and study for these 10 days, and then as they travel home.
- Prayer for Pastor Agneshia as she manages the pastoral duties on her own for the next few weeks, while still continuing to provide leadership and direction to the Children’s ministries.
- As always, I encourage you to pray, that all that are part of our church community would continue to hear and respond to the promptings of God as they live life in and around PA. That each of us would use the talents, insights and gifts we have been given to share Christ in our actions, time and our words.
Blessings,
Jerry Janzen
