Weekly Newsletter

ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

Recipe for (not disaster)!
Many of us know the old saying "That's a recipe for disaster!"

It refers to anticipating the results of a situation as likely to end badly based on the factors involved.

For example, if you were to attempt to make a batch of sugar cookies and you had no flour or sugar, that might literally be a recipe for disaster!

On the other hand, sometimes the most unique and delicious creations have been made purely by accident. It may be hard to believe, but chocolate chip cookies, popsicles, and Worcestershire Sauce are a few such examples. When they were first created, none of them were expected to turn into the popular items that they are today.

Sometimes, in life, we can look at a situation and recognize all of the signs of a disaster in the making! And sometimes, that is the wisdom of God warning us of a potential storm or mistake that we should avoid.

But sometimes, even when we think that a situation is doomed for failure, God has a plan of hope and peace in the midst of it.

So before we are tempted to shout disaster over a situation, let's take time to ask God for His thoughts on it. Then let's speak life-giving words over the situation according to what God shows us through prayer and His Word.

Psalm 91:9-10 says: If you say, "The Lord is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.

This Christmas season, look for God to show you how those situations in your life that seem like recipes for disaster might actually be blessings in disguise!    

"If you say, "The Lord is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent."
Psalm 91:9-10 (NIV)

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

For Project Christmas Baskets, we are aiming to pack several hygiene baskets for those in need in our community. 

We are looking for donations of shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, washcloths, etc. to fill the baskets! If you would like to donate any items or donate financially toward this project, please contact Agatha at 403 593 9187. All donations must be dropped off by this coming Sunday, December 15th.

Werner and Linda Janzen have been invited to serve in Germany with YWAM from the end of January to mid-June 2025. They are looking for someone to live in their house while they are away. If you or someone you know is interested, please give them a call at 403 892 7705.

Our Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on
Monday, December 23rd at 6:30 PM at One Life Church.

One King, One Kingdom Joint Worship Service will be held on Sunday, December 29th at 10:30 AM at Westside Community Church.
(480 McMaster Blvd W)

Please find the Streets Alive Christmas Newsletter in the link below. Due to the mail strike, paper copies of the newsletter, unfortunately, are not able to be sent out, so we have provided the link below.

To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!