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e have been privileged and extremely blessed in having two pastors and their families join us at Edmonton Central Church: Pastor Roberson and Thaksheela Dorelus and Pastor David and Heidi Hamstra, and their children Antonin, Titus, Taleja, and Galen. Pastor Dorelus has accepted the position as an associate pastor. and Pastor Hamstra is our senior pastor. On behalf of all our members at Edmonton Central Church, we welcome you into the family of God. As we journey together, we pray our spiritual and social growth will develop into a lasting relationship with God and each other. We Have Something Better It was a rousing song service that set the stage for the timely message presented by Pastor Dorelus. He began by expressing thanks and appreciation to church officials at Edmonton Central Church who have contributed to making his transition accommodating and pleasant. After an official greeting to members and guests, God’s presence was invited in by prayer. In his sermon, titled “We Have Something Better,” Pastor Dorelus focused his audience’s attention on Acts 3:1–8 and related the story of this man who was crippled and lame from his birth. He never asked for healing; he never asked for a better life. Of all the things for which he could have asked, he asked for money. He wanted to be supported in his condition and nothing more. The speaker illustrated this remarkable story and made it relatable and relevant. This man had been crippled for so long, his issue became his identity, and survival from day to day was a challenge, but the unexpected took place. Thank God the disciples offered
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him something better. In closing, the questions were asked, “When God does something big, do we give him the credit? There are people all around us that are broken, looking for something better. Are we available?” These are the closing thoughts and admonitions: 1. Keep it Simple: minister in our daily activity 2. Open our eyes and hearts: sometimes, we are so busy, we never look 3. Jesus is the best solution — Presented by Ina Martin, Children's Sabbath school Department of Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church
Pastor Rob and Thaksheela Dorelus
