Children Lead Worship Service at Edmonton Central Church

It was children's Sabbath on January 14, 2023, and it was soon evident that our children’s department at Edmonton Central Seventhday Adventist Church from cradle roll to early teens, was capable and ready to officiate in the worship program. It was also quite evident that getting involved on a collaborative effort, was a blessing to all but more so it was an avenue for the children to passionately express their emotions, talents, and their love for God. I love how our church is embracing our children's church programs, this tells me that we as adults are willing and ready to support our young people as they focus on putting God first. It is also an incredible blessing to have caring adults who have invested time and energy in the development of our young people in their congregation, through both formal and informal activities. We praise God for such talents in our churches.

I believe that if every church had an active youth / young adult ministry, the exit rate for our young people would decrease tremendously.

After an exceptional performance from the children's department, welcome was extended to all by Brother Bobby George, our guest speaker for the hour with a sermon entitled, “New Beginnings.” In his sermon, Bobby pointed out ten lessons from the Bible of new beginnings. Our key Bible text was taken from 2 Corinthians 5:17. We were reminded from the life of David that although David had done many wrongs, God gave him a new start when he repented. We were encouraged by the speaker that someone is waiting to be challenged and changed by your testimony. When God gives you a new beginning, give yourself a new start. When God gives you a new beginning, change the behaviours you use to have. When God gives you a new beginning, resurrect your devotional life. Our God is all about second chances. Submitted by Ina

Martin, Edmonton Central