God’s Calling Brings Pastors to Vegreville

God’s Calling Brings Pastors to Vegreville

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Calvin and Hannah Somerville are the new Campus Pastors of North Pointe Community Church in Vegreville.

The married couple said the campus church in Vegreville will be an extension of the one in Edmonton. Even though they never planned on coming to Vegreville, they began to feel a strong calling after their Pastor Michael Voll talked about plans for the campus church during a Sunday gathering in late June.

They say the calling has brought new focus to their lives. “Every time we drive into Vegreville there’s something exciting about it,” said Calvin. They both agree this is an amazing opportunity and describe the people they’ve met so far as the “kindest and friendliest” people.

“There’s no better place than to be in the will of God. I feel at peace even though there’s so much going on,” said Hannah. The couple is in the process of selling their home in Edmonton, and Calvin said he can’t wait for the day to become a “Vegrevillian” and change the address on his driver’s license.

They both agree Vegreville has captured their hearts, attention, vision, and dreams. They are looking forward to establishing the church and are so grateful for the support of North Pointe Church in Edmonton as well as the existing members of the Maple Street Worship Centre, several of whom are pitching in their time and talents into the renovation. “We are so thankful to the people who pioneered this church, stayed the course, and kept its doors open.” They wanted to recognize Ed and Cheryl Koloszko for providing leadership to the church for many years.

They say North Pointe Vegreville is a “come as you are” church and no matter what stage of life a person is at or whether they are a believer or nonbeliever. they want everyone to know they all are welcome. “No judgement,” stresses Hannah, who wants everyone to feel safe and welcomed and to feel like they belong. The focus is to create a place that offers real hope, new life, and lasting purpose for residents of Vegreville and area.

Hannah will be heading up the kids’ ministry once the church is up and running this fall. The plan is to hold their first Sunday gathering on October 11. Hannah said they are going to start the kids’ ministry for Grades 1-6. She says it will be a place where kids can learn about God in a fun-filled way.

Eventually, they would like to operate a pre-school program in the church.

The Somerville’s accepted the position on July 9 and have been actively involved in the renovation project ever since. Renovations will include changes to the foyer, stairs, and bannister, flooring, a fresh coat of paint in all the rooms, new bathrooms as well as installation of new lighting and sound system in the auditorium. The stage in the auditorium has also been extended with the idea of hosting concerts and plays in addition to regular Sunday gatherings and a variety of special programs for everyone in the community to participate in.