“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ.” v.1

Question: Do I seek to encourage other believers in their relationship with Christ?

“You have any encouragement from being unified with Christ, ”

“if any comfort from,” His, “love,” v.1

a. Likeminded v.2

b. Love Others “…being likeminded, of one mind.” It’s body, soul, and spirit loving others. v.2

c. Lowliness “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit,” “…Rather,” in humility, “value others above yourself,” or selfish ambition and conceit” v.3

1. We will foster meaningful relationships as we serve one another with the love of Jesus Christ, celebrating our rich diversity, while being unified in the common hope of our salvation and individual faith journeys.

2. AWC is a place where people are using their spiritual gifts to build up the body of Christ.

3. Every person who calls AWC home would be a part of a small group

4. AWC engages our online community from passive to active participants in spreading the gospel message.

5. We will provide our services in several languages.

6. AWC will be led by more people from ethnically and demographically diverse backgrounds.

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An Invitation From the FMCIC National Prayer Team The FMCIC senses the Lord is stirring up a spirit of prayer in us and we do not want to neglect this gift. So, you are invited to join us for 12-noon to 12:30 pm, Eastern Time, 6-days-a-week (Monday to Saturday), prayer meetings, until the end of September. These prayer meetings are open to anyone who would like to join in prayer for the FMCIC and Canada.

Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83398497735

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Passcode: 271664

Ministry Fair Join us after the service on Sunday, September 17th In the Evergreen Hall. We’re inviting program and ministries within the church, as well as local and global ministries that we support to join us and share information on what they do and how you can help them out. We hope to see you there!

Parents of Preschoolers (POP) restarts on Monday, Sept. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We invite you to attend POP with your preschoolers and help our church connect with our community. Visitwww.arlingtonwoods.ca/pop for details and to register for the new school year.

Pastoral Care Course The Pastoral Care course is being offered again from September 18-November 27. If interested pickup a pamphlet from the welcome desk or talk to/ e-mail Pastor Lynda lynda@arligntonwoods.ca.

Men's Ministry Golf Tournament This year marks the 21st annual men’s ministry golf tournament! Everyone is invited to join us on September 23rd at the Greensmere Golf & Country Club. Shotgun Starts at 8:00 a.m. and the cost will be $85 per person. Sign up by September 10th. Visit https://arlingtonwoods.ca/mensevents.php for all the details.

Deeper Roots for Teens (grade 7+)This monthly Sunday small group for teens restarts Sunday, September 24. For details, email christinev@arlingtonwoods.ca.

Fall Hikes Join us for some casual hiking at the Bruce Pit after the service on Sunday September 24th and October 15th around 11:50AM. If you’re planning on coming on the hike be sure to check in with Heather Brown prior to the service so that we know you’re attending.

Morning Prayer Meeting Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14th for a morning prayer meeting, a muffin and coffee/tea. We’ll be praying for our church, the upcoming debt retirement campaign and our community. RSVP to emily@arlingtonwoods.ca by October 9. Click HERE for more information and upcoming campaign events

Christmas Production 2023 We would love to prepare a Christmas production this year. However, we need to know how many children and/or youth would be interested. Our rehearsals would be during Kidzone on Sunday mornings in November and December and as the time gets closer immediately after service in the sanctuary for about an hour. We cannot plan anything unless we know there is interest. Visit the following link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nOPkyE4CFlSwXANGFIZmRyRHgA2mHE4uilJDhwDDPFY/edit?usp=sharing