Moncton Wesleyan is online only this Sunday!

This Sunday we are starting a new series about how to live in a world turned upside down. Pastor Joel will be teaching from Scripture passages that give us hope and guidance in times like these.

One of those key practical measures to minimize the spread of the virus is to avoid attending large gatherings.  For this reason, Moncton Wesleyan has decided to cancel the Easter Bunny Blast which was scheduled for Saturday, April 11^th.

Easter Bunny Blast has grown in popularity year after year with attendance reaching over 3000. However, the event involves food, crafts, and games that are highly interactive, particularly for children. This makes the flu-prevention strategy of social distancing impossible to practice.

Although we are disappointed to cancel Easter Bunny Blast 2020, we believe it is the wise, safe and responsible thing to do.

In His Service,

Liz Hoyt – Pastor, Children’s Ministries

How do I view the church’s livestream? You can find our youtube link right here or on our website at mw.church/watch!

We stream our services on a website called “YouTube”. To view the services, go to youtube.com and type “Moncton Wesleyan Church” in the search bar at the top. You will see our orange icon that says “mw.church”. To the right of that, click on “Subscribe” and the bell icon for notifications. We start our stream every Sunday morning at 10:27, to give you 3 minutes to get on and setup!

Coronavirus Update:

“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Philippians 4:6-7 (TM)

How much more do promises like this mean in times like these? Everyone is in a stage of heightened awareness as world and community leaders manage the evolving situation with COVID-19. 

What about our regular weekly ministry and scheduled events? 

In the interest of safety and security we will be closing the office (including reception) to the general public effective Monday, March 23rd until further notice. There will be regular collection of mail during the week if you wish to give by mail.

During this season we have moved most of our ministries to online formats, by means of Zoom, Facebook, and other platforms (depending upon the needs of each ministry.) These include:

• Sunday Worship – Livestreaming on Youtube
• Small Groups and other classes – Zoom
• Celebrate Recovery – Zoom
• Children’s Ministry – Facebook Page
• Student/Teen Ministry – Zoom
• Prayer Ministry – mw.church/prayer

Our tithes and offerings can be given through mw.church/give or can be mailed to 945 St George Blvd, Moncton, NB E1E 2C9.

 We are working hard to share the Good News and share the hope of Jesus in these challenging times and we can’t do it without your support.

What is our overall approach at Moncton Wesleyan? 

1. TRUSTING GOD: Viral disease is a fact of biological existence and part of the fallen world in which we live. To get our minds thinking biblically about such things, please spend some time praying through Romans 8:18-39. Our trust in the Lord is what sets us apart from the world as our lives bear witness to the power of Christ.
2. SEEKING GOD’S WISDOM: We need Holy Spirit direction to make wise decisions and lead the mission of Christ well in these trying times. 
3. STAYING INFORMED: We’re following a reliable list of information for educational, planning and management purposes, specifically from the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of New Brunswick.
4. IMPLEMENTING: We’ve established a staff team that is meeting weekly (or more often as necessary) to review all of our efforts in response to COVID-19.
5. HELPING: We are preparing our people to serve our cities in unprecedented ways!

What can you do right now?

1. Pray for the scared and the sick. Pray for our healthcare workers and caregivers. Pray for those struggling with lost employment. Pray wisdom for our public health administrators and community leaders as they are tasked with making difficult decisions.
2. Reflect Christ. In these anxious days, the church (all of us) can shine as a light of hope, care, faith, patience, and prudence. We can demonstrate to the world how our faith provides true assurance against worry and fear.
3. Practice heightened personal hygiene and “social distancing” as recommended by the government of Canada. Wash your hands frequently. Don’t touch your face/eyes/mouth. Avoid contact with the sick. Stay home if you’re sick in order to not spread it to others.
4. Reach out and call those who may feel separated and disconnected right now.  
5. Consider ways to invite people to join us online this Sunday for a message from God’s Word at mw.church/watch. Stay tuned for more updates, devotionals, and resources for your family on Facebook and Instagram.

This is the time for us to rise up and share the hope of Christ with our community and this world!