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ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

... With Thanksgiving
With so many needs in our world today, it may be difficult to feel thankful at times. 

The early church must have had moments when they felt the same way. There was heavy persecution surrounding them at every turn, and the list of needs among the people would have been immense.

And yet the early disciples often encouraged each other to be thankful in all these circumstances. 

Paul said in his letter to the Philippians,

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6, NIV)

It's interesting to note that Paul didn't diminish the fact that the Philippian church had troubles. He didn't tell them to forget about their needs. He encouraged them to present their requests to God. Let's look at the last part of the verse again:

"...but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Emphasis added).

Paul encouraged the people to bring their needs before God, but he also showed them how to bring them.

With thanksgiving.

So often, we swing back and forth like a pendulum: either putting all our focus on solving our needs (making us anxious), or stuffing our needs down and being thankful.

But according to this verse, bringing our needs to God - with thankfulness in our hearts - is the very way that God wants us to handle our needs - in partnership with Him and trusting Him to lead us as we walk through them.

So, this Thanksgiving, remember that it's okay to talk to God about your needs, while at the same time praising and thanking Him for all He has already given!  
  

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6 NIV

ANNOUNCEMENTS​
 

Rooted & Unstoppable Youth will be at One Life Church this Thursday from 7-9 PM. The Tab Youth will be joining us for a night of unstoppable fun!

Older youth/young adults who want to grow in leadership skills and build connections are invited to come out to Thrive Young Adults on Friday evenings 7-9 PM. This week, we will be at One Life Church. For more information, contact Preston and Rachelle at 403 715 4086.

This coming Sunday, we will be having a special Thanksgiving service and celebrating OLC's 23rd Anniversary! Come out for a great time of connection, celebration, and a special message! This Sunday at 10:25 AM.



Mission Aviation Fellowship presents Lifted Nights of Worship! An intimate worship concert on Wed, October 15th at 7 PM at OLC. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Connect Hub or by clicking here.



Pastor Wayne Boersma and Pastor Lonnie Sims will be travelling to Uganda from October 31st to November 16th, 2025 for ministry to pastors. If you would like to support the trip in prayer, it would be much appreciated! To support financially, please send gifts to giving@onelifechurch.ca and include the memo: Uganda



To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!