Blanche and I used to sing a song as we drove along the roads of the parishes we served as a Church Army couple in Quebec, north of Montreal - “Make me a blessing, make me a blessing. Out of my life may Je-sus shine.” These were words that summed up what we wanted to be in the Lord’s service; “a blessing to others and ones from whom Jesus would shine for others to see and feel.” I am again learning that as one desires to be a blessing one also becomes a recipient of bless-ing. IamfindingthatStreetHopeministryinWhite-horse, Yukon is a two way street. It is not just about giving time and care to people. It is not just about pray-ing for those one meets in this ministry. It is also about being blessed, deeply spoken to, and even sometimes being convicted of the truth about ones’ self. It is about receivingloveandcareaswellasgivingit.StreetHopeministry has been for me a profound learning experi-ence. This has been and continues to be a rewarding ministry.

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I have learned that things happen among the poor and the addicted that shame me as a professed fol-loweroftheLordJesusChrist.WhatIhaveseenhap-pening relationally among these people, where one would think it would not happen, is care, concern, support, acceptance and encouragement of each other.WhatIseehappeningamongthesefolksout-side the walls of the institutional church I often do not see as clearly within those walls. InStreetHopeministryIfeelasifIamwalkingwhere Jesus walks. I feel this strongly. It is where I am called to be on this leg of the journey. It all began for me long ago now, on the streets of Cabbage Town in downtown Toronto as a Church Army Evangelist. It too, was a ministry where I sought to give love and careonly to find Iwasun-expectantly the recipientof so much of that from those I felt led to serve. In myministry,Ihavenowgonefullcircle-fromStreetMinistry in Toronto, to the high Arctic, to ordination, to Episcopal ministry and now a return to ministry outside of the structures of the institutional church, in partnershipwithvariousWhitehorsechurchesunderthe umbrella of Threshold Ministries as an Evangelist engaged in outreach ministry. Today, a couple who I have sought to serve in StreetHopeministryblessedme.Theyblessedmewithlove,careandwiththeirprayers.Wemetaroundthe dining room table in the beautiful country home ofMyrielle,avolunteer.Wesharedinteaandgood-ies and heard the encouraging words of two who werefindinghopeand faith through thisministry inthemidstoftrialanddifficulty.Iwasblessedasoneof them prayed from his heart a prayer of thanksgiv-ing and appreciation for their discovery of faith and hope through the receiving of StreetHopeministryand prayed with deep concern for others in need. The whole experience around that dining room table in that beautiful wilderness setting was a time of heal-ing, a time of blessing, a hope giving time. I felt like I was on the receiving end of love. I thank God for this ministry and for the support of Threshold Ministries andofthosewhoprayforusandgivetousfinancial-ly and in many supportive ways so that good things keephappeningthroughStreetHopeWhitehorse.

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When I was commis-sioned 35 years ago, Sis-ter Elizabeth Carr, a visitor from the United Kingdom, heard that I was going to be working in a parish in New-foundland and she said, “Remember that you’re an evangelist.” She knew that many personnel sent to parishes found themselves working in the church, not reaching out as they were trained to do. That sentence stuck with me during my two years in Channel-Port Aux

Basques. On one occasion I was about to start a service in a small community when I noticed a young boy playing outside. When I invited him in, he said he had no collec-tion. I told him to come in anyway and he heard about the Good Shepherd who gave His life for His sheep. There were other times when I am sure I was true to my mission as an evangelist but there were also times when I was caught up in parish administration type programs. After that 2-year stint, I married a former class-mate and we embarked on a journey together, trying to educate the church on using evangelists to reach out

Street Hope Peterborough

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Darrin GaudreauPeterborough, ON

Restoring a Commission

A Word From Our National Director We celebrate hope at Christmas time. Through-out these days and weeks, we strive to focus on

being “of good cheer” and celebrating with family and friends. For many though, this time can be one

filled with pain, suffering and darkness. They want hope of good things to come. They long for good news.

Simeon was a similar sort of guy. He was longing for hope – for God’s promise to be fulfilled. At the right mo-ment, God fulfilled His promise and burst into Simeon’s world. “For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples.” (Luke 2:30-31). Simeon spoke these words as he held and looked into the eyes of Jesus, and his hope was realized. It is not hard to imagine how a child, a newborn baby, can be a symbol and sign of hope. I remember when my niece was born; I rushed up to visit the newly expanded family in the hospital – an exhausted mother, a new dad and this tiny perfect creation. We took turns holding this fragile gift, praying for life and joy and happiness for her. It was possibly the first time I fully realized the fragility of life. At that moment in her life, nothing had gone wrong – life was perfect. She is perfect. While I recognize that she will be molded and changed by exposure to the world, she is still a princess with so much joy and, in rare moments of stillness with her (limited at this age), I am reminded of those first few hours. God chose His moment to burst into the world to pull us

from our brokenness and despair, to offer us life, hope, joy and love. We celebrate these things throughout the Advent, Christmas and New Year seasons. But this is not the only time of year this breakthrough happens. As you read through the updates from our evangelists, pause to think of the countless opportunities that they have had to witness God break-ing into peoples’ lives. Each time

someone pauses to consider Christ’s invitation to “Come and follow me” God begins breaking in. This involves care and nurture; it is a journey through difficult times in difficult situations. We are each invited to be part of this process, to be part of this journey. I would encourage you to notice these “break-in” stories in our newsletter. God, through the pow-er and gentleness of the Holy Spirit, because of Christ, is moving throughout our country. Lives are being trans-formed; hope is being restored. Let us join together in giving thanks and praying for eyes to be opened and for hearts, like Simeon’s, to long for Good News.

With thanks for our continued parnership in the Gospel,

ShawnC.BranchNational Director

with children’s programs, youth outreaches, and special events. In our first parish there was room for sharing the Good News with people who had lost a child to crib death a few years earlier. They had been told that their unbaptized baby wouldn’t be go-ing to Heaven. When our unbaptized baby died, Reed spoke at his funeral assuring the gathered crowd, most of whom wouldn’t normally be in church, that we expected to see our Jamie in heaven -- we were looking forward to a joyous reunion one day. The neighbour who had lost a baby was there and others who needed to hear the message were too. Doors were opened for us after that. In Wemindji, PQ, our next post, doors were opened to teach “religious education” in the local public school, for both of us. The young people were hungry for the Gospel. We travelled to Fredericton, Toronto, Elkhorn, Manitoba, where Reed had various assignments,and then here to Saint John, NB. My job was to find ways to serve while caring for my children. Mostly, I tried to build relationships with folks outside the church and in some places that wasn’t easy. However, in each community I tried to remember that I’d been commissioned as an evangelist. The name has changed from Church Army to Threshold Ministries, but the calling is still the same. God has called me and I need His help to be faithful to that calling.

Linda FlemingSaintJohn,NB

One of the ways we support people at Street Hope Peterborough is through our Mercy Centre where we store used furniture, beds, small appli-ances, dishes, and other household items that we provide free of charge to people getting set up in new apartments and rooms in the city. We are thankful to Jesus for His wonderful work in providing for the practical needs of people we are serving in the community. Over the past few months we have been able to help people, who literally have nothing, to begin their lives as they are moving from homeless shelters and abused woman’s shelters back into the community. We are also thankful that we

can serve people who have been referred to us from addiction services and other community agencies. Re-cently, we also assisted a pastor and his family fleeing violence in The Ukraine who needed furnishings for their new home just outside of the city. Please continue to pray for the ministry of Street Hope Peterborough as we continue to meet both the practical and spiritual needs of people we are serving.

On October 1, 2014 at the Western Regional Gathering, we “welcomed home” Jason Haggstrom and restored his commissioning to him. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate his ministry and the evangelistic call that God has placed on Jason.

Light and Cookies in the Edmonton InstitutionThere is a lot to celebrate at the Edmonton Institution. A maximum security prison for male offenders may not be the first place in Canada that comes to mind when you think of celebrations, but Threshold Evangelist Barry Rose is witness to God’s work in many of the men’s lives. As Prison Chaplain, Barry has good attendance at all eight chapel services weekly - roughly a third of the total population.

Homemade cookies have become a token of friendship within the cement walls. Volunteers are making up to 20 dozen cookies a week to send to the inmates. Barry posts a sign up saying where the cookies are from and that the inmates are welcome to become part of that community upon their release. Cookies have become a warm invite to the inmates upon their release into communities. This may seem like such a small gesture and yet, in this environment it is rather a big deal. The institution has never permitted such a thing before and the men are touched because reintegration is scary.

The transient, unstable and sometimes chaotic environment the jail provides makes discipleship difficult. Barry is praying that discipleship can occur. He is working on providing consistent support material on a closed circuit TV channel that will be used during the frequent lock-downs.

There is a great need for NA and AA groups to get up and running ASAP. He also has requests from the inmates for pen-pals and visitors and is hoping for outside volunteer involvement in the ministry and reintegration efforts. Getting more congregations and communities involved in sending cookies into the prison would be a wonderful gift.

With several requests for baptism, prayer and help, there are many reasons to celebrate. Praise God for His presence of light in the Edmonton Institution and join us in praying for Barry’s protection and provision in this ministry.

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If you are interested in volunteering or if your congregation is interested in sending cookies, please contact Barry at (780)472-4918 or e-mail: barry.rose@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Friday Saint John, NBReed Fleming (Linda)

Monday Barrhead, ABBarry Rose (Sharon)

Thursday Wemindji, QCRod & Lisa BrantFrancis

Sunday Iqaluit, NUCyrus Blanchet

Wednesday Inuvik, NTMabel Brown

Saturday Whitehorse, YTRob Langmaid (Monica)

Tuesday Athabasca, ABDavid & Christobel Lines

Friday Orillia, ON Ron McLean (Carol)

Mon. Cambridge Narrows, NBDeb Kantor

Thursday National DirectorShawn C. Branch

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Sunday CommunicationsAmy Stewart (Jordan)

Wed. Dean of FormationRuth Jarvis Coleman (Ed)

Saturday Saint John, NBJanet Edwards (David)

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Praise God for His provision in the recently revamped gathering place for Street Hope Saint John! Bless their plans for an open house and pray for a great turn out for the celebration.

Praise God for Barry’s Ministry at the prison chaplaincy in the Edmonton Institution. Pray for outside volunteer involvement in the ministry and reinte-gration efforts.

Remember Rod & Lisa as they lead and care for the people in Wemindji. Pray for God’s blessing on them and for growth in the congregation and the community.

Rus is finishing his time in Iqaluit; he is moving back to Saint John, NB. Please pray for strength and help during this transition as he retires from his minis-try in the north.

Pray for Mabel as she works with her community’s warming centre to pro-vide the homeless with shelter over the cold months. May God enable them to give meals and a warm place to sleep to many in the community.

Pray for new programs and outreach opportunities this new year. Thank God for the successful marriage course at the Church of the Northern Apostles.

Pray for their ministry in the commu-nity; for their influence and relation-ships. May they continue to encourage others to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Lord, bless and keep him and the min-istry team as they lead the new Huronia Cluster Ministry which is comprised of 4 churches. Pray for continued guid-ance of the ongoing transition in the new year.

Keep Deb and her youth group in your prayers as they plan to take part in a Girls retreat in Fredericton. Pray for a good follow up after their youth Alpha group and for ideas to engage young families and children in the area.

Pray for wisdom and clarity as we begin looking at new ministry partnerships to help support and strengthen the Church.

Bless us, O Lord, and bless the time and seasons yet to come. Teach us to num-ber our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill this new year with your kindness, that we may be glad and rejoice all the days of our life.

Pray for creativity in sharing the good news in her position as Threshold’s Communications Officer. May God bless her as she tells the stories of Evan-gelism across Canada.

Pray for Ruth as she seeks out people who hear a call for vocation as an evan-gelist. Pray for discerning hearts as she meets with people who apply to Forma-tion and training.

Pray for Janet as she oversees the library and study groups at the National Min-istry Centre. Remember her ministry and leadership at St James Lakewood as they continue to grow in relationship with Christ.

Pray for the preparation of their up-coming missions trip to Belize during the March break. May God bring the team from Church of the Resurrection in Grand Bay and his parish in Mus-quash together through His love.

Please pray for Philip as he travels to Cambodia today. May God bless him and his students as he teaches Apolo-getics at Tahas Bible Institute over the next two weeks.

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 145:18

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Saturday Toronto, ONBruce Smith (Carol)

Monday Thunder Bay, ONDeb Everest

Tuesday Saint John, NB+David Edwards (Janet)

Thursday Toronto, ONRichard Bunn (Allie Lou)

Friday Powell River, BCCatherine Morris

Sunday Donor RelationsShauna Hooper

Tuesday Prince Rupert, BCJason Haggstrom (Nova)

Wednesday Saint John, NBEd Coleman (Ruth)

Friday St Albert, AB Rick Sandberg (Julie)

Saturday Saint John,NBWally Corey (Lynne)

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Wed. Campbell River, BCChristine Herman (Paul)

Thursday Saint John, NBKevin Richardson (Trudy)

Saturday Brampton, ON Kathy Bell

Sunday Peterborough, ONDarrin Gaudreau (Josephine)

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60+ people have been gathering around a meal table at Christ Church St. James, to explore God’s purpose for their lives. Please pray the final ‘Saturday Night Live@CCSJ’ tonight will inspire many in their faith in Christ.

Pray for strength as Deb continues learning her new position as Adminis-trative Assistant. Pray that God would bless each conversation she has and may she be aware of the Spirit’s anoint-ing on her ministry.

Pray for God to bless David with strength, wisdom, and guidance as bishop of the Diocese of Fredericton. Pray that leaders would respond to their call and responsibility for evangelistic outreach in their communities.

Remember his ministry with the men at the Scott Mission. Pray each conversa-tion would be an encouragement and would bring life to those facing hard-ship.

Pray for an increase in her financial ministry partners. Give thanks for the conversations and growth in members of the Sliammon community.

Pray for Good News Sunday(s) hap-pening across Canada this Spring. May many be encouraged to share the good news and to show compassion and may we experience growth in partnerships.

Pray for the renewal of the mission in Caledonia, that the Church would be re-enchanted by the Gospel. Praise God for the growth of the congregation, numerically and spiritually; and the op-portunities to share Jesus with people.

Ed and Ruth are thankful for the many prayers and gifts from friends and col-leagues who have supported them after their devastating house fire. They look forward to moving into a new home in the spring.

Thank God for the many young people who are turning to Christ for salvation and life, and for the young Christians who attend their “Following in Faith” and “Men of Honor” programs as they prepare to continue walking in the Way when they are released.

Pray with Wally as he discerns a men’s bible study in the community. Pray for Gods healing on his back so he can continue his ministry.

Pray for God’s blessing and anoint-ing on David and his leadership in the Arctic. Pray that people would be raised up and encouraged to offer themselves for ministry in communities across the North.

Give thanks as she helps to serve the homeless at Radiant Life Church. Please pray for the men and women that come in for meals and for the Life Group to gel as a team as they continue in this kind of service.

Pray for God’s blessing on their prepa-rations for a mission tour, July 2015, and that the participating group be-comes cohesive.

Praise God that The Baluchistan (a province of Pakistan) Christian Cul-tural Centre Project was launched; computer training centre has been set up in a small church. Pray for the Lord’s provision this spring as they hope to be able to start a small Bible school.

Thank you for continuing to pray for the ministry of Street Hope Peter-bough! Please pray for a wonderful turn out for their fundraising event today, that it will be a great evening of fellowship in spiritual blessing!

National Ministry Centre105 Mountain View DriveSaint John, NB, E2J 5B5 T: 506.642.2210Toll Free: 888.316.8169E: hello@thresholdministries.ca

/thresholdministries@thresholdminThreshold Ministries exists to help bring people from all walks of life into a living relationship with Jesus Christ and His people.

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Monday Murray River, PEI Chris & Jennifer Burke

Thursday Nepean, ONDavid Lajeunesse (Yvonne)

Sunday Saint John, NBBonnie Hunt

Wed. Evangelist-in-TrainingTri Truong (Meredith)

Saturday Halifax, NSArt Nash (Emily)

Tuesday Moncton, NBEden McAuley (Carolyn)

Friday Etobicoke, ONJonathan Clarke (Kathy)

Monday Whitehorse, YT+Terry Buckle (Blanche)

Thurs. Equipping EvangelistsMerv Budd & Paul Simons

Sunday Edmonton, ABKathy Hutchinson

Sunday St Philip’s, NLEd Keeping (Joyce)

Wednesday Mississauga, ONWalter & Lois Marshall

Saturday St.John’s, NLWinnie Ollerhead

Tuesday Barre, ONMichelle (Paul) Simons

Friday Kirkland Lake, ONCatherine Murkin (Bonham)

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Join us in prayer today for the Burkes health and clarity for future ministry. Pray that God would continue to give them opportunities to share the good news in their daily lives.

Requests prayer for the parishes of St. Stephen’s, Kazabazua QC and St. Luke’s, Eardley QC. Pray that many would respond to the invitation to follow Christ and move into action to serve His people.

Pray for Bonnie as she preaches today at Stone Church for “Good News Sun-day”. May her words bless the congrega-tion as she shares about the Inner City Youth ministry and being an evangelist with Threshold Ministries.

The Pas, MB - Pray for continued anointing and provision for the minis-try of the Northern Gateway Commu-nity Chaplaincy and for the local soup kitchen. We ask that all they need for an affective ministry will be provided.

Bless Art as he continues to mentor and support the church leaders in Halifax. Pray for continued refreshing as he gives and serves.

Pray for those who are coming out of jail without any networks and supports. May they remember to use the tools provided and for Eden and Carolyn as they come alongside these men and women.

Pray for the food bank at Richview, that God would continue to provide open-ings for the community to obtain food. Give thanks for those who have provid-ed and pray that they would be blessed for their generosity.

Praise God for the blessings Street Hope Whitehorse and Terry have experienced this season. Pray for the anointing love of the Spirit over the work they do.

Request prayer that God will bless E2 as they seek to strengthen their personal support base through on-going finan-cial supporters. Pray for the continued development of their online presence to expand the reach of E2 training, coach-ing and influence.

Continue to pray for Kathy and her ministry as an evangelist at St. Peter’s Church. May more doors be opened and may God continue to give her strength to serve.

Requests prayer for wisdom as he does a teaching about moving from being a maintenance church to being a mis-sion church. His hope is for people to become involved and committed to ministry.

Pray for God’s continued blessing on them as a couple and for their ministry at St Luke’s Dixie. They are grateful to God for His blessings in this life as well as His provision for them in eternity.

Pray for the families of Torbay, NL as they rebuild lives after a devastating stream of youth suidices. Pray that God would send His Spirit into that com-munity so that they can realize His purpose for them.

Give thanks for God’s anointing in her area and for her ministry with the Food Bank. Pray that clients of the food bank would experience success, provision and emotional, physical and spiritual healing in their lives.

Lord bless Catherine in her new role as Evangelist-in-Charge for St. Peter’s Church. May she feel a warm sense of home as she adjusts to the new chapter in her ministry.

Pray for Ruth’s health and for joy in sharing the love of Christ each and every day.

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 145:18

*figuresshowthefinancialoutlookofthewholeministry

$ 65,950.70 $ 98,185.55-$ 32,234.85

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We are currently in the process of our annual audit. The results will be reported in the next edition of the Candle.

FINANCIALS 2014Scholarships Given in 2014

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Name Amount Ruth Coleman 6,000.00 Joan Cavanaugh-Clark 1,750.00 Jon Dykeman 1,200.00 Janet Edwards 360.00 Trent Green 2,000.00 ErickHinton 1,926.29Tri Truong 1,954.00 Rob Pitman 2,200.00 Virginia Doctor 1,200.00 Threshold Ministries 1,319.71 Total 19,910.00

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Tues. Evangelist-in-TrainingCarol-Anne Foty (John)

Thursday Saint John, NBAndrew Robertson (Valerie)

Friday Evangelist-in-TrainingRob Pitman (Linda)

Monday Oakville, ON Don & Ethel Paterson

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Saturday Saint John, NBLinda Fleming (Reed)

Tuesday Airdrie, ABCharles Alexander (Verna)

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Saturday Saint John, NBMike Hughes (Joanne)

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Toronto, ON – Thank God for Carol-Anne’s willingness to be an evangelist. Lord bless and keep her and her family as she studies. Pray God’s blessing and provision on the Stonegate Misistry that she serves at.

May Christ’s love shine through An-drew as he does pastoral visits at the Hospital and nursing homes. Pray that the patients would feel the healing love of God and that God would guide the doctors, nurses, and other caregivers.

Give thanks for Rob’s Ministry at St Luke’s Church in Saint John NB. Pray for provision as their Rector retired at the end of 2014. Bless him with ideas as he looks at a few areas to expand their Outreach Program this year.

Give thanks for the many leaders Don and Ethel have supported and encour-aged throughout their ministry. Pray for strength, patience and healing as they deal with dementia.

Dear Lord, as we enter this solemn and holy season, we pray Your Holy Spirit would prepare us for these coming 40 days of Lent. We seek to humble ourselves so that we can understand the magnificence of Your love for us as You humbled Yourself and gave Your life on the cross that we might receive the gift of eternal glory with You. Amen.

Give thanks for our Board of Directors - Andrew Barker (Reina), Kathy Bell, +Terry Buckle (Blanche), Tim Chester-ton (Marci), Norbert Haukenfrers (Te-resa), John Irwin (Eleanor), and Martha Waind - as they make vital decisions. Remember also those discerning serv-ing on our board in the future.

Pray for the Pregnancy Resource Centre as a new director starts their role. Pray for Linda as she builds relationships with newcomers to Canada (mostly Chinese) at “Chat and Tea”.

Give thanks that God has been work-ing with the church to move forward in their goals. Pray for continued refresh-ing as he serves in the community and church.

Lord lead Erick Hinton, Evangelist-in-Training and Rob Hosie (Brenda) as they serve the people in Victoria through this outreach on the Street Hope RV. Pray for the volunteers who prepare and serve food as well as speak with those who come. Pray that they would shine God’s light onto those whom they meet.

Give thanks for the careful detail and wisdom that Mike uses to oversee and manage the financial components of this ministry. Pray for a continued out-pouring of God’s provision to maintain and develop Threshold Ministries in the future.

Give thanks that God has been work-ing with the church to move forward in their goals. Pray for continued refresh-ing as they give and serve in the com-munity and their churches.

Give thanks that they are in good health and can still participate in ministry in their retirement. They pray for a restful winter, as it’s been a busy year. “We thank God for His goodness.”

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LtoR:The Bishop of Fredericton, David Edwards speaks at the commitment service, EiT’s gather for lunchwith National Ministry Centre staff, EiT Joan Cavanaugh-Clark making her commitment to Thresholds’ Rule of Life.

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Ruth Jarvis ColemanDean Of Formation

It is interesting to watch how Jesus builds community in the hearts of those who follow him. This year we are blessed to have an excellent group of students in the Formation Program. They come from all walks of life and there is a good range in their ages. Their spiritual backgrounds differ too. Some are seasoned veterans from the street, while others are seasoned in the church. All are following Christ in a very unique way. As a part of the spiritual formation program I meet with the students early in the morning before other staff and arrive for work. Our prayer begins with a review of the past 24 hours, which helps us to notice God’s presence at work in our lives. We also take time to notice where we have sensed an absence of God’s presence. Although we know God is always present, we sometimes fail to recognize His hand as He is forming us or as He is at work in the lives of others we encounter. This spiritual discipline of examination of the day helps us to be more attentive to the work of a God who is present in all we do. As we share how God is “with us” in a group setting, our bonds of community deepen. Conversation at this level is intimate, and authentic, and it opens our hearts and even our minds to be fully present to God and to others. It

is an excellent way to begin or end a day. This practice is especially helpful for people who lead busy lives. It is important to recognize or “find God” in all we do. Although it sounds counter intuitive I would say the busier your schedule the more frequent the prayer. Taking a few breaks each day to exercise this spiritual discipline will bear much fruit. Our Formation Modules challenge our Evangelists-in-Training to stretch in their thinking and in their practice. Fall Formation 2014 focused primarily on Christian Community and on Counseling. Dietrich Bonheoffer and Jean Vanier’s books on community deepened our understanding of what it means to be Christian Community. It was good groundwork as we move into the Missional Community model for Threshold Ministries. The students found the counseling course to be very helpful for the work they are doing in their workplaces as they come alongside so many who are in of need compassionate care.

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Threshold Ministries, founded in 1929 (as Church Army in Canada), is a predominantly Anglican Order of Evangelists. Our evangelists share the Christian faith through words and actions while equipping others to do the same, across Canada.

Board of Directors: Mr. Andrew Barker, Ms. Kathleen Bell, The Rt Revd T.O. Buckle, The Revd Tim Chesterton, Dr. John W. Irwin, The Revd Martha Waind, The Revd Dr Norbert HaukenfrersHonorary Board Member: Dr. Frederick Ketchen National Director: Shawn C. Branch

Subscriptions to our newsletters and prayer diary are available for free upon request, with donations greatly appreciated. They are available in both print and online formats. Please let us know which option you would prefer. If you have a story for The Candle, or suggestions on how we can improve this magazine, please contact communications@thresholdministries.ca.

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Threshold Ministries has begun a partnership with Wycliffe College to provide a second institutional op-tion for our Evangelists in Training (Eit’s). Principal Dr. George Sumner & Shawn Branch prayed together and signed signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 7, 2014. This is the beginning of a partnership for our evangelists-in-training to have the option of doing their academic studies through Wycliffe as part of their Formation. Other partnerships and opportunities were discussed and will be announced at a later date.

Threshold and Wycliffe College

Each day when I get home from work, I ask my children about their day. I am flooded with excited details as they share with me. I am often encouraged to call somebody and tell them about what they have shared. Eventually, I will meet up with a friend or family member who has heard one of these stories and I’ll want to talk about it again! It is our hope that it is this excitement and encouragement that will be carried to your friends, family and church community to share the Good News.

You are invited to join us in celebrating the Good News with ‘Good News Sunday’ beginning this February! Let’s dedicate February to the celebration of those people who have found new life in Jesus, and for our evangelists as they walk alongside and support them in their journey. We invite you and your church community to dedicate one Sunday to celebrate and support the work of evangelism across Canada.

Will you join us?

The hope is that new partnerships are formed and there is further growth of our current partnerships. We want to see people living to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and helping those on the margins. And it would be uplifting to see children encouraged to show compassion.

We are offering some tools to assist in planning out the ways that you can share the Good News; these tools are available at:

www.thresholdministries.ca/goodnewsFor more information on how to participate, contact

shauna.hooper@thresholdministries.ca or call (506) 642-2210, ext 221

THRESHOLD MINISTRIES.CANational Ministry Centre105 Mountain View Drive, Saint John, NB E2J 5B5T: 506.642.2210 Toll Free: 888.316.8169hello@thresholdministries.ca

Good News Sunday

Free materials for your Good News Sunday include book-marks we will send to you. Visit our website for more tools to

download and distribute.

Want more info on how to participate? www.thresholdministries.ca/goodnews!

ShaunaHooperDonor Relations