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One With a Touch of Evangelism
(Presented on the occasion of officially becoming a Company)
Seventh-day Adventist Christians do not take lightly the instruction in Hebrews 10:25: "not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching". Therefore, naturally when a number of isolated Adventist believers reside in proximity to one another they sequentially organize as a company for fellowship and worship with the usual sequel of an organized church.
However, the history of the Mill Woods Seventh-Day Adventist Company does not precisely fall into this general category of organized companies. The foregoing historical sketch amplifies their peculiarity. The gem thought for the formal establishment of a Seventh-day Adventist presence in Mill Woods originated in the home of Kojo and Theresa Akabua (now living in Kentucky, USA). For about a year and a half prior to the start of the company in Mill Woods, the Akabuas would host fellowship meals in their home every Sabbath. Quite a number of Adventist families would attend regularly, including the Donkors, Robinson, Williams, Matthews, Assigbes, Isons and students from CUC. One of the main features of these fellowship meals would be to spend time in the study of God´s word and prayer following our meal. This went on for a while and attracted quite a gathering, especially of the folks living in Mill Woods.
It was during one such time of study and prayer that the Holy Spirit generated the idea that we should consider the formation of a church in the area. The thought was considered and prayed about and the more we did, the more we felt convinced that this should be a reality. It must be mentioned that at the same time Brother Alfred Shaw was also burning with the desire to have an Adventist presence in this area; his persistent appeals to individuals, leadership in West Edmonton SDA Church and the brethren at the Alberta Conference were intensified.
In January 2001, the West Edmonton SDA Church held its second strategic planning seminar at which time the idea was formally embraced that West Edmonton church should extend its boundaries and make plans to form a church in Mill Woods. Brother Alfred Shaw was instrumental in seeking out and finding the present facility as the place of worship. We will forever remain grateful to our Christian friends and our landlord (Mill Woods United Church) who graciously permitted us to use their Sanctuary and its facilities for our services. Pastor Williams and the West Edmonton SDA board set about to formalize plans for the commencement of the company. The first Sabbath, April 7th, 2001 was set as the date for the official commencement of the church service in Mill Woods.
Charter members included Noble Donkor and family, Sylvanus and Zelannie Assigbe, Ralph Robinson, Joan Ison, Alfred Shaw, the Hewson family, Zululi Agboli, P.Y. and Kay Pappachan, Janet Lauzon (from South Edmonton SDA), the McGueys, Ila Joe Woods, Eunice Reid, Garry and Caroline Walters (from Leduc SDA), etc. Numerous visitors from the community and about eight members from the Mill Woods United church attended our first Sabbath worship; there were 43 persons present. The first song service and Bible study was by Ralph Robinson, and the first sermon was by Pastor Williams. Melissa Williams and Dorothy Vernon played the piano that morning.
The first leaders included Ralph Robinson, Noble Donkor, Joan Ison and Sylvanus Assigbe. Later, Sister Reid was asked to provide leadership. We have had tremendous support and leadership from several individuals and groups, especially Pastor Arserude, Pastor Ambrose (he served as our Bible worker for one summer), Pastor Lawrence and his dedicated team of Theology students from CUC (especially Fitzroy Radlein who has volunteered to help in any capacity), Pastor Adams (Alberta Conference of SDA), Leroy Kydd (South Edmonton SDA church elder), Edith Keilbough (Central Edmonton SDA church elder), and, of course, from West Edmonton SDA (our mother church with the various singing groups, elder´s support and member´s support), and numerous others. Pastor Williams was transferred to Toronto, ON in 2002 and Pastor Horell took over the mantle this year.
Over the course of our existence, our modus operandus has been "all-hands-on-deck ". Everyone is busy in Mill Woods SDA. We had a successful gospel concert in the beginning. We have distributed tracts and visited homes far and wide in the community. Some of our members are still holding Bible studies in the community. Our home-based Wednesday night prayer meetings continue to inspire us. Our sumptuous Sabbath fellowship meals are a regular feature; except the first Sabbath of every month when we gather to pray for our friends and the work.
As we celebrate this historic day of officially organizing into a company, our prayer is threefold; that the Lord should: 1) continue to use us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, 2) extend our territory, and 3) send others to Macedonia to help.
Glory be to God. AMEN.
Edmonton, AB, December 20th, 2003.
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Please follow the link to meet Pastor Terrence Horrell.
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"To proclaim the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ to our community and to nurture and support individuals into a loving, saving and satisfying relationship with Him through loving service, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship." (Voted Sabbath February 12th 2005)
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It is our goal that the open fellowship we share has depth, is uplifting, and is filled with love. We encourage young, old, women, men, children, those searching, the soon-to-be-converted and long-time committed Christians alike to continue in a growing relationship with our Almighty Father.
Micah 6:8 (NIV) states:
"He has showed you, O man, what is good.Our belief is that salvation is available to all by grace through faith alone, and that the fruit of that grace is reflected in our acting justly (James 2:16-24), in our loving mercy (Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 5:2-24), and in our walking humbly with our God (Luke 18:11-17).
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
As part of the world Seventh-day Adventist Church, we also share several bible-based Fundamental Beliefs.
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We would love to hear from you. Please feel free to send your comments, prayer and visitation requests, and other correspondence by email or at the following address:Mill Woods Seventh-day Adventist Church
PO Box 42069 Millbourne RPO
Edmonton, AB T6K 4C4
Canada
(780) 468 - 0021
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We worship and fellowship at the Mill Woods United Church, located at 15 Grand Meadow Crescent (east of 66 Street along 38 Avenue). It would be our joy to have you visit us: you can use this map or follow the directions below:
"They come from the East." To reach us from Sherwood Park, go east on Wye Road, and continue as it merges into the Sherwood Park Freeway. Take the Highway 14 East exit towards Wainwright. Merge onto Highway 14 (westbound), then continue to merge onto Whitemud Drive (westbound). Take the 66 Street/75 Street exit, staying to the left to exit onto 66 Street. On 66 Street (southbound) make a left turn at the first traffic light (38 Avenue). The church is visible, located on the corner of the second street at your left.
"...and West." To reach us from Stony Plain, go north on 48 Street, then take the Highway 16A East ramp toward Edmonton. Merge onto Highway 16A (eastbound). Make a slight right onto Route 216 (Anthony Henday Drive). Turn left onto Whitemud Drive (eastbound). Take the 75 Street/66 Street exit, staying to the right to exit onto 66 Street. Make a left at the first traffic light (38 Street). The church is visible, located on the corner of the second street at your left.
"They come from the North." To reach us from St. Albert, go south on St. Albert Trail, then take the Highway 16/Yellowhead Trail (eastbound) exit. Merge onto Yellowhead Trail (eastbound). Take the south Fort Road Ramp toward south Wayne Gretsky Drive. Make a slight right onto Fort Road. Continue south on Fort Road as it becomes Wayne Gretsky Drive, 75 Street, then 66 Street. After passing over the highway (Whitemud Drive), make a left at the first traffic light (38 Street). The church is visible, located on the corner of the second street at your left.
"...and South." To reach us from Lacombe/Calgary, go north on Calgary Trail (Highway 2). Make a slight right onto Whitemud Drive (eastbound), taking the Highway 2 South ramp. Merge onto Whitemud Drive (eastbound). Take the 75 Street/66 Street exit, staying to the right to exit onto 66 Street. Make a left at the first traffic light (38 Street). The church is visible, located on the corner of the second street at your left.
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