Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour and reflect upon the children who never returned home and the Survivors, families and communities who continue to carry the impact of residential schools.
As a church, we also recognize that the history of residential schools includes the involvement of Christian churches. Reconciliation requires us to be willing to face the truth with humility, to listen, and to continue learning. Our hearts for the First Nation Peoples of Canada and active reconciliation efforts are reflected in our partnership with Fort Severn Pentecostal Assembly .
We are grateful for the relationships that are beginning there and for everything we were able to learn simply by being present and listening during our time with them this month.
Today is not about telling our story.
It is an opportunity to listen to the stories of Indigenous peoples, honour those who have carried them, and consider how we can continue walking toward reconciliation.

Today we celebrated the ministry that God has done through Pastor Andrew Brown during his time at WPA. Our church, and its ministries are filled with people who have been impacted by his leadership and we honour him for his years of kingdom investment ❤️‍🔥

Thank you, Pastor Andrew for all you’ve sown into this next generation. We trust that the Lord is with you and goes before you as you step into this next season 🙏

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” —Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬

Different ages, different stories, different cultures. Same community, same song, same God 🤍

We had a great time this past Sunday with one another at our Koinonia event 🥞 What a special morning to simply be together and enjoy extra time with our church family. We hope your hearts (and stomachs) were full! ♥️

A big thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make it happen from cooking and serving to setting up and cleaning up. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

For 16 years, they prayed for a pastor.

After the passing of their last pastor, the elders of the church in Fort Severn continued to gather, pray, and faithfully care for their church community.

For years, they have asked God to send someone to come alongside them and help shepherd what He has already been sustaining here.

This week, we had the privilege of standing with them as Pastor Francis ATUAHENE was officially welcomed and installed as the pastor of fortsevernpentecostal !

Seeing the church receive him with such warmth was incredibly moving.

And somehow, that wasn’t even the whole story.
A baby was dedicated. Then a young woman who had come to church that morning decided she wanted to be baptized. Her grandmother is one of the elders who has carried her grandchildren in prayer for years.
We celebrated her baptism in the river and returned home.

Then there was a knock at the door.
Another woman had come looking for us. She was ready to turn from the life she had been living and follow Jesus. So we went back to the water and baptized her too.

There was so much joy.
Joy in the hugs. Joy in the tears. Joy as years of prayer began to bear fruit right in front of us.

It is difficult to put into words everything God has done in Fort Severn this week.
But it feels like embers are beginning to catch.

Sixteen years of prayer. A pastor has come. People are turning to Jesus. And God is not finished with Fort Severn.

Tomorrow is Sunday! Join us at one of our services at 9 or 11:15AM as we continue in our “Above All” series and worship together ❤️‍🔥 Bring a friend, and we will see you tomorrow!

We’re Hiring | Student Ministries Pastor

WPA is seeking a Student Ministries Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and ministry direction for our Jr. High and Sr. High students. This key leadership role will help advance our vision of creating theologically, spiritually, and missionally vital people by investing in the next generation.

We’re looking for a passionate leader with experience in:
• Student discipleship & pastoral care
• Youth ministry development & leadership
• Recruiting, training & empowering volunteers
• Building small groups & student leadership pipelines
• Partnering with families and the wider church

If you are passionate about Jesus, love students and are excited to build a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry where young people can belong, grow, lead, and live out their faith, we would love to hear from you.

View the full job description: https://bit.ly/4r77FO7

Our STM Fort Severn team is in full swing as Pastor Francis ATUAHENE speaks his inaugural sermon and continues to put down roots in his new community.

Please continue to cover them in prayer as they proceed with their ministry this week.

Our STM Team has landed in Fort Severn!

Church, pray for this team as they minister to this community this week and for Pastor Francis ATUAHENE as he establishes his pastorate here.