On the ministry calendar at Kola EMC

November: Ladies conference

Around 200 women gathered for a women’s conference hosted by Kola EMC.

Some 200 ladies gathered in our new fellowship hall for food, singing and worship. The speakers shared how God had led them in and through difficult seasons of life.

December: Christmas

It was great to have our children and youth enthusiastically portray Jesus’ birth in song and drama.

January: 2025

A new year with new beginnings and commitments. We had a weekend of Bible studies in the book of Ecclesiastes with Gord Penner from Steinbach Bible College speaking. On Saturday he shared with the men at the men’s breakfast, and his wife Laura did a devotional at the ladies’ tea in the afternoon. Her topic was Mary and Martha, their differences, and how on any given day we could be either or both. Good thoughts to ponder.

February: Parent-child dedication

Pastor Ernest’s message was on “Celebrating the Family” (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; Genesis 1:28; Psalm 127:1–5) His points were:

Parent-child dedication participants stand on stage, with Kola EMC leaders behind.

1. Perspective – God’s plan

2. Passionately – Love God as Lord

3. Diligently – teach it in word and deed

4. Conclusion – Keep your eyes on the Lord and his plan. It is the Lord who builds a successful home.

Four couples dedicated their children:

Ben and Kate Bajus with son Oliver

Keith and Allison Hyatt with son Jake

Evan and Chealsey Beutler with son Scout

Alex and Emily Bajus with son Wade

Parent comments:

1.    “Parenting can be a blessing but it is also stressful. Getting your child dedicated in front of the church body is a realization that fellow believers are supporting you along the way.”

2.    “Baby dedication does not guarantee the salvation of your child. The true responsibility falls on us as parents to train our children in the way they should go. Baby dedication is a public declaration of us accepting that responsibility and asking our church to help us in doing so. We are publicly stating our intentions and goals when raising our children.”