The past 10 days (January 4-15, 2013) was an opportunity to serve God in two
Alberta cities where Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries currently exists. It was
days filled with various events focused on strengthening relationships,
updates, meetings and fellowships
Both Calgary and Edmonton was in a winter chill and it was really
cold. Coming from rainy Vancouver was indeed a climate upgrade. Nevertheless,
no weather situation can stop what needed to be done for God’s people. The
Church Core Teams’ Symposium was the first event gathering the different Church
Core Teams of Southern Calgary. It was a forum to discuss the many updates that
they need to be informed. The mood was light and fun. Indeed, proper
communication must be done to clarify and amplify the directions forward.
The following day was a joint service of the JRAM Churches
from Southern Alberta with more or less 300 people filled with joy and
excitement in seeing one another giving glory to God together. It was a great
day to rejoice in such a wonderful event. Then, special meetings were done in
the last two days with different individuals before heading to Edmonton for the
next leg of the visit. The day trip driving to Edmonton from Calgary the
following day was not bad at all. The day was especially sunny but a snowstorm
was scheduled to arrive later that day and found out that 12 cm fell
afterwards.

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following day was individual meetings but one of the special events of the day
was the special launching of JRAM St. Albert. Seeing how it was started and
came together was indeed a blessing to remember. But one distinct feature of
this event was the special participation of the congregation and the Church
Pastor of Grace Family Church where JRAM would use as their facility. They were
there not just to support but also to welcome the JRAM family amongst them and
an evidence of unity in action between two church families. A great eating
fellowship followed after the service like a feast. God is good!

