Havelock Wesleyan Church

10/19/2026

30 days of prayer starting Oct 25/26 in preparation for our Prayer and Worship Gathering on Nov 29/26. We gave these out yesterday in our Family Worship Gathering. Join us we prepare the Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts and minds!!!

10/18/2026

Thanks for joining us today! We are glad you are with us!

Today we continue our teaching series, The Jesus Way.

Learning to Live Like Jesus in a World That Doesn’t

Following Jesus means more than believing what He taught—it means learning to live as He did.

This morning we are learning about love.

Love That Looks Like Jesus
The world should recognize us as followers of Jesus not merely by what we say we believe, but by the way we love one another.
What Makes a Christian Different?
Have you ever noticed how people identify things by certain characteristics?
We recognize a maple tree by its leaves. We recognize a police officer by a uniform and badge. We recognize a team by its colours and logo.
Every group has something that identifies it.
But what identifies a follower of Jesus?

Some people might say it is going to church. Others might say it is carrying a Bible, knowing Christian songs, or being able to explain what we believe. Those things can be meaningful, but Jesus points us toward something even deeper.
In John 13:34-35, Jesus tells His disciples what should distinguish them from the rest of the world.
He says:
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35, NIV

Notice what Jesus does not say.
He does not say, “Everyone will know you are My disciples if you win every argument.”
He does not say, “Everyone will know you are My disciples if you have the best church building, the biggest congregation, or the most impressive worship service.”
He does not say, “Everyone will know you are My disciples if you can quote the most Scripture.”
Jesus says the identifying mark of His disciples is love.
That does not mean truth is unimportant. It does not mean doctrine does not matter. It does not mean obedience can be ignored. Rather, it means that everything we believe and everything we do as followers of Jesus must be shaped by the love He has shown us.
We can be right in our arguments and still be wrong in our attitudes. We can know the Bible and still fail to reflect the heart of the One who inspired it. We can sing about God's love on Sunday and treat people without love on Monday.
The question is not simply, “Do I believe in Jesus?”
The question is also, “Can people see something of Jesus in the way I treat others?”
As we continue our series, The Jesus Way, we come to the sixth message: The Way of Love.
And we need to understand the setting of these words, because Jesus did not speak them in a comfortable moment when everyone was getting along.
He spoke them on the night before His crucifixion.
Judas was preparing to betray Him. Peter would soon deny Him. The other disciples would scatter when danger came. Jesus knew what was ahead, yet He chose that moment to speak about love.

He was preparing His disciples to live in a world where following Him would be difficult. They would face pressure, opposition, misunderstanding, and persecution. They needed to know what would hold them together and what would make their witness unmistakable.
His answer was love.
Let's look at three truths from this passage.

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10/17/2026

We are planning on taking a group to this men’s conference in April. That seems like a long time away, but for today only because women’s conference is happening, regular tickets are $20 off so only $80! If you are between ages 16-25 tickets are only $40! They would make a great Christmas gift for the man, sons or grandsons in your life! More details as time gets closer about car pooling and accommodations together to save on cost. Like, share and spread the word!

Canada’s Premier Christian Men’s Conference. April 16–17, 2027 · Tidal Church, Moncton.

10/16/2026

If you have driven by HWC lately you may have noticed an oak tree newly planted out front. This is in honour of our oldest living member Verna Sabine’s 100th birthday. We presented her with the tree at her birthday party in August. We are starting a new tradition. Each time one of our members turns 100 we will plant a tree in their honour!

10/14/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Trunk or Treat is cancelled at Havelock Wesleyan for this year.

10/11/2026

Thanks for joining us today! We are glad you are with us!

Today we continue our teaching series, The Jesus Way.

Learning to Live Like Jesus in a World That Doesn’t

Following Jesus means more than believing what He taught—it means learning to live as He did.

This morning we are learning about peace.

Followers of Jesus are called not merely to avoid conflict, but to actively pursue peace in their relationships and reflect the reconciling heart of God.
Key Statement: Peacemaking is not about keeping everyone happy; it is about bringing the character and truth of Jesus into broken relationships.
We live in a world filled with conflict.
Turn on the news, and there's conflict between nations.
Look at social media, and you'll find arguments, accusations, and people tearing one another down.
Look at our communities, and sometimes neighbours struggle to get along.
Look at families, and you'll find disagreements that have lasted for years.
And sometimes, if we're honest, the conflict isn't just out there.
It's in here.
It's in our homes.
It's in our churches.
It's in our relationships.
Maybe there's someone you haven't spoken to in months because of something that happened.
Maybe there's a family disagreement that has divided people who once loved being together.
Maybe there's tension at work, and every conversation feels uncomfortable.
Maybe two people you care about aren't speaking to each other, and you're caught in the middle.
We all know what conflict feels like.
And most of us would say we want peace.
But here's the problem: many people want peace without wanting to do the work that peace requires.
We want the argument to stop, but we don't want to apologize.
We want the relationship to improve, but we don't want to admit we were wrong.
We want others to understand us, but we don't always take the time to understand them.
We want peace, provided we don't have to change anything ourselves.
But Jesus gives us a different picture.
In Matthew 5:9, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Notice that Jesus doesn't say, “Blessed are those who avoid difficult people.”
He doesn't say, “Blessed are those who never get involved.”
He doesn't say, “Blessed are those who keep everybody happy.”
He says:
“Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Jesus isn't simply calling us to enjoy peace when it happens.
He's calling us to become people who help make peace happen.
And that is not always easy.
Sometimes making peace requires humility.
Sometimes it requires courage.
Sometimes it requires a difficult conversation.
Sometimes it means admitting that we contributed to the problem.
And sometimes it means loving someone even when reconciliation isn't possible right now.
So how do we become peacemakers in a world that often seems determined to create more conflict?
Let's look at three truths from Jesus' words.

If you would like prayer or have a prayer request, please reach out to us.

10/04/2026

Thanks for joining us today! We are glad you are with us!

Today we continue our teaching series, The Jesus Way.

Learning to Live Like Jesus in a World That Doesn’t

Following Jesus means more than believing what He taught—it means learning to live as He did.

This morning we are learning about servanthood.

Jesus shows us that true greatness is not found in being served, but in willingly serving others.

The Jesus Way turns our question from “Who will serve me?” to “Whom can I serve?”
There are some jobs that everybody wants.
And there are some jobs that almost nobody wants.
We don't mind being the person standing at the front.
We don't mind being recognized.
We don't mind receiving the credit.
But give us a job that nobody notices?
Clean the bathroom.
Take out the garbage.
Stay late to clean up.
Visit the person nobody else visits.
Help the person who can't give anything back.
And suddenly we're not quite as enthusiastic.
That's because servanthood doesn't always feel glamorous.
And yet, if you want to understand the heart of Jesus, you need to understand the towel.
John 13 gives us one of the most powerful pictures of Jesus in all of Scripture.
Jesus knows exactly who He is.
He knows where He came from.
He knows where He's going.
He knows the cross is coming.
And what does He do?
He picks up a towel.

If you would like prayer or have a prayer request, please reach out to us.

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