A lot of new people have been coming to All Saints lately in Crescent Beach. Here is a new family for Christmas.
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Terry Whalin on God’s Firestarters
Another great book review of God’s Firestarters, a recommended Christmas present for your friends and family. Available on Amazon in ebook and paperback: Amazon USA or Amazon Canada
W. Terry Whalin
5.0 out of 5 stars Read to Stir the Passion to Win Others to Christ
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
I’ve had a life-long fascination with biographies. Real stories from the lives of others can give us insight and inspiration for our own lives. Rev Dr Ed and Janice Hird tell the stories of twenty people in GOD’’S FIRESTARTERS who had profound impact on their world. As the authors explain in their opening chapter, “How does God use everyday people to advance the Gospel? GOD’S FIRESTARTERS plunges you into the astonishing true stories of twenty heroes of the faith who loved from the 16th – 21st centuries.” (Page 1)
Each story is well-written and researched with documented endnotes of the various sources. I enjoyed the variety of stories built into this book. In particular, I enjoyed the chapter on Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Father of the Jesus Movement Revival, and this statement, “Through the Jesus movement in the late 1960s and ‘70s, two to three million young people, including ourselves, came into the Kingdom.” (Page 82)
I highly recommend GOD’S FIRESTARTERS.
W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
All Saints Crescent Beach
This Sunday we’re celebrated the Second Sunday of Advent. Praise the Lord!
During the season of Advent we light our Advent Wreath. Each week a family will light the Advent candle. I’ll also begin a preaching series on “The Foundations of the Christian Faith.” During the season of Advent, each week I’ll preach on one of the key doctrines of the church.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday. What a privilege it is to gather with the saints to worship the God-man who came to earth as a little baby! (In case you missed it, here is the recording of our service from last Sunday, the 21st November 2021. You can find the service by clicking HERE.
After Church we celebrated with our All Saints Christmas party pot-luck lunch.
This week we have moved the furniture into the church; pews will be available on Sunday. Yippee!!
Don’t forget our Prayer and Fasting vigil every night at the church at 7:00pm. We’re going to pray and fast until God tells us to stop. You are welcome to join us any night at the church for prayer.
Continue to pray for us as we negotiate with the City of Surrey with regards to our building permits.
Thanks Church.
Stay vigilant and prayerful.
Love each other and keep Jesus at the centre of everything you do.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or needs.
Lord willing, I’ll see you.
Blessings on all you do.
The peace of our Lord,
Peter Klenner
Bishop and Pastor
All Saints Community Church, Crescent Beach
604.209.5570
House of James booksigning
Join us this morning for our God’s Firestarters booksigning at the House of James bookstore in Abbotsford from now to 1pm.
The address is 2743 Emerson Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 4H8
Dale Lang & Marty Shoub on God’s Firestarters
Two more God’s Firestarters endorsements (Amazon USA) or (Amazon Canada)
Dale Lang
5.0 out of 5 stars In a Time of Chaos We need this Solid Truth
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2021
Ed and Janice Hird are not new to the craft of writing and their latest Book, God’s Firestarters is a great addition to the list. This book simply and honestly reviews the lives of numerous men and woman used powerfully by God. I found it to be both encouraging and inspiring. Just what many of us need in the dark days which we find ourselves. It is a powerful reminder that God isn’t looking for powerful people just people willing to listen and obey and serve God as He heals the world. More than well worth the read.
Marty Shoub
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, meticulously researched, full of encouragement
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2021
Ed and Janice Hird have compiled 20 short biographies of Christian leaders spanning some 500 years, from Martin Luther’s wife, Katharina to Dr. J.I. Packer who passed on to his reward in 2020. Christian biography is always in danger of sliding into idealized hagiography, glossing over faults and flaws to present a caricature of the “saint” under consideration. The Hirds are careful to avoid this pitfall. Their exceptional research reveals Christian leaders “with a nature like ours,” who despite their shortcomings were so moved by the grace of God to accomplish remarkable achievements for the betterment of us all. The sub-title of the book is “Preparing our Families for Coming Revivals.” Each vignette ends with an encouragement for the reader to apply the lessons learned from the life of each biography. One of the best features of the book is the Hirds’ attention to the spouses of well-known Christian leaders. These are often the unsung heroes who suffered many private difficulties to support the public ministry of their partner.
I would recommend God’s Firestarters. It is easy to read, meticulously researched, and full of encouragement to devote our lives for the sake of the Gospel.
Three more book reviews of God’s Firestarters
Three more Amazon book reviews of God’s Firestarters
Rev Fred Carson, former SOMA Canada Coordinator
5.0 out of 5 stars The power of God for everyday living.
Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2021
Ed and Janice have taken us for a quick journey through time, travelling with often little known, but faithful, humble and obedient servants. We are inspired, encouraged, and challenged as we enter into the private and public lives of these ordinary people, as they faithfully serve Jesus Christ.
Sien Wan-Lim
5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Spirit’s work during the centuries
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2021
Am amazed at the amount of reading and editing from Ed and Janice.�An encouraging review of God’s hand in His Firestarters since the 16th century. We hope and pray that His Fire will spread rapidly across the world before Jesus’ return.�Sien Wan-Lim – Prayer Canada
Dr Jonathan Wilson, Senior Consultant for Theological Integration with Canadian Baptist Ministries and Teaching Fellow at Regent College
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring vignettes for faithfulness today
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2021
This is a wonderful selection of faithful followers of Jesus Christ and servants of the church through the ages. Clear, concise, inspiring biographies. I especially appreciate the inclusion of women by themselves and of godly marriages in partnership for the gospel.
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Our God’s Firestarters books just arrived. In these Covid times, we are offering a special early discount until Nov 8th for those who want a personally signed copy: $20 including S&H to Canada & USA; $35, including S&H, for two copies. Just Etransfer at ed_hird@telus.net, giving your address. Cheques are also acceptable.
The boook can also be purchased on Amazon at Canada or USA
To receive a personally signed copy of any of our books within North America, just etransfer at ed_hird@telus.net, giving your address. Cheques are also acceptable.
Alan Gilman & Adam Reid on God’s Firestarters
Two more God’s Firestarters Amazon book reviews https://tiny.cc/#
5.0 out of 5 stars Servants of God on Fire for the Lord!
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2021
What a fantastic book! As the principal of a Christian school, these stories serve our teenagers well as fantastic testimony of people committing their life to Jesus. These concise stories are just right for the age we live in to encourage and inspire. As we read about these incredible history makers, we are reminded that all of us can be a difference maker and start a fire for the Lord within another’s heart. Hats off to Ed and Janice for not just putting together these stories, but challenging us to learn from them and be inspired. A great read for the whole family!
Adam Reid, Principal, Lions Gate Christian Academy, North Vancouver
4.0 out of 5 stars A challenging and encouraging read
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2021
My good friends Ed and Janice Hird have compiled an inspiring collection of twenty brief, but intense, stories of wonderful examples of sacrificial faith. They provide all sorts of little-known details of these, fairly well-known, historical characters. I personally appreciate how they don’t gloss over their frailties and personal challenges, reminding us that God delights in using normal human beings to do great things for him.
Alan Gilman , bible Teacher
To receive a personally signed copy of any of our books within North America, just etransfer at ed_hird@telus.net, giving your address. Cheques are also acceptable.
Robert Dollar
To receive a personally signed copy of any of our books within North America, just etransfer at ed_hird@telus.net, giving your address. Cheques are also acceptable.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Underground Missionary – Engage
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Underground Missionary – Engage
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To receive a personally signed copy of any of our books within North America, just etransfer at ed_hird@telus.net, giving your address. Cheques are also acceptable.
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