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December 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
The Table || A Place for Women
Every woman needs people who will listen, laugh, pray, and walk alongside her. That’s why we gather around The Table. Around every table, stories are shared, friendships are formed, and lives are strengthened. Our prayer is that each month you’ll find encouragement, grow in your faith, and discover the joy of walking with Jesus alongside other women. On the first Friday of every month, we pull up a chair around The Table. Join women from every background and every stage of faith as we worship Jesus, learn from Scripture, encourage one another, and build genuine friendships rooted in Christ. Friday, December 5 Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. The Table Begins: 7:30 p.m. Concludes: 9:00 p.m. Centre 150: 150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside You don’t need to know anyone before you come. Pull up a chair, enjoy a cup of coffee, and spend an evening encouraging one another as we follow Jesus together. There is room for honest conversations, shared laughter, prayer, and encouragement along the way. What You Can Expect Worship centred on Jesus Biblical teaching you can apply to everyday life Honest conversations around the table Prayer and encouragement Genuine friendships that continue beyond one evening

Natasha Kelly

Admin & Facilities Lead

November 22, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Nov 22-28 Bulletin
Here's what's happening around our church this week. 👋 Take a look at what’s happening around the life of SCC this week. You’ll find upcoming events, gatherings, and opportunities to connect with our church family. Sunday, November 22 10:00am | Worship Service - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 10:00 - 12:15 pm | Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during the servic 4:00 pm | Jesus the Anointed One Church - Meets in the Kids Wing. 6:30 pm | Hope & Glory - meets at Gloria Maclean’s homeHope & Glory Monday, November 23 5:15–6:30 pm | Step Study for Women - meets in the prayer room at SCCWomen's Step Study 7:00 pm | Chosen Connect Group - meets in the lobby at SCCChosen 7:00 pm | Knitting & Crocheting Connect Group - meets in the youth room at SCCKnitting & Crocheting Tuesday, November 24 7:00 pm | Celebrate Recovery - A safe place to find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ at Centre 150. Wednesday, November 25 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Art in Church - meets in the kids wing in room 2Art in Church 6:30 pm | Victory by the Sea - meets in rotating homes in Victoria by the SeaVictory by the Sea 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study - meets at Jocelyn Holden’s home at 425 Tower St. Apt 209 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study 2nd group- meets at SCC in the Multi Purpose Rmjoyce meyer study Thursday, November 26 9:30 am | Worship & Prayer in the Great Room. Start the day by seeking God together through prayer and worship. 7:00 pm | Elev8 Youth - Meet at SCC for a night of fun, friendships, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus.Elev8 Youth Friday, November 27 7 pm | Thrive Young adults Group - Because adulthood is better with Jesus.Thrive Saturday, November 28 6 pm | Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party - If you volunteer at SCC please join us so we can appreciate you! Upcoming Events Wrestle with Romans | November 29th | 7-9 pm live on Zoom Click here for more information The Nativity: A Night of Music - Performance dates: Dec 14th @ St. Pauls, Dec 19 @ SCC & Dec 20 @ the Harbourfront Theatre at 6:30 pmNew here? We'd love to connect. Dec 3 - Christine Chlouba Dec 6 - Nikita Brooks Dec 12 - Natasha Kelly Dec 15 - Mitch Gaudet Dec 15 - Tracy DesRoches Dec 18 - Janet Lake Dec 21 - Debbie Bryanton Dec 24 - Jeremiah Linkletter We’re making space to celebrate one another as a church family through birthdays and our People We Love feature. Fill out the form below so we can know more about you!Help us get to know you! Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 Loaves & Fishes – Pray for the volunteers, guests, and every conversation that takes place through the ministry of Loaves & Fishes. 🙏 Isaac Gillis - Pray as he spends the next 6 months in New Zealand implementing the things he learned at YWAM.Submit your own prayer request Giving Update - November 8, 2026 General: $$4,810.93 Building: $0.00 YTD General: $273,862.00 *updated as of September 30* 2026 Revenue Forecast: $462,600.00 Please note that our giving update section may not be updated every week. While we strive to provide regular updates, there may be occasions when circumstances prevent us from doing so. Your generosity helps make the life and ministry of SCC possible. Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. If you’re new, we’re simply glad you’re here.Give Now Here Watch last week’s sermon 👇This weeks sermonWatch our Services Online This weeks episode of Between the Shores 👇Subscribe To Our Between the Shores Podcast Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside, PE, C1N 5N6

Natasha Kelly

Admin & Facilities Lead

November 15, 2026 • 5 Minute Read
Nov 15-21 Bulletin
Here's what's happening around our church this week. 👋 Take a look at what’s happening around the life of SCC this week. You’ll find upcoming events, gatherings, and opportunities to connect with our church family. Sunday, November 15 10:00am | Worship Service - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 10:00 - 12:15 pm | Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during the servic 4:00 pm | Jesus the Anointed One Church - Meets in the Kids Wing. 6:30 pm | Hope & Glory - meets at Gloria Maclean’s home.Hope & Glory Monday, November 16 5:15–6:30 pm | Step Study for Women - meets in the prayer room at SCCWomen's Step Study 7:00 pm | Chosen Connect Group - meets in the multipurpose room at SCCChosen 7:00 pm | Knitting & Crocheting Connect Group - meets in the youth room at SCCKnitting & Crocheting Tuesday, November 17 12:00 pm | Hearts in Harmony - Meets at Catherine Garant’s house.Hearts in Harmony 7:00 pm | Celebrate Recovery - A safe place to find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ at Centre 150. Wednesday, November 18 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Christmas Decorating Party - Come help us decorate for Christmas! Please sign up using the link so we know how many treats to have ready for everyone!Christmas decorating sign up 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Art in Church - meets in the kids wing in room 2Art in Church 6:30 pm | Route 2 - meets in rotating homesRoute 2 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study - meets at Jocelyn Holden’s home at 425 Tower St. Apt 209 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study 2nd group- meets at SCC in the Multi Purpose Rmjoyce meyer study Thursday, November 19 9:30 am | Worship & Prayer in the Great Room. Start the day by seeking God together through prayer and worship. No Elev8 Youth tonight! | This week we are meeting on Friday for the Nazarene Worship Night.Elev8 Youth Friday, November 20 6:30 pm | Elev8 Youth | Nazarene Worship Night. “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord.” | Summerside Nazarene Church - 156 Fitzroy St Saturday, November 21 9:00 - 3:00 pm | Operation Christmas Child Collection Date - All shoeboxes must be dropped off by 3 PM to be included in this year’s shipment. Boxes received after this time will be too late. Upcoming Events Christmas Decorating Party | November 18 | Join us in making the building Christmas! Operation Christmas Child | SCC Collection Date November 21st | Pack a Shoebox - Click HERE for more information Save The Date | Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party | November 28th Wrestle with Romans | November 29th | 7-9 pm live on Zoom Click here for more information The Nativity: A Night of Music - Performance dates: Dec 14th @ St. Pauls, Dec 19 @ SCC & Dec 20 @ the Harbourfront Theatre at 6:30 pmNew here? We'd love to connect. Nov 1 - Arnold Madsen Nov 3 - Dorothy Fry Nov 5 - Joy DesRoches Nov 8 - Julianna Stimson & Melanie MacFarlane Nov 15 - Amanda Linkletter Nov 16 - Jacob Ramsay Nov 17 - Elizabeth Bryant Nov 18 - Harmony Goddard Nov 22 - Dave Woodcox Nov 23 - Noma Ngwenya & Doug Ramsay Nov 26 - William Brooks We’re making space to celebrate one another as a church family through birthdays and our People We Love feature. Fill out the form below so we can know more about you!Help us get to know you! Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 Loaves & Fishes – Pray for the volunteers, guests, and every conversation that takes place through the ministry of Loaves & Fishes. 🙏 Isaac Gillis - Pray as he travels back to New Zealand to implement the things he learned at YWAM. 🙏 Christmas Blessing Families – Pray for the families receiving support through our Christmas Blessing Initiative, that they would experience God's love, peace, and encouragement during this season. 🙏 Our Youth– Pray for our youth as they return to school after their Shiktehawk retreat, that what they learned and experienced would continue to shape their faith, friendships, and everyday choices as they follow Jesus.Submit your own prayer request Giving Update - November 1, 2026 General: $111,364.39 Building: $365.00 YTD General: $300,015.00 *updated as of October 31* 2026 Revenue Forecast: $462,600.00 Please note that our giving update section may not be updated every week. While we strive to provide regular updates, there may be occasions when circumstances prevent us from doing so. Your generosity helps make the life and ministry of SCC possible. Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. If you’re new, we’re simply glad you’re here.Give Now Here Watch last week’s sermon 👇This weeks sermonWatch our Services Online This weeks episode of Between the Shores 👇👇Subscribe To Our Between the Shores Podcast Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside, PE, C1N 5N6

Natasha Kelly

Admin & Facilities Lead

November 12, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Wrestle with Romans
A Deeper Dive into Paul's Letter Paul's letter to the Romans has given us plenty to think about throughout our ONE series, and there may still be questions you're wrestling with! On November 29, from 7–9 PM, we're opening up the conversation with a special Zoom session exploring Romans 1–8. We'll take a closer look at challenging passages, unpack biblical context, and work through questions that have come up along the way. Come prepared! Revisit the passages that have raised questions for you, have your Bible handy, and bring your thoughts. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn together, and grow in our understanding of Paul's letter. 📅 Live on Zoom — Sunday, November 29, 7:00-9:00 pm 🌐 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5711349094?omn=87087409138 Got Questions? Send Them Ahead! Is there a passage that's left you puzzled or something you'd love to explore further? Submit your questions ahead of time to help guide our conversation. You'll also have opportunities to ask questions during the Zoom session.Submit Your Questions

Natasha Kelly

Admin & Facilities Lead

November 8, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Nov 8-14 Bulletin
Here's what's happening around our church this week. 👋 Take a look at what’s happening around the life of SCC this week. You’ll find upcoming events, gatherings, and opportunities to connect with our church family. Friday, November 6 7pm | The Table | A Place for Women Saturday, November 7 8 Am | Loaves and Fishes Cook Day - They are always looking for Volunteers!More Information Sunday, November 8 10:00am | Worship Service - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 10:00 - 12:15 pm | Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during the servic 4:00 pm | Jesus the Anointed One Church - Meets in the Kids Wing. 6:30 pm | Hope & Glory - meets at Gloria Maclean’s homeHope & Glory Monday, November 9 5:15–6:30 pm | Step Study for Women - meets in the prayer room at SCCWomen's Step Study 7:00 pm | Chosen Connect Group - meets in the lobby at SCCChosen 7:00 pm | Knitting & Crocheting Connect Group - meets in the youth room at SCCKnitting & Crocheting Tuesday, November 10 7:00 pm | Celebrate Recovery - A safe place to find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ at Centre 150. Wednesday, November 11 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Art in Church - meets in the kids wing in room 2Art in Church 6:30 pm | Victory by the Sea - meets in rotating homes in Victoria by the SeaVictory by the Sea 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study - meets at Jocelyn Holden’s home at 425 Tower St. Apt 209 6:30 pm | Joyce Meyer Study 2nd group- meets at SCC in the Multi Purpose Rmjoyce meyer study Thursday, November 12 9:30 am | Worship & Prayer in the Great Room. Start the day by seeking God together through prayer and worship. 7:00 pm | Elev8 Youth - Meet at SCC for a night of fun, friendships, and discovering what it means to follow Jesus.Elev8 Youth Friday, November 13 7 pm | Thrive Young adults Group - Because adulthood is better with Jesus.Thrive Saturday, November 14 Happy Saturday!! Upcoming Events November 21st | Operation Christmas Child Collection - Pack a shoebox and drop off here at SCC before Nov 21 November 28th | Save The Date for our Volunteer appreciation Christmas Party The Nativity: A Night of Music - Performance dates: Dec 14th @ St. Pauls, Dec 19 @ SCC & Dec 20 @ the Harbourfront Theatre at 6:30 pmNew here? We'd love to connect. Nov 1 - Arnold Madsen Nov 3 - Dorothy Fry Nov 5 - Joy DesRoches Nov 8 - Julianna Stimson & Melanie MacFarlane Nov 15 - Amanda Linkletter Nov 16 - Jacob Ramsay Nov 17 - Elizabeth Bryant Nov 18 - Harmony Goddard Nov 22 - Dave Woodcox Nov 23 - Noma Ngwenya & Doug Ramsay Nov 26 - William Brooks We’re making space to celebrate one another as a church family through birthdays and our People We Love feature. Fill out the form below so we can know more about you!Help us get to know you! Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 Loaves & Fishes – Pray for the volunteers, guests, and every conversation that takes place through the ministry of Loaves & Fishes. 🙏 Isaac Gillis - Pray as he travels back to New Zealand to implement the things he learned at YWAM.Submit your own prayer request Giving Update - November 1, 2026 General:$11,364.39 Building: $365.00 YTD General: $273,862.00 *updated as of September 30* 2026 Revenue Forecast: $462,600.00 Please note that our giving update section may not be updated every week. While we strive to provide regular updates, there may be occasions when circumstances prevent us from doing so. Your generosity helps make the life and ministry of SCC possible. Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. If you’re new, we’re simply glad you’re here.Give Now Here Watch last week’s sermon 👇This weeks sermonWatch our Services Online There was no episode of Between the Shores but you can listen to past podcasts here👇Subscribe To Our Between the Shores Podcast Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 150 Industrial Crescent, Summerside, PE, C1N 5N6

Natasha Kelly

Admin & Facilities Lead

November 8, 2026 • 7 Minute Read
One Freedom
The Trouble with Artificial Fruit Artificial fruit has one rather impressive quality. It can look perfectly ripe for years without ever needing water, sunlight, or a little attention. Set a bowl of it on the table, and everything looks wonderful. Of course, nobody wants to take a bite out of it. Following Jesus brings a genuine desire to grow, and it's natural to look for signs that growth is happening. Reading Scripture, praying, serving others, and making good choices can all be part of growing in our relationship with Him. Over time, though, it's possible to become so focused on doing the right things that we begin measuring our relationship with God by how well we're performing. We learn what a faithful life should look like, while some of our deepest attitudes and desires remain surprisingly resistant to change. Jesus spoke about recognizing a tree by its fruit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and the other qualities of His Spirit reveal the kind of life growing within us. And that's where things get interesting, because fruit grows from the life of the tree itself. No amount of arranging the branches can make it appear. That raises an interesting question about following Jesus. How much of our energy goes toward managing what people can see, while the deeper work of changing our hearts remains unfinished? Paul wrestles with that very tension in Romans 6 and 7. His explanation takes us back to what Jesus has already accomplished and the freedom that becomes possible through His Spirit. Learning to Live Free Freedom is a powerful word, especially for people who have spent years feeling controlled by something they wish they could escape. For some, it's a habit that keeps returning. For others, it's the need to be right, the fear of losing control, or the quiet belief that their worth depends on how well they perform. When Paul talks about freedom, he reaches back into one of the most important stories in Israel's history. God rescued His people from slavery in Egypt, led them through the Red Sea, and brought them into a new relationship with Him. Their old master no longer had authority over them. They belonged to the God who had rescued them, and they were beginning to learn what life with Him looked like. That same movement from slavery to freedom is central to what Jesus has accomplished. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has broken the power of sin and opened the way into new life. Baptism becomes a picture of that reality. The old life is buried with Christ, and a new life begins in Him. Leaving Egypt was a significant moment in Israel's story, but generations of slavery had influenced how they understood themselves and the world around them. Learning to trust God with their future would take time. The same struggle can surface in our own lives as we follow Jesus. Old habits and ways of thinking can be deeply rooted, especially when anger feels justified, pride convinces us to defend ourselves, or fear makes it difficult to release control. Even with a genuine desire to follow Jesus, we can find ourselves returning to responses that have become familiar over the years. Freedom begins with what Jesus has already done. Learning to live in that freedom is an ongoing journey of trusting Him with the parts of ourselves that still resist His leading. When Knowing Better Doesn't Change Us God gave Israel His law to show them what it meant to live as His people. It revealed His character, His goodness, and the kind of relationships He desired for them. They knew what was right, and still they struggled. Think about a speed limit sign. It clearly tells a driver what the law requires, but it has very little influence over the desire to get somewhere faster. A driver might even start calculating how far over the limit they can go without getting caught. The sign has done its job. The heart of the driver is another matter entirely. Paul uses Romans 7 to explore that struggle. He describes wanting to do good and repeatedly finding himself doing what he knows is wrong. His words echo Israel's history and reach all the way back to humanity's first attempts to live independently of God. Our motives can be surprisingly difficult to recognize, especially when we're convinced we're doing the right thing. We might genuinely want to be patient with someone, while mentally rehearsing everything we'd like to say the next time they upset us. We can care deeply about justice and still find ourselves wanting to win an argument. Even our commitment to following Jesus can become tangled with the desire to prove we're doing well. It's worth considering how easily we can convince ourselves that our intentions are good, especially when there's something we're reluctant to surrender. And the mind can be remarkably skilled at explaining it all away. Pride begins to sound like conviction. Fear presents itself as wisdom. The very reasoning meant to help make good decisions can end up defending the impulses that need to change. God's instructions help reveal what is happening, and Jesus reaches into the heart of it. The more closely a person examines their own efforts, the clearer the need for His grace becomes. There comes a point where the most faithful response is simply to acknowledge the limits of human strength and trust the One who has promised to give new life. The Freedom of Surrender Paul brings this long and sometimes uncomfortable argument to a remarkable conclusion: "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." - Romans 8:1, NLT Consider the weight of those words. After describing humanity's struggle with sin, the inability of the law to change the heart, and the frustration of wanting to do good while continuing to fall short, Paul arrives at Jesus. Through Him, God has done what humanity could never accomplish on its own. And through the Holy Spirit, the life Jesus has made possible can begin to grow within those who belong to Him. The Holy Spirit knows us in ways we're still learning to understand ourselves. He sees what lies behind our reactions, even when we struggle to make sense of them. As we grow more attentive to His voice, we begin to recognize the places where we've been relying on our own understanding and strength. And in those moments, we have an opportunity to trust Him with what He's revealing. Over time, His presence begins to influence the way we think and respond, allowing the character of Jesus to become increasingly evident in our lives. The question becomes one of surrender. Where might the Holy Spirit be drawing attention to something that needs to be released? It may involve the desire to defend ourselves or the need to control an outcome that feels uncertain. Surrender can feel especially difficult when the struggle has lasted a long time. There is comfort in having a plan and believing that enough determination will eventually make everything better. Trusting Jesus with those deeply familiar patterns requires humility, patience, and a willingness to listen. One of the most beautiful parts of this freedom is knowing that God continues His work even while people are learning how to live in it. In each act of surrender, the life of Jesus becomes a little more visible. And that brings us back to the fruit tree. The evidence of a healthy tree eventually becomes visible in what it produces. As we remain connected to Jesus, the fruit of His Spirit begins to tell the story of what He's doing within us. The next step may be as simple as bringing one familiar struggle before Him and praying, *Holy Spirit, help me recognize what is happening in my heart. Teach me to trust You here.*One Freedom

Joel Wydysh

Pastor of Community and Connections