We Were Blessed Indeed

We have experienced new earth, God has also quite an active promised new people, new transition in our pastoral bodies, new minds, and leadership positions at beauty that will not give Edmonton Central Seventh- way to age (see 21:3, 5). day Adventist Church We were reminded that God during 2019 to 2020 will make all things new. In It has been almost a year closing, we were encouraged ago since we welcomed to look forward to that which Pastor Dennis Braun and is new, and one day, we'll his wife Diane to our church rejoice over a happy reunion family, and indeed it was with our heavenly Father. I a warm reception. As we want to thank Pastor Braun got more acquainted with for this sobering reality him, we realized one of his that someday, when we ministry passions was to visit those who were unable to attend church. It was not concerning to him that some of these visits might mean traveling out of the city. He was always ready and willing to go. His humble, spirited demeanor was an asset to our church meetings. This helps to run things smoothly and in an effective Pastor Dennis and wife Dianne Braun and timely manner.

Encouraging Words from Pastor Dennis Braun's Final Message We were encouraged and reminded of the things God has in store for His people: a new name in Revelation 21:7, a new song in 5:7, and a new heaven in 21:1–2. However, before we get to this new heaven and new earth, God has also promised new people, new bodies, new minds, and beauty that will not give way to age (see 21:3, 5). We were reminded that God will make all things new. In closing, we were encouraged to look forward to that which is new, and one day, we'll rejoice over a happy reunion with our heavenly Father. I want to thank Pastor Braun for this sobering reality that someday, when we get to heaven, there will be no more sorrow, separation, or pain because God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. We will miss the Brauns' enthusiastic spirit and willingness to share God's love.

— Submitted by Ina MartinChildren's Sabbath School Department, Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church