A Letter from Pastors Ben & Heather

Welcome to the 2023 edition of Kingdom Builders Magazine. Over the past year, we have witnessed God's supernatural favour pouring out upon our church, and we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible work that God has accomplished through First Assembly's commitment to expanding local and global missions. As you read through this magazine, I know you will be inspired by the stories of hope, life transformation, and eternal impact that God has brought about through our church's generous commitment and partnerships in missions. 

 Last year, we were able to support over 12 Global Workers and missionaries serving in more than 30 countries. Through God's provision, the Gospel was proclaimed, and His kingdom was extended in significant ways, resulting in an eternal difference for thousands of lives.  And here’s something really exciting, we not only met but exceeded our goals for the year! Because of that. your over-and-above giving enabled us to provide aid and support to many additional ministries and missions projects beyond our initial plan. Thanks to your faith-filled support, we were able to respond to urgent and strategic opportunities, such as the crises in Turkey and Ukraine, and supporting bible translation, ministry to the next generation, Quebec, church planting and evangelism initiatives worldwide. 

At First Assembly, we are dedicated to expanding our missional impact both locally and globally. Throughout the past year, we have continued to grow our outreach through programs such as TMS leadership schools, discipleship training, youth programs, camps, and community care initiatives like FA Cares. We remain committed to supporting important partnerships, including our 20-year partnership with PAOC and the Calgary Dream Center and our support of the Derrick's Youth Drop-In Centre. 

Our unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel and fulfilling God's mission is all about our strategy of reach, revitalize, and reproduce. Through Kingdom Builders Vision 100 this past year, and by God’s supernatural provision, we were able to purchase and pay for of 49.5 acres for FA's future Vision 100 expansion in South Calgary!  This is something to celebrate and we give God all the glory!  As part of this, we also celebrate the recent planting of a new campus and service time in Seton. 

In May, we will once again celebrate Kingdom Builders month with an International Potluck and hear from global workers and missionaries participating in our services. Then in November, we will host our fall Kingdom Builders Gala to raise awareness and support for Vision 100. Plan now to be a part of these exciting Kingdom Builders celebrations. 

Thank you for your passion and participation in Kingdom Builders. As the Lord has blessed and called First Assembly, He has also blessed and called us to be a blessing. Let's continue to take bold steps of faith together once again this year as we participate with the Lord in fulfilling all that is in God's heart to do in and through our church. 

Pastor Ben and Heather