Today was a good day; Pastor Tim Stephens of Fairview Baptist who was arrested June 15th for holding church services has been released!
From his wife Raquel's Facebook:
You should know that our brother Timothy has been released... (Hebrews 13:23)
I am really loving that verse!!!!
There's been a flurry of activity this morning! Today, July 1st, Alberta lifted all health restrictions including the ones that required him to tell people what to wear, where to stand, not to come to church, and to not practice hospitality. They've also rescinded the May 13 Rooke Order, the one that he was arrested for, since the lifting of restriction nullifies their definition of an "illegal gathering".
So all that to say... Tim is coming HOME!!! We can now gather as a church family to worship the living God and practice fellowship and all the “one anothers” without fear of fines or imprisonment. I am praying for our brothers and sisters in the rest of Canada who do not have this reprieve. It's been a roller-coaster week, full of many disappointments, but God was so faithful to keep directing my heart and mind to his sovereignty over all things, his goodness, and his power. He gave us his Son, we can trust him in all things.
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5
Saints, thank you for praying. Glory to God who heard and answered your prayers to sustain us and give us hope to persevere. Glory to God for answering our prayers that souls would be saved and that church would be strengthened through all this. Glory to God who has counted Tim worthy to suffer dishonor for his name's sake. Glory to God that the name of Jesus is going far and wide and he is receiving the honour due his name!
The battle is far from over, but my beloved is coming home!!!
