FBC Weekly - August 20th, 2026
Here's what's happening around our church this week.

Joshua Chretien • Associate Pastor
August 20, 2026

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Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Sunday, August 23rd
  • 10:00am Worship Service - Join us as one of our elders, Saulo Castro, opens the Word of God.
  • Bible Quizzing Registration Extension - Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:
Sign up for Bible Quizzing!
Thursday, August 27th
On the Horizon
  • Fall Kickoff - Sunday, September 13th. Join us for a breakfast prior to the service as we prepare to launch our ministries for the Fall! Children’s ministry, youth, and Life Groups are all set to begin this week.
  • Freedom Session 🗝️ - Starting September 17th! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration
  • Community Worship Night - Sunday, September 20th at 6pm. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, join us for a night of worship and fellowship!
  • Apologetics Class 📔 - 5 sessions on Tuesdays, September 22nd-October 27th, at 6:30pm (break for Thanksgiving).
  • Ladies’ Bible Study - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, September 24th-November 5th. Contact Chantel Beal (403) 436-0297
Save the Date 📆
  • Saturday, November 21st - Annual Men’s Conference. Join us for a day of food, fellowship, and faithful teaching. This year’s theme: The Glory of God.
Calling volunteers!

Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!

I Want to Volunteer!

Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders

Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!

New here? We'd love to connect.
Last Week's Message

"The Danger of Distraction"
| Ron Halliday Psalm 73

Life comes at us rapidly and with many difficulties. When this inevitably happens, where do you turn? What keeps you steady? In Psalm 73, we find a man weighed down by distractions. The wicked seem to prosper, and serving God seems to be in vain. But being in God’s presence with God’s people proves to be the answer. Whatever distractions you find in your life, you can find solace in God’s sanctuary too.

Watch last week’s sermon 👇

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September 3, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - September 3rd, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 6th 10:00am Worship Service - Join us as we sign praises, open God’s Word, and enjoy communion together 🍇 Monday, September 7th First Bible Quizzing Practice - 6:30pm. Quizzers, come with your John 1 verses memorized and ready to quote and quiz! Contact Pastor Joshua 📖 Tuesday, September 8th Ladies’ Prayer Time - 10am, at the church 🙏 On the Horizon Fall Kickoff - Sunday, September 13th. Join us for a breakfast between 8:30-9:30am as we prepare to launch our ministries for the Fall! Children’s ministry also starts today. Youth Water Night - Sunday, September 13th, at 5pm. Contact Pastor Theo Elder’s Meeting - Monday, September 14th at 7pm. Freedom Session 🗝️ - Starting September 17th! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Community Worship Night - Sunday, September 20th at 6pm. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, join us for a night of worship and fellowship! Life Group Launch - Week of September 20th-26th. Contact Pastor Joshua Apologetics Class 📔 - 5 sessions on Tuesdays, September 22nd-October 27th, at 6:30pm (break for Thanksgiving). Sign up here: Class Sign-Up Ladies’ Bible Study - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, September 24th-November 5th. Contact Chantel Beal (403) 436-0297 Save the Date 📆 Saturday, November 21st - Annual Men’s Conference. Join us for a day of food, fellowship, and faithful teaching. This year’s theme: The Glory of God. Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with the necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Here are some key areas where we could use your help: Ushers - FBC is in need of ushers to ensure we can accommodate our increasing attendance. Please contact Dave/Rosemary Hisey and email drhisey@shaw.ca Training will be provided. Bible Quizzing - There are many roles open in this ministry. One of our chief needs is simply for verse listeners. This would involve coming to practice and listening to our Quizzers quote their verses, making sure they’re correct and signing off once they get it. Contact Pastor Joshua if you can lend a hand. Kids Ministry - Whether you want to be in the thick of it as a teacher, or help upstairs with check-in, there’s a spot for you! Contact Pastor Theo to discuss what role you might play. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "Where Is Wisdom Found?" | Aaron Visser Job 28 We all face trials that rock us and bring us low. In these moments, we long for an explanation. Why is this happening? Why me? But what if an explanation isn’t really what we need? In Job 28, we are challenged with a different notion. Wisdom, we are taught, is not knowing why we suffer, but rather fearing the God who does know why. He alone can show us the way to this true wisdom. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: “Redemption Greater Than Our Sin” - Psalm 130 See you soon ☀️

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Associate Pastor

August 27, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - August 27th, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Tonight Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo Sunday, August 30th 10:00am Worship Service - Join us as Pastor Aaron, fresh from Sabbatical, opens the Word of God. Bible Quizzing Registration Extension - Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! On the Horizon Fall Kickoff - Sunday, September 13th. Join us for a breakfast prior to the service as we prepare to launch our ministries for the Fall! Children’s ministry, youth, and Life Groups are all set to begin this week. Freedom Session 🗝️ - Starting September 17th! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Community Worship Night - Sunday, September 20th at 6pm. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, join us for a night of worship and fellowship! Apologetics Class 📔 - 5 sessions on Tuesdays, September 22nd-October 27th, at 6:30pm (break for Thanksgiving). Ladies’ Bible Study - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, September 24th-November 5th. Contact Chantel Beal (403) 436-0297 Save the Date 📆 Saturday, November 21st - Annual Men’s Conference. Join us for a day of food, fellowship, and faithful teaching. This year’s theme: The Glory of God. Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with the necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "Psalm 90" | Saulo Castro Psalm 90 Wisdom can mean many things to this world. But unless we know God and know ourselves, any wisdom we claim is vain. Psalm 90 reveals the majesty of the eternal God, and frailness of us as sinful mortals. Though it’s not something we like to reflect on, considering our inevitable death is the key to living wisely in this world. And beyond that, we have hope because the eternal God took on a human nature and died for us, so that we might live and do works that will last into eternity. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: “Where Wisdom is Found” - Job 28 See you soon ☀️

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August 20, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - August 20th, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 23rd 10:00am Worship Service - Join us as one of our elders, Saulo Castro, opens the Word of God. Bible Quizzing Registration Extension - Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! Thursday, August 27th Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo On the Horizon Fall Kickoff - Sunday, September 13th. Join us for a breakfast prior to the service as we prepare to launch our ministries for the Fall! Children’s ministry, youth, and Life Groups are all set to begin this week. Freedom Session 🗝️ - Starting September 17th! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Community Worship Night - Sunday, September 20th at 6pm. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, join us for a night of worship and fellowship! Apologetics Class 📔 - 5 sessions on Tuesdays, September 22nd-October 27th, at 6:30pm (break for Thanksgiving). Ladies’ Bible Study - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, September 24th-November 5th. Contact Chantel Beal (403) 436-0297 Save the Date 📆 Saturday, November 21st - Annual Men’s Conference. Join us for a day of food, fellowship, and faithful teaching. This year’s theme: The Glory of God. Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "The Danger of Distraction" | Ron Halliday Psalm 73 Life comes at us rapidly and with many difficulties. When this inevitably happens, where do you turn? What keeps you steady? In Psalm 73, we find a man weighed down by distractions. The wicked seem to prosper, and serving God seems to be in vain. But being in God’s presence with God’s people proves to be the answer. Whatever distractions you find in your life, you can find solace in God’s sanctuary too. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: Psalm 90 See you soon ☀️

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August 13, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - August 13th, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Tonight, August 13th Young Adults - 7 pm. Contact Pastor Theo Sunday, August 16th 10:00am Worship Service - Join us as one of our elders, Ron Halliday, opens the Word of God. Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline - Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! Tuesday, August 18th Pastor Aaron back from sabbatical. Wednesday, August 19th Deacon’s Meeting - 7pm. Thursday, August 20th Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo On the Horizon Fall Kickoff - Sunday, September 13th. Join us for a breakfast prior to the service as we prepare to launch our ministries for the Fall! Children’s ministry, youth, and Life Groups are all set to begin this week. Freedom Session - Starting mid-September! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Ladies’ Bible Study - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, September 24th-November 5th. Contact Chantel Beal (403) 436-0297 Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "Headed for Judgment" | Bryan McIver Jude 11-16 When you hear “judgment,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Commonly, we associate fear and unpleasantness with the word. But though those aren’t wrong, something we often miss is that God’s judgment is a blessing too. It is designed for the protection and care of God’s people. In this section of Jude, we see how God blesses His people by working to root out false teachers from their midst for good. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: "The Danger of Distraction" – Psalm 73 See you soon ☀️

Joshua Chretien

Associate Pastor

August 6, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - August 6th, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Tonight, August 6th Young Adults - 7 pm. Contact Pastor Theo Sunday, August 9th 10:00am Worship Service - Join us a guest preacher Bryan McIver from Redemption Olds opens the Word of God. Summer Children’s Ministry - Offered during the service. Contact Pastor Theo Wednesday, August 12th Elder’s Meeting - 7pm. Thursday, August 13th Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo On the Horizon Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline - Sunday, August 16th. Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! Pastor Aaron back from sabbatical - Tuesday, August 18th. Deacon’s Meeting - Wednesday, August 19th, at 7pm. Freedom Session - Starting mid-September! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "Warning Signs" | Bryan McIver Jude 1-10 Sometimes, something is serious enough to make us change course. This is where Jude found himself as he prepared to write his letter. He wanted to write in celebration of the Gospel, but the presence of false teachers necessitated a response. In this passage, we find warning signs that we’ve been infiltrated. The call for us is the same as for those back then: contend for the faith. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: "Jude—The Narrow Road: Headed for Judgment" – Jude 11-16 See you soon ☀️

Joshua Chretien

Associate Pastor

July 30, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FBC Weekly - July 30th, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Tonight, July 30th Young Adults - 7 pm. Contact Pastor Theo Sunday, August 2nd 10:00am Worship Service - Join us a guest preacher Bryan McIver from Redemption Olds opens the Word of God. We will also have Communion🍇 Thursday, August 6th Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo On the Horizon Guest Preacher Bryan McIver - Sunday, August 9th 📖 Summer Children’s Ministry - Sunday, August 9th. Contact Pastor Theo Elder’s Meeting - Wednesday, August 12th, at 7pm. Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline - Sunday, August 16th. Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! Pastor Aaron back from sabbatical - Tuesday, August 18th. Deacon’s Meeting - Wednesday, August 19th, at 7pm. Freedom Session - Tuesday evenings, starting September 15th! You can register here: Freedom Session Registration Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer! Please let us know soon so we can get you set up with necessary documents like a Vulnerable Sector Check. Current & Prospective Life Group Leaders Please let Pastor Joshua know of your intention to lead a Life Group this year. We are shifting from the sermon-based question model to walking through a book of the Bible as a group, and the leader will be prepping the questions. We will begin with the Gospel of John. Pastor Joshua will provide information and guidance going forward!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "How to Respond to Gospel Confusion and Opposition" | Pastor Joshua Chretien Acts 14:8-23 What has your experience been like when you’ve shared the Gospel? Chances are you’ve come across a lot of varied responses. Some don’t understand, some object, and some believe. Clearly, predictability is not something we can count on. God calls us to persevere amidst all this and believe in the Gospel’s power no matter what comes our way. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: "Jude—The Narrow Road: Warning Signs" – Jude 1-10 See you soon ☀️

Joshua Chretien

Associate Pastor

July 23, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update - July 23, 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, July 26th 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday service. Monday, July 27th 18-2 Ignite Youth Event - 7-10pm, out of town. Contact Pastor Theo Thursday, July 30th Young Adults - 7pm. Contact Pastor Theo On the Horizon Guest Preacher Bryan McIver - Sunday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 9th. Summer Children’s Ministry - Sunday, August 9th. Elder’s Meeting - Wednesday, August 12th, at 7pm. Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline - Sunday, August 16th. Contact Pastor Joshua or register here:Sign up for Bible Quizzing! Pastor Aaron back from sabbatical - Tuesday, August 18th. Deacon’s Meeting - Wednesday, August 19th, at 7pm. Freedom Session - Starts Tuesday, September 15th. Register here: Freedom Session Sign-Up Calling volunteers! Interested in helping out in one of our ministries? Let us know!I Want to Volunteer!New here? We'd love to connect. Last Week's Message "Rejoicing Over Self-Defeating Sinners" | Pastor Joshua Chretien Nahum 3:14-19 What or who do you trust in to get you through this life? Where do your allegiances lie? In the conclusion to our series through Nahum, it is crystal clear that there is only one Shepherd to whom we can turn. Those who try to keep their lives will lose them, but in Jesus, you will find life that cannot be threatened. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 226 2 Street W, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 Next Week: "How to Respond to Gospel Confusion and Opposition" – Acts 14:8-23 See you soon ☀️

Joshua Chretien

Associate Pastor