Surprisingly Unexpected

Jan 15

1. Yvette Stonozuk and Dianne Breton

2. Ron and Linda McInnis

3. Gerry VanStrien and Carolyn Duncan Hidden. Joe and Norma Campbell

Jan 8

1. Clayton Sjoberg and Dave Morrell

2. Gerry VanStrien and Carolyn Duncan

3. Bryce Warren and Jeff Walpole Hidden. Debbie Firth and Linda Sempel

Dec 18

1. Carol Gustafson and Bob Busse

2. Albert Berger and Cameron Coghill

3. Gerry VanStrien and Carolyn Duncan Hidden. Don and Dot Swenson

Dec 11

1. Albert Berger and Cameron Coghill

2. Dorothy McFadden and Neta VanIderstine

3. Ron and Linda McInnis

Hidden. Ron and Donna Campbell

And Carol Gustafson and Bob Busse THURS. STRAT PAIRS THURSDAY EVE SESSION JANUARY 3, 2019

1 Ken Newton - Len Davidson

2 Jeff Bryant - Don MacDonald

ROOKIE/MASTER PAIRS MONDAY EVE SESSION JANUARY 7, 2019

1 Joan Murphy - Gail Fitzpatrick

2 Maureen Keal - Dorothy McFadden

3 Jeff Walpole - Len Davidson

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PAIRS WEDNESDAY AFT SESSION JANUARY 9, 2019

1 Linda Griffin - Joanne Gilbert

2 Len Davidson - Ken Newton

THURS. STRAT PAIRS THURSDAY EVE SESSION JANUARY 10, 2019

11 Gail Fitzpatrick - Lynne Zadorozny 2 Donna Campbell - Maureen Keal

ROOKIE/MASTER PAIRS MONDAY EVE SESSION JANUARY 14, 2019

1 Donna Campbell - Jeff Bryant

2 Paul Silvester - Nancy Findlay

3 Joan Murphy - Gail Fitzpatrick

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PAIRS WEDNESDAY AFT SESSION JANUARY 16, 2019

1 Len Davidson - Ken Newton

2 Linda Griffin - Gail Fitzpatrick

3 Bonnie New - Lynne Zadorozny

THURS. STRAT PAIRS THURSDAY EVE SESSION JANUARY 17, 2019

1 Don MacDonald - Jeff Bryant

2 Len Davidson - Ken Newton I admit I’ve never been one for surprises. It has been my feeling that anticipating a birthday party or a purchase of something is much more fun for me as I plan and look forward; I would rather prepare for something than be caught unaware or unprepared. Hubby knows full well not to plan a surprise birthday party for me that’s for sure! However, in the last few months, God has been correcting me and showing me to stop saying “I don’t like surprises.”

There are several reasons why a person doesn’t like to be surprised; we may feel the need to be in control, the need to have a planned reaction, or we may not be at our peak such as feeling too tired or not wearing appropriate clothing, etc. These would all be legitimate reasons to not relish in the thought of being surprised. Interestingly, this past summer as I was listening to Dr. Jerry Savelle’s teaching, I realized I need to be open to surprises. He taught on how God is a “God of surprises” and that we need to be open to surprises. Job 5:8 says, “If I were in your shoes, I’d go straight to God, I’d throw myself on the mercy of God. After all, he’s famous for great and unexpected acts; there’s no end to his surprises.” As I’ve given some thought to this, I can see where God has actually surprised me (blessed me) with some situations that were very favourable for me. I can think of several situations that I hadn’t predicted or planned ahead for that have come to pass for us including nicer vehicles, renovations in our home, and better jobs that were all surprises which turned into blessings.

Job 9:10 says, “We’ll never comprehend all the great things he does; his miracle-surprises can’t be counted.” We mustn’t limit God to the way He’s done things in the past. He is the God of marvels, wonders and extraordinary manifestations of greatness! This year, 2019, is to be a year filled with these marvels, wonders and manifestations. It is the year of abundant harvest in which God will pour out on those who’ve sown in faith and will reap in faith. We need to be expectant and looking for God moving on our behalf... if we aren’t, we aren’t walking by faith.

I like to think of Moose Jaw’s slogan, “Surprisingly Unexpected,” as a faith-filled declaration over this great city, my hometown. God has His hand on this city... He is setting it up for unexpected surprises that are going to move it into greatness in the seven mountains of culture: religion, family, education, government, media, arts & entertainment and business. Don’t put God in a box. He’s got a lot up His sleeve. Our job is to believe it and sow into this with faith-filled words, finances (where God shows us to give) and patience (being consistent and unchanging despite the circumstances). “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” Find those in your community who are full of faith and patience and have a heart for God to manifest Himself through marvels, wonders and extraordinary manifestations and then get involved with these people. We can build a community who desires to see God move in awesome ways to bring transformation to the region. We can and will be pleasantly surprised by God if we are open to it! Read Psalm 112: 6 & 7