Time to be faithful, walk expectantly, and set our hope on God.

Have you ever noticed just how often scripture talks about hope?

• For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

• Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

• Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12

• …He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

• …Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27

• Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 23:18

• …O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7

• The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:24

And a hundred other examples! But do we believe it? When we look at budgets, buildings, a changing society, and an ever-increasing mission field of souls who do not know their saviour, are we filled with hope? As you read this edition, our prayer is that you will be filled with hope, just as we have found every reason to trust in God more and more!

The Diocese held its Electoral Synod on Friday, May 9th. By the grace of God, three new bishops were consecrated on Sunday, May 11. (L-R) Suffragan Bishop Ann Martha Keenainak, Diocesan Bishop Alexander Pryor, and Suffragan Bishop Jared Osborn. Suffragan Bishop Annie Ittoshat continues in her role, as The Arctic moves towards more intentional leadership within each region of our vast diocese.