Each of us is called to serve, for service is a reflection of our love for God. As Christ instructed his disciples, “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet” John 13:14.

God calls on us to use our time, talents, and treasures to serve the needs of our brothers and sisters. Our Lord teaches us that the greatest kind of giving is from one’s need. The one who gives from scarcity, whether it be time, money, or energy, demonstrates that his giving is filled with much love, sacrifice, and a spirit of putting others before himself. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on” Luke 21:3-4. 

As the body of Christ, together we are serving Christ by ministering to the needs of our brothers and sisters. “Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me” Matthew 25:40.

Axios aims to provide opportunities for the congregation to minister to one another and to the community. Services include:

• Providing meals and care kits for the homeless community in Edmonton
• Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
• Providing rides to congregation members to and from church
• Cooking for university students living alone as well as families experiencing hardships
• Activities for church seniors and retired adults hosted by the church youth to foster intergenerational fellowship
• Educational sessions for the congregation provided by professionals on various topics 
• Ministering to the neighbourhood through community events
• Providing gifts for underpriveledged famillies around the world through Operation Christimas Child
• Mission trips to share the Gospel and encounter Christ throughout the world 

God willing, there will be more services included in the future. Your ideas and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated!

Email: axios@stmarystmark.ca
Phone: Robert Bekhet, (780) 222-5796