The Lord Lead a Man to Fredericton.
Fall 2023
I was born into a loving Christian home where the Lord provided for our every need. My father ministered for thirteen years in Fredericton, New Brunswick. During that time, I attended the church and always remembered the promise of Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” I knew that, even though the church was small in number, the Lord was still at work. The Baptists had the building before us and it was somewhat ironic that the church was built on a flood plain and water always found its way in.
In Luke 12:48 the Lord Jesus makes a statement, “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.” This word spoke to my heart many times when I would witness to friends and people that I have known throughout the years. I felt the Lord placed responsibility on me to spread the gospel message. Not everyone had the same upbringing that I had with a godly mother and father. Many were brought up in darkness without any direction from their parents and left alone to live a life apart from God. I thank the Lord wholeheartedly for the opportunity to preach the gospel to the lost. I understand the power of His Word, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.”
When my father accepted the call to Barrie in 2008, Mr. Neil Samson, a Baptist minister who faithfully attended the church, took up the responsibility of preaching in the morning service. He continued to do this for sixteen years and helped preserve the work in Fredericton.
Fredericton is a liberal city that has many churches that have compromised the Word of God. The church is in dire need of reformation and a determination to stand for the Word of God instead of public opinion. During multiple trips to Fredericton throughout the last couple of years, we were pleased to hear of the interest of many visitors and locals who are looking for a sound, biblical church. The population in Fredericton has seen steady growth since we left in 2008 and many visitors come by in the summer months. Fredericton also has an outreach on radio CJRI-FM that broadcasts Let The Bible Speak programs every Sunday morning.
As the Lord has guided my heart to move back to Fredericton, please pray with me that the Lord will bring people in, not just to visit, but to commit to the work of God for His glory and for the advancement of the gospel. I do believe that the Lord has many people in Fredericton as it was in Acts 18:10, “For I have much people in this city.” Do pray that others will come out to hear the gospel and that the Lord will visit us in His mercy and pour out His Spirit upon us.
Rev. F. D’Addurno | Licensed minister, Fredericton, NB