Praise International Fellowship is a vibrant church which is a partner of the Encompass Partnerships located in NE Calgary. We gather in various events and weekly services to deepen our understanding of the Lord’s message which enables us to reflect and express His love in our schools and workplaces. We gather in visible groups to live out the teachings of Jesus. We collaborate with partners locally and globally to share Jesus’ love and empower others through faith. Our mission is to use God’s unique gifts to positively impact our communities and foster spiritual growth.
Meet Our Pastor David Heng I was born and raised in Singapore and back in 1996, my lovely wife and I decided to make the move to Canada to further my education. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at Prairie College. After my studies, we felt a calling from God to stay back in Calgary to assist new immigrants in establishing their lives. We empathize with immigrants working extremely hard to establish their lives in this city from the ground up. We enjoy celebrating the small and big wins and overcoming years of hardships. I enjoy connecting with second-generation immigrants and engaging in meaningful conversations about their spiritual journey in Christ. My ultimate joy is seeing this generation grow and find their own path in Christ, enabling them to guide the next generation toward Jesus.
We believe the Bible is the truth and provides the reality of connecting with Jesus for life change, impacting others in following Jesus. Our statement of faith follows our denomination, Alliance Canada.
There is one God,1 who is infinitely perfect,2 existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.3
Jesus Christ is true God and true man.4 He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.5 He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.6 He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest.7 He will come again to establish His kingdom of righteousness and peace.8
The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, sent to indwell,9 guide, teach and empower the believer, and to convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.10
The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of people. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.11
Humankind, originally created in the image and likeness of God,12 fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All people are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.13 The destiny of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment, but that of the believer is everlasting joy and bliss.14
Salvation has been provided only through Jesus Christ. Those who repent and believe in Him are united with Christ through the Holy Spirit and are thereby regenerated (born again), justified, sanctified and granted the gift of eternal life as adopted children of God.15
It is the will of God that in union with Christ each believer should be sanctified thoroughly16 thereby being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to God, receiving power for holy living and sacrificial and effective service toward the completion of Christ's commission.17 This is accomplished through being filled with the Holy Spirit which is both a distinct event and progressive experience in the life of the believer.18
Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil as taught in the Scriptures are privileges for the Church in this present age.19
The universal Church, of which Christ is the Head, consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and commissioned by Christ to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the Gospel to all nations.20 The local church, the visible expression of the universal Church, is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together to worship God, to observe the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, to pray, to be edified through the Word of God, to fellowship, and to testify in word and deed to the good news of salvation both locally and globally. The local church enters into relationships with other like-minded churches for accountability, encouragement and mission.21
There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life;22 for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.23
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal and visible.24 As the believer’s blessed hope, this vital truth is an incentive for holy living and sacrificial service toward the completion of Christ's commission.25
1. Isaiah 44:6; 45:5-6 | 2. Matthew 5:48; Deut. 32:4 | 3. Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19 | 4. Philippians 2:6-11; Hebrews 2:14-18; Colossians 2:9 | 5. Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35 | 6. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 John 2:2; Acts 13:39 | 7. Hebrews 4:14-15; 9:24-28 | 8. Matthew 25:31-34; Acts 1:11 | 9. John 14:16-17 | 10. John 16:7-11; 1 Corinthian 2:10-12 | 11. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21 | 12. Genesis 1:27 | 13. Romans 8:8; 1 John 2:2 | 14. Matthew 25:41-46; 2 | Thessalonians 1:7-10 | 15. Titus 3:5-7; Acts 2:38; John 1:12; 1 Corinthians 6:11 | 16. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | 17. Acts 1:8 | 18. Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-25 | 19. Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:13-16 | 20. Ephesians 3:6-12; 1:22-23 | 21. Acts 2:41-47; Hebrew 10:25; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8, 11:19-30; 15 | 22. 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 | 23. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 | 24. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 | 25. 1 Corinthians 1:7; Titus 2:11-14; Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20
At Praise International Fellowship, we host various events that help us connect with our community and drive us to gain a better understanding of Jesus’ sacrificial love Through these events and meetings, we help and inspire each other and ourselves to walk in His light and show love to one another.
Every Sunday, we come together as a collective to worship the Lord and strengthen our ties to our faith and each other.
We host multiple Bible Study groups for young adults and other age groups in which we look at the Word of God and analyze its meaning and how it relates to us. Through studying the Word, we are able to form a foundation on which to build our lives.
Throughout the year, at special times like Christmas, Easter, and various other holidays, we host parties and gatherings where we come together and share the joy and meaning of the events within our community.
We host most of our events at the Encompass Partnerships located at 3851 54 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3W5. Please keep in mind some events might not take place at Encompass, but said events will provide their own specified locations. Below, you can find our normal dates and times, but keep in mind schedules can change depending on the weather and other factors. So, check the quick updates feed below for any relevant updates.
Adult Bible Study: Every Wednesday at 7:00pm
YA Bible Study: Every Fridays at 6:30pm
Weekly Prayer: Every Saturday at 8:00am
Weekly Service: Every Sunday at 10:30am
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We gather every Sunday for service as a testament to our faith and commitment. This weekly gathering is a time for us to connect, worship, and learn together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. We understand that not everyone can join us in person, so we offer a live stream of our services below. If you would like to donate to us it can be done via e-transfer with the email pifgiving@gmail.com, or via check by mail.