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VOICE, values and ventriloquism
Laura Bonney, a missionary ventriloquist with SEND International, shared her experiences teaching values in schools in the Philippines and Uganda. Her method: ventriloquism.
New people finding a church to call ‘home’
It’s exciting to see our sanctuary nearly at capacity every Sunday, and the new expansion of our building filled with young and old alike attending Sunday school.
Two believers baptized
Mike, an older Ukrainian man, and Sylvia, who was for many years with the Canadian Armed Forces, were baptized on May 22, 2022.
It’s all Greek to you?
Partaking of a potluck meal of traditional foods made by our brothers and sisters from many nations of the world was an encouragement to continue efforts to reach all peoples with the greatest message ever: Jesus Christ, died, buried and risen for all!
Region 1 leaders gather for learning and encouragement
Over the years, the Region 1 churches (northern Alberta and B.C.) have met every two years for a retreat, bringing leadership together for fellowship and inspiration. After missing the retreat in 2020, the churches met again April 29–May 1, 2022.
From southern Manitoba to Israel, Ukraine and beyond
Although a myriad of stuff has been happening within and around us, it seems timely to write about our church’s international mission emphasis. Our church has been going through a six-week series detailing these ministries.
The nations are gathering at Abbeydale
It is indeed a blessing to be joined together in worship with people of other nations. The blessing becomes even more tangible when born-again believers who have been raised in other beliefs or countries intentionally choose to become a part one’s own church body.
Pastoral Couple Accepted as Members
Kola, Man.—On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Pastor Ernest Reimer and his wife Sherridan were accepted into church membership at the Kola Evangelical Mennonite Church.
Pastors, Church Support Parents in Dedication
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man.—On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Pastor Les Kroeker led Michael and Sabrina Jones as they dedicated themselves and their baby daughter Ashlynn to the Lord.
Church Bids Farewell to Missionaries
PELLY, Sask.—Hyounjin (Simon) Yoon and Jinhee (Joy) Yang arrived in Pelly, Sask., in 2018 as Pelly Fellowship Chapel’sFirst Nations missionaries. They helped any time an extra hand was needed, wherever and whenever needed. Their presence will be sadly missed.
Ordination, Dedication, Baptisms
STEINBACH, Man.—What a busy fall it was at Stony Brook Fellowship in 2021!
Sleeper Drive Held to Assist Young Parents
WINNIPEG, Man.—Do you like PJs? Well, babies do too!
Throughout November and December of 2021, a Sleeper Drive was held at Crestview Fellowship Church to support Youth for Christ (YFC) and Cheyenne Lewycky, the Young Parents Outreach Program Coordinator.