Stories of God at Work Span Generations and Places
The eleven testimonies we heard on February 11, 2024, at our baptism and membership service were heart-stirring. The worship in song moved us in celebration and joy. The resounding amens as we accepted the men, women and youth publicly to our church family were deeply moving.
Looking Back at 2023, Forward to 2024
There is so much happening that it’s hard to know where to begin. Our year in 2023 began with prayer goals concerning outreach, baptisms, “set free” and more.
Picture Prayers Answered
Upon entering the foyer of Abbeydale Christian Fellowship on February 18, 2024, it was obvious that something special was in the air. Each of the ten various displays set up there represented and encouraged a specific area of needed prayer.
A Time of Change
IT HAS BEEN an exciting time at The Church of Living Water with all the recent changes.
Celebrating God’s faithfulness over 50 years!
Fall 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of La Crete Christian Fellowship. To mark this occasion, a planning committee organized a celebration weekend. October 14–15, 2023, we opened the doors to visitors and regular attendees to give all glory, honour and praise to our faithful Almighty God!
‘The Lord has done great things’ at The ConneXion
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:3). With great joy and gratitude we share the great works of the Lord in our lives.
A sorrowful goodbye to pastoral couple
Greetings from Pelly Fellowship Chapel. It is with great sadness we said farewell to the Kim family early in 2023. Pastor Frankie Hyounglin Kim has taken a position at the Yorkton Alliance Church. Both Frankie and his wife Minju submitted something to put into The Messenger.
Baptism at Abbeydale a ‘hands-in’ experience
What do a host of curious children, over 100 adults (comprised of more visiting family members and friends than usual), two excited pastors and Sunday, November 26, 2023, all have in common?
The Advent of new birth and peace
In November 2023, a special shower was held in honour of Macey Plett, wife of our Young Life Pastor Travis, celebrating the arrival of their first born, a son, whom they named Zane. The name in Hebrew means: “God is Gracious!”
Celebrating beginnings, acknowledging transitions
A recent and important event at Kleefeld EMC is the installation of a new lead pastor. Greg Klassen and his wife Daniella, along with their three children, have been worshipping with us for the past year while Greg was attending Providence Theological Seminary. Greg was officially commissioned on September 17, 2023, and we are anticipating new blessings under his leadership.
How we’re loving and serving our community
Our vision at Mount Salem Community Church (MSCC) is to “inspire people to follow Jesus.” Our hope is to live and love in such a way that it compels people to consider faith. By serving the community that God has planted us in, we have the unique opportunity to build a mission centre called The Family Central, and we are working toward establishing a community centre called the Malahide Athletic Centre (MAC).
Dedicated kids and adults at Kola
Latest news from Kola EMC.
Child dedications and SEAN graduates.
‘Who will go?’
On September 10, 2023, Heartland congregation officially installed our new lead pastor: Matthew Funk (originally of Landmark, Man.) supported by his wife, Kathy, who is originally from Niverville, Man.
Psalm 145 / 21 = 14
The math of Psalm 145 according to Abbeydale Christian Fellowship may leave some readers perplexed … but like the Ethiopian eunuch’s confusion, it can be explained. Apparently, Calgary is home to people of 240 different ethnic origins, speaking 120 different languages.
Summer Provides Points of Connection
Church camp is a highlight for many people at Stony Brook Fellowship. We enjoyed being together and connecting as a church family during this event held June 9–11, 2023.
Children’s Choir Comes to Town
On June 9, 2023, Straffordville EMC was privileged to host the Watoto Children’s Choir.
Baptismal Candidates Welcomed
On July 16, 2023, MacGregor EMC was pleased to baptize and welcome into membership Sara Thiessen, and Isabelle Toews, pictured with Pastor Russell Doerksen.