When John was 2, a specialist in Edmonton determined prenatal injuries affecting his right side were irreversible. They caused hardship, but also produced a determined, prayerful man who placed his…
Helen’s most vivid childhood memory was of her brother Johnny teaching her to drive tractor: as she struggled to reach the brake, she inadvertently turned the wheel, mowing down a…
One of Anne’s favourite childhood memories was of the white horse that brought her to school every day, then turned around and went back home on its own. Anne and…
Frank dedicated his life to Christ at 15 and was baptized at in the gravel pit near Bird’s Hill, Man. He grew up in Winnipeg and Pemukan, Alta., before moving…
Magdalena had a happy childhood, but in 1944, her family was forced to flee along with the rest of the German inhabitants of Neu-Pasua. Magdalena’s father and older brother Adam…
Arnold was raised on the farm, completing Grade 11 at the small district school. He enjoyed baseball, hockey, and camping. He accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour at an early age,…
Werner’s family moved to Glenbush, Sask., in 1928 to begin farming. At Avery School, Werner’s favourite subject was recess. He spent countless hours walking behind horse-drawn harrows. Glenbush MB Church was…
At 2, Emilie lost her birth mother Mathilda (Kliewer) Bartel. Emilie accepted Jesus as Saviour in her youth. During WWII, she spent a year at agricultural training school and working…
Heintz’s family moved from Alberta to Chilliwack, B.C., in 1948 to farm. Heintz finished Grade 8 and then worked on the farm. At 12, he accepted Jesus as Saviour at…
David grew up on a farm in Readymade, Alta. The family was poor, even by Great Depression standards, but David recalled a household permeated by love for God, family, and…
Esther grew up on a farm and studied nursing. It had been on her heart to marry a pastor. At Prairie Bible College, Three Hills, Alta., she met Jake. They…
Kay’s family immigrated to Canada Oct. 20, 1926. In Winnipeg, Kay became a devoted church attender: at church, she sensed unity, peace, and love. She joined the church choir at…
Grace attended a one-room school with her dad as teacher. She graduated from University of Manitoba with a BA in English in 1967 and an education degree in 1968. At…
Martin attended a one-room schoolhouse, followed by 2 years of high school in Delhi, Ont. From early on, Martin loved farming with his father. He eagerly helped with milking, drawing…