Tina’s family’s land was confiscated by the government. When Tina was 4, the family boarded cattle trains, arriving in Moscow with 16,000 other refugees. They were among the 6,900 allowed …
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Bill’s family immigrated to Canada in 1930, settling near Niverville, Man. Here Bill farmed with his brother Frank for 44 years. When Frank married, Bill and his mother moved to …
When Erna was 2, her family became missionaries in Bololo, DR Congo, among the Dengese people. The family settled in Winnipeg in 1938 and in Yarrow, B.C., in 1943. Erna’s …
In her youth, Kit trusted Christ for salvation and was baptized. Her family farmed in northern Saskatchewan until their home burned down when she was 15. They moved to Arnold, …
Kurt enjoyed attending Camp Arnes and growing up in Winnipeg with the river in his backyard. He loved boating and water sports, especially teaching others to ski and offering them …
George was born to godly parents. He accepted Jesus as Saviour at 17. He attended Bethany Bible Institute, Hepburn, Sask., and MB Bible College, Winnipeg. He married his high school …
John’s family moved the farm to Calder, Sask., where he worked the farm and blacksmith shop alongside his father and siblings. He also worked for neighbouring farms, where he met …
Walter and Marie made their home in Black Creek, B.C. He was ordained to pastoral ministry in 1954. For 45 years, he joyfully served the Lord in Black Creek; Lustre …
Freda was orphaned at 14 during WWII. She supported herself so she could attend Canadian Bible Institute, Regina. Freda and Henry lived in Caronport, Sask., Regina and Abbotsford, B.C. Freda …
When Norm was 17, a sermon and the song “If I gained the world but lost the Saviour, would my life be worth living for a day?” challenged him to …
Louise worked in Vancouver and retired to a condo in Elmwood Manor, Abbotsford, B.C. She joined Clearbrook MB Church, where she taught the special education Sunday school class. Her lessons …
When Abe was 6 months, his family fled persecution to Canada, settling in Alberta during the Depression. In 1937, they set up a fruit farm near Jordan Station, Ont. While …
At 18, Leonard drove Caterpillar for the rural municipality of Round Hill, Sask., and gave half his cheque to his dad for a quarter of land. He drove taxi in …
Brenda’s family moved to a farm outside Killarney in 1963. In 1975, Brenda completed her teaching certificate from Brandon University and married Ken. She taught 3 years in Ninette, Man. Brenda …
Regg was diagnosed with Fragile X in 1977. He attended preschool and then special needs classes until age 19. He enjoyed excellent teachers and teacher’s assistants. After grad, Regg enjoyed …