For the 25th year, a group from Community Fellowship Church in Newton, Man., travelled north to Snow Lake, Man., to take part in their sister church’s annual fall supper, Oct. 25–26. Christian Centre Fellowship Snow Lake hosts the meal for the town in the local community hall, serving up a feast followed by a program of skits, testimonies, songs, dance, and comedy, aided by the group from Newton.
The executive board and staff of the Canadian conference met Oct. 24–25 to review and discuss the strategic plan for Regenerate 21-01 (R21-01), including actions to implement in the new year.
Introducing Ron Toews, Peter Dennison, Jay Neufeld
Farewell to Lawrence and Selma Warkentin, Herb and Maureen Klassen
Changes for Graeme Isbister, Mennonite Brethren Mission and Service International (MBMSI)MDS to inform and equip churches for pandemic influenza and other disasters; Goshen (Ind.) College accused of being unpatriotic; Anabaptist youth ride bicycles for Global Youth Summit and Mennonite World Conference Assembly 15; MEDA launches human resource expertise to microfinance institutions; Mennonite congregation in the Netherlands celebrated; 800,000 people displaced in Democratic Republic of Congo; Violence in Jos, Nigeria; Amish population grows 84 percent; Truth and Reconciliation Commission; EFC calls for integrity, statesmanship, and grace in political crisis
“As long as you don’t mind living off the land,” she concluded. My host’s caveat assured me I’d found the ideal location for a three-day retreat from the busy life I lead in the city.
Introducing Steve Pahl, Bob Snider, Mark Hunt, Terry Wicks, Peter Mitchell, Kerry Precht
Farewell to John Klassen, Sandra CruxIt was the third weekend in January, 1985. The weather was cold, snowy, and icy in southern Ontario. The church, where my husband was youth pastor, was hosting a youth rally and the guest speaker was staying with us.
EFC appears against government of Alberta; Bus Stop Bible Studies; CMU’s membership with AUCC; U.S. Conference of MB Churches doubles membership; General Assembly of World Evangelical Alliance; Marv Frey passes away October 19, 2008; Violence in Orissa; Investors and the environment; MEDA a finalist for Innovation Excellence Awards; MCC discontinues shipping used clothing overseas
Travelling through the isolated hills of northeastern Pennsylvania on the way to a seminar one Advent, the man jolts to attention when his gas tank warning light flashes red. The S curve snakes into a tiny burg: a gas station, post office, branch bank, and a few clapboard houses.
The Willow Park Church crew organizing a major B.C. youth conference called Rush is pleased: they have secured major speakers and musicians to headline a 2009 event that no longer must limit registration.