Refresh Mobile Showers, a ministry of King Road MB Church and other local partners, is helping to bring essential hygiene to people in Abbotsford, B.C., who don’t have access every day.
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“By being in church every October 31, I’ve missed a really good opportunity to encourage our neighbourhood,” says Leonard Klassen. King Road Church in Abbotsford, B.C., has traditionally hosted a…
“Our mission is to bring the gospel of Jesus to every place of society,” says Scott Street MB Church lead pastor Jurgen Rausch. “A segment of society listens to radio,…
This is the time of year children’s ministries are busy planning their summer adventures as a way to share the life-transforming gospel with children from all walks of life. Looking for inspiration or motivation?
Last year, Glencairn MB Church in Kitchener, Ont., “woke up.” After 25 years, the church had plateaued at 180 attenders, but a change in staff and direction in 2014 led…
“Mrs. Mime” cannot speak any English, but she does understand one of the 16 languages on a Jesus DVD she received from the Jesus Network, a Toronto MB church.
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Summer arts camp points children to God
by Karla BraunWhen the B.C. government slashed arts funding several years ago, a group of Christian artists in Delta, B.C., saw “an incredible opportunity to serve our community as well as use the gifts God has given us,” says Imagine That coordinator and instructor Janet Priebe. “We wanted to see more arts programs in our community, and felt called to jump in and do it.”
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50 ways to share the good news of Jesus
by Karla BraunIn honour of our 50th anniversary, we’re highlighting 50 ministries from some of our churches across Canada. Moved by the love of Christ, members of Mennonite Brethren congregations creatively mobilize their skills and resources to share the good news by responding to needs around them, building community inside and outside the church. Take a trip across the country
This month, the Herald interviewed Jascha Boge, Canadian conference moderator. He talked about his dreams for the conference, the challenges of managing a growing Stewardship Ministries fund, and Gathering 2008 in Montreal. This is his third term as moderator, a position he first held from 2000–2004.
A church in Chilliwack helps the divorced-through those who have been there Coming home from work that day, I was pumped! I had been on a company sponsored retreat and…