Roseisle EMC, Roseisle, Man.

THE HOLY SPIRIT has definitely been at work in our midst. We had three baptisms in 2022, and three in 2023. We pray for more this summer. There has been much interest in the catechism classes that Pastor Fernando Hiebert hosts every Sunday during the winter months.

Our weekly attendance has increased in the last few years, with many new families joining us for both Sunday school and the morning service. We continue to fellowship with each other with a potluck breakfast, called Mugs & Muffins, on the last Sunday of the month. It is so good to form new friendships with fellow believers.

Our youth group continues to be active every week, with a core attendance of about 15 young people. Activities are varied and include worship evenings, youth retreats, movie nights, or just hanging out at the church. Our youth are led by a dedicated group of adults who weekly show God’s love and mercy to the young people around them.

We pray God’s love is evident through our community outreach. In March, our congregation provided meals for 50 students at YFC Carman (The Back Door), as well as for two local families in need. We also helped to serve at the Carman community supper in February. Our church was responsible for services at the Boyne Lodge in January. Our ladies’ fellowship hosted our annual perogy supper at the end of April; funds raised go to local missions and church projects.

On Easter Sunday our sanctuary was buzzing with people who enjoyed a potluck breakfast and stayed to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. An Easter choir was formed again this year, and we were blessed with a wonderful performance. The best part was when the choir announced that they weren’t singing for the benefit of the audience, they were doing it for the glory of God. Amen!

-Michelle Cenerini