Relying on his power!
We were in the dark, quite literally. Due to an accident and damage to a transformer on the Saturday evening before our planned deacon commissioning service, we experienced a widespread power outage in our area.
Timbits and the sea
June 23, 2024, Multicultural Sunday, was celebrated at Abbeydale Christian Fellowship by recognizing the diversity of believers in our church family in a number of ways. About 20 languages were represented either in Scripture reading or song.
Pre-dedication at the core
This year has held so many beautiful and heart-warming blessings to praise God for. The parent/child dedications. The multiple baptisms. The member acceptances. The involvement and leadership in a huge community-wide children’s VBS program.
Playing for fun and connection
SBF’s season of Sunday school ended with an outdoor service, followed by lunch outdoors. After lunch attendees made some teams and played interactive games with people of all ages. It was a beautiful day!
A youth’s journey of faith and baptism
One of the youth in Mennville EMC’s joint youth ministry with Riverton Gospel Chapel recently asked to be baptized in our church. Upon her confession of faith, we baptized and welcomed Susan Marks into membership on May 19, 2024.
EFC Steinbach receives 11 members
On June 2, 2024, 11 members joined Evangelical Fellowship Church in Steinbach, Man.
EFC welcomes children
Evangelical Fellowship Canada, Steinbach, Man.
Four couples participated in a parent-child dedication on April 14, 2024.
Exciting growth at Straffordville EMC
Straffordville EMC IS growing! We are so thankful for an addition to our pastoral staff.
Alive and well in Roseisle!
Roseisle EMC , Roseisle, Manitoba 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.
Stories of God at Work Span Generations and Places
The eleven testimonies we heard on February 11, 2024, at our baptism and membership service were heart-stirring. The worship in song moved us in celebration and joy. The resounding amens as we accepted the men, women and youth publicly to our church family were deeply moving.
Looking Back at 2023, Forward to 2024
There is so much happening that it’s hard to know where to begin. Our year in 2023 began with prayer goals concerning outreach, baptisms, “set free” and more.
Picture Prayers Answered
Upon entering the foyer of Abbeydale Christian Fellowship on February 18, 2024, it was obvious that something special was in the air. Each of the ten various displays set up there represented and encouraged a specific area of needed prayer.
A Time of Change
IT HAS BEEN an exciting time at The Church of Living Water with all the recent changes.
Celebrating God’s faithfulness over 50 years!
Fall 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of La Crete Christian Fellowship. To mark this occasion, a planning committee organized a celebration weekend. October 14–15, 2023, we opened the doors to visitors and regular attendees to give all glory, honour and praise to our faithful Almighty God!
‘The Lord has done great things’ at The ConneXion
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:3). With great joy and gratitude we share the great works of the Lord in our lives.
A sorrowful goodbye to pastoral couple
Greetings from Pelly Fellowship Chapel. It is with great sadness we said farewell to the Kim family early in 2023. Pastor Frankie Hyounglin Kim has taken a position at the Yorkton Alliance Church. Both Frankie and his wife Minju submitted something to put into The Messenger.
Baptism at Abbeydale a ‘hands-in’ experience
What do a host of curious children, over 100 adults (comprised of more visiting family members and friends than usual), two excited pastors and Sunday, November 26, 2023, all have in common?
The Advent of new birth and peace
In November 2023, a special shower was held in honour of Macey Plett, wife of our Young Life Pastor Travis, celebrating the arrival of their first born, a son, whom they named Zane. The name in Hebrew means: “God is Gracious!”
