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From Generation to Generation10/31/2024  Below are the deaths, births and weddings that occurred across our congregations since our last published issue. During these major events, and always, we will proclaim His praise. Grunthal Evangelical Bible Church (Grunthal, Manitoba)
Jansen Bible Church (Jansen, Nebraska)
Martensville Mission Church (Martensville, Saskatchewan)
Salem Church (Waldheim, Saskatchewan)
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Church News (October/November)10/31/2024  Christain Fellowship ChapelWinnipeg, Manitoba Timothy Harris, Pastor cfc-wpg.org
Among these are some Hispanic families with young children, and so once again there is the patter of little feet in the midst of our aging population. God is faithful in increasing our numbers, and also faithful to these newcomers, as our resident Avant home missionaries, Mike and Carolyn Reimer, are able to host an adult Spanish Sunday School class. We continue to promote fellowship with each other which is so important for building up the Body. The men meet once a month for breakfast, and this summer the breakfast theme was expanded on as we hosted 2 pancake breakfasts in our parking lot inviting the neighborhood. A few people took us up on our offer, and it seems that some good contacts were made. The “Abiding” Ladies’ Group joined together for a summer lake retreat. Our speaker, Carla Dyck, who is also our resident artist, spoke of God’s faithfulness in her own life, and how God led her in the past, and speaks to her in the present, through art. We were all encouraged to consider and use our own gifts to build the Body. To illustrate the point, she created a painting and made it into a puzzle, giving each participant a piece. We eagerly put our individual pieces together to form the whole, which is exactly a picture of what the Lord tells us to do in the Church. Our “Fall Abiding” session included a Ladies’ supper, and three subsequent Wednesday evening meetings where we focused on maturing in Christ. We enjoyed the studies, and even the homework!
Linda Edwards, Correspondent Cornerstone Bible ChurchMountain Lake, Minnesota Herms Banico, Pastor cornerstoneml.com This year, unlike most, fall has extended with summer-like days and temperatures, allowing for ideal harvest conditions. After a deluge in late June that necessitated re-planting, the summer turned dry, resulting in a blessed harvest. In mid-September, Pastor Herms Banico completed his year-long series in Ephesians and has now begun a series on themes of discipleship. On Sunday, October 13, we celebrated Pastor Appreciation, honoring Pastor Herms, who recently completed his Master’s degree program through Liberty University. He has expressed a desire to pursue a Doctorate degree through online study. Several men have dedicated numerous hours to demolishing the church’s front entrance, patio, steps, and terraces to prepare for new concrete and finishes. This project was necessitated by an outdated drainage system, and while the landscaping still requires completion, we are deeply grateful for the hard work of these men. Our summer missionary guests included the children of Frank and Ethel Wiens. Jim and Olya were able to reunite after finally receiving the necessary paperwork for her to come stateside. They spent a majority of their time with their children, Mariya and Peter, who attend Northwestern University in the Twin Cities. Pablo and Judi Perez from Ecuador timed their visit to Minnesota to coincide with a family reunion, joined by siblings Glenn and Gary. Jim and Olya were given an opportunity to speak and share on Sunday, September 15, before their return to Russia, while Pablo and Judi presented to us on Sunday, September 8, and are currently traveling to speak in supporting churches through the end of the year. The church ladies continue to gather monthly at the coffee shop, with various activities scheduled through December. A Thanksgiving brunch on November 9 is expected to be well attended. Marjorie Friesen, Correspondent Countryside Bible ChurchMeade, Kansas Jonathan Dale, Pastor countrysidebiblechurch.net Greetings in the Lord! As we approach the busy fall season and many activities, may you and your families be recognizing God's greatness and the splendor of His majesty as Psalm 145 speaks of. We pray too that there will be plentiful opportunities to speak of the power of His awesome acts and tell of His greatness, shouting joyfully of His righteousness! There is indeed much to praise the Lord for! Psalm 145:3-7 " Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. Men shall speak of the power of Your awesome acts, And I will tell of Your greatness. They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodness And will shout joyfully of Your righteousness." At Countryside Bible Church, we are thankful to the Lord for the ways He has been working and for opportunities for Christ to be proclaimed! In July, many folks from our church had the opportunity to participate and help out at Faith Bible Camp. The children had a lot of fun and they also enjoyed learning more about how once we are saved, we become new creations in Christ! What a joyous truth! The theme verse for the week was 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.”
At the end of July, the highschool students and their leaders had the opportunity to go to Camp Regen in Glorieta, New Mexico. This is an exciting opportunity for them to gather with numerous other brothers and sisters in Christ and grow in their faith. This year’s theme was “In His Image”. Then back on the home front, Pastor Jonathan has been taking us through a Summer Sermon series on the love of God and loving others. We spent time digging deeper into what Biblical love really is and how important it is for us to be loving God with all of our hearts, souls, mind, and strength. Then in turn, we ought to love one another. Pastor Jonathan preached through some different key passages, starting with Matthew 22:34-40, then John 3:16, some in Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 5, and the book of Ephesians. Jaden Friesen preached from the book of 1 John one of the Sundays, and Ryan Friesen took Lamentations 3:19-24. For the last several weeks, we went through all the different characteristics/descriptions of love in 1 Corinthians 13 in greater detail. On August 10th, the ladies at Countryside Bible Church had the joy of having a Missionary Tea with some of our missionary wives. Nora Dale hosted the event at her house, and Abigail Wiens and some of the other ladies from Redeemer Bible Church were able to join us in person. Cindy Patten was also able to join us via Zoom, and it was such an encouragement to hear from both of these ladies and how God has been working in both theirs and their families lives and also in the different ministries they are involved with! Now that summer is over, the mid-week ministries have started up again and are getting going full force! Adventure Club, Base Camp, and Crossroads have all started again and the men’s and women’s Bible Studies will be continuing on with studying the book of 1 Corinthians, starting off with chapter 7. May God be greatly glorified in and through all of these things! Abigail Bartel, Correspondent Dalmeny Bible Church Dalmeny, Saskatchewan Dennis Friesen, Pastor dalmenybiblechurch.ca What a joy it was to host Connect24 at our church! We were so glad to see each one of you who came. In July, we ran an Athletes in Action soccer camp, with kids attending from our church and community. This program has become a summer highlight. We also adapted our mid-week program into a three-day summer camp for kids in grades 1-6. In the morning, kids in grades 1-3 joined us for a sampling of different clubs, such as Lego, crafts, games, and cooking. The afternoon welcomed kids in grades 4-6 to participate in cooking, art, and sewing clubs. Videos with an Olympic theme were prepared, focusing on the life of Paul and how God's love and desires for Paul reflect what He wants for each of us. Leaders led discussions with their small groups, and we hosted a lunch for all of the families on the last day. Our church camping weekend at Memorial Lake has become very popular, enjoyed by all ages. There is a lot happening at Dalmeny this fall “kick-off” season as we start a new year. Here are just a few things we have going on:
Our recent mission spotlights have featured Sorin and Mihaela from Romania; Jason and Joanne Borrowman, recently home from Hurri Hills, Africa, with AIM; and Dave Thiessen with Harvest for Kids. As a congregation, we have enjoyed several meals together, such as a BBQ and our Thanksgiving Dinner. We look forward to more times of growth and fellowship as a congregation. Marilyn Harder, Correspondent Evangelical Bible ChurchDallas, Oregon Troy Bassham, Pastor ebcdallas.org
In September Awana started back up again with 143 kids joining us! Youth group ministries also restarted for the year.
Alison Johnson, Correspondent Evangelical Mennonite Brethren ChurchMarion, South Dakota David Glader, Paster The EMB church at Marion, South Dakota celebrated Harvest Mission on Sunday, October 20 with a message by Pastor Roger Engbrecht from Sioux Falls. A delicious lunch featured several soups prepared by Roger Regehr. Other ladies prepared snacks, salads and desserts. The fellowship around the table was uplifting. The offering was designated for the Metroplex Women's Clinic where some of our members volunteer with needy women and families. Harvest has featured warm and sunny weather as farmers gather in soybeans and corn. “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.” - Psalm 51:12 Evelyn Duerksen, Correspondent Grunthal Evangelical Bible ChurchThe end of summer and the beginning of fall always bring an exciting time within the church body, as routines settle in and our groups resume for the year. Here are some of the groups kicking off this season:
Our church’s longtime missionaries with World Team/SIM, Henry and Janet Armstrong, have returned to Grunthal, MB, after 24 years of service in Singapore. Please pray for their adjustment to our culture and climate, and that we as a church and community will have open eyes to support their needs. It’s a blessing to see them on Sunday mornings again! September marked “Missions Month” at our church, where each Sunday we highlighted a different ministry we support. Featured ministries included:
Due to high attendance, we will begin holding two services on Sunday mornings to comply with fire codes. Our first service will start at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m., and the second service at 11:15 a.m. Please pray for our congregation to remain close and continue seeking fellowship with one another despite the adjustment to two services. We also invite prayers for our newest elder candidate, Craig Froese! In November, Pastor Jared will be speaking at the “Biblical Marriage Made Practical” Marriage Conference at the Grunthal Bergthaler Church. We look forward to the upcoming season full of new opportunities for learning and growth! Jennifer Preston, Correspondent Jansen Bible Church Jansen, Nebraska Paul Carpenter, Pastor jansenbiblechurch.org The Jansen Bible Church Women’s Retreat was on July 19-20 in Aurora, NE. We were happy to have several new friends in attendance. The new Awana year began on Sept. 4. Attendance averaged about 60 per week. The Q&A Bible Study meets at the Jansen Legion Hall at 7:00 PM. The annual Sunday School Picnic at Camp Jefferson was Sept.15. The morning service was an enactment of the chronological Bible studies taught each Sunday in our Junior Church service, ending with an impressive Bible Jeopardy contest over the materials in past studies. The service was led by Aric Brandt. The church families participated in the Oct. 4-5 Hwy 136 Trail of Treasures sale. Our “For Sale” treasures were displayed in the fellowship hall. They were given away for a free-will donation. The church family was invited to help themselves to what was left after the sale, and the remainder was donated to the Lincoln City Mission. Proceeds from the sale will go to Church ministries. Our Harvest Missions Festival is scheduled for Nov. 23-24. There will be a meal after the Sunday morning service on the 24th. It’s time for Operation Christmas Child. We have 40 empty “shoe boxes” ready to pack and 50 more coming soon to fill. Practice for the Christmas play is underway: An older shepherd recounts his memories of a Christmas some 30 years past. Tena Dick, Correspondent Indian Head Community ChurchIndian Head, Saskatchewan Justin Epp, Pastor |
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