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Oct 27th, 2020

Camp Squeah Roof Repair

It's the season of Giving Thanks at Camp Squeah. Despite the challenges to our operations in the midst of the pandemic, we have much to be thankful for. God has great plans for this ‘place of refuge.’ We are thankful for the progress made on the roof thus far. There is, however, much work that lies ahead. Our goal is to raise $350,000 by Dec. 31^st.

Church Revitalization - Mennonite Japanese Christian Fellowship

Oct 21st, 2020

Church Revitalization - Mennonite Japanese Christian Fellowship

Pastor Gerald Neufeld writes, "Our church continues to work on ways to safely connect, both in-person, and online (we have members joining from Alberta, Ontario, and Japan). Soon, we hope to begin physically meeting while continuing online worship. With continued support, we'll be able to upgrade sound and video quality. We visited some of our members during our travels in Alberta."

Searching for Peace In Palestine/Israel video

Oct 15th, 2020

Searching for Peace In Palestine/Israel video

Learn more about working for peace and justice for the Palestinians. Video of the webinar conversation with Alex Awad who has lived and served in Palestine for decades is now online. Sponsored by Mennonite Church BC Service, Peace and Justice Committee.

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Church Revitalization - Living Hope Christian Fellowship

Oct 15th, 2020

Church Revitalization - Living Hope Christian Fellowship

Pastor Bless Len reports, "With my wedding, which happened on Aug.29, 2020 in Saskatoon, there were a few people I had trained to fulfill some technical tasks both for the Karen service and our regular live-stream & in-person services. It was also a blessing for Pastor Frank and me to run some baptism classes for a young Karen man named Ba Blut and to baptize him in the Fraser River on Aug.19,2020 (pictured). This Fall, Pastor Frank and I are continually meeting and finalizing plans to run a marriage course for our young married & not married couples."

Church Revitalization - Peace Church on 52nd

Oct 8th, 2020

Church Revitalization - Peace Church on 52nd

"We are focusing our efforts on transforming our congregational imagination, prioritizing relationships, and discipleship. We are praying that we’ll be empowered to see how Jesus is already at work in our neighbourhoods."

Vietnamese Christian Church

Oct 8th, 2020

Vietnamese Christian Church

"God is good and He is working among us. Since the beginning of 2020, we have led 19 people to accept Jesus for the first time. Praise the Lord for what He has done for us during this time (Mark 16:14-20)."

~ Pastor Kenneth Ha

Church Revitalization - Chinatown Peace Church

Oct 1st, 2020

Church Revitalization - Chinatown Peace Church

Due to COVID-19, the past six months of Chinatown (Vancouver) Peace Church's revitalization program has looked very different. However, their interns Chan Yang and Ray Tsan have both had the opportunity to preach outdoors in Maclean Park to friends and passersby. Also, both have found ways to adapt their roles to hold the community together and connect with newcomers.

Doctrine of Discovery Webinar Online

Oct 1st, 2020

Doctrine of Discovery Webinar Online

Our webinar discussing the Doctrine of Discovery (a philosophical and legal framework dating to the 15th century that gave Christian governments moral and legal rights to invade and seize Indigenous lands and dominate Indigenous) is now available for viewing

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