Did you know that you gave away ten new homes to families living in displacement camps who were affected by the tsunami? Well you did. Just after the tsunami hit in 2005, Free Methodist churches and individuals from across Canada – moved by the devastating loss of life and property […]
I have to be honest with you. I love living in Canada because I enjoy lots of things about each of our four seasons. But when the leaves start to turn colour and the air is a little more crisp, we know that football season is upon us. While I
Some great news and some great connections – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
Chris and Terri Payk, from Rice Road Community Church (RRCC) in Welland are completing their 5th year in a pastoral internship; on July 25th they and their 2 children, Kent and Anna, will fly to Taipei, Taiwan for three years, sent by this local church as our very first missionaries!
Local church sends family to gateway city – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
Faithfulness. It is a word that I had been reflecting on over the last little while when Vivian Hyndman [picutred above middle], International Child Care Ministries (ICCM) Director, came in to my office to let me know that, after more than a quarter century of service in this leadership role
International Child Care Ministries, News – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
When I was a new Christian a retired pastor took took me under his wing to disciple me. One of the Christian principles he taught me was the principle of tithing. At that time it was a new concept to me but his teaching, based in scripture, moved me to
Trusting God at Open Arms in Tillsonburg – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
Whether whispered silently in our heads or energetically wrestled through in leadership meetings, economic fears challenge churches. We offer hope and meaning to our communities and a world growing more restless in finding truth. What a terrible price to miss authentic ministry because we lacked financial resources, especially when our
10 Stewardship issues every church leader should consider – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
From the moment that I turn my radio on in the morning I am at war. Sometimes I don’t remember that I’m in the middle of a battle, but that does not alter the facts. What am I warring against, you might ask? t’s a fight between two contrary worldviews.
I recently watched a very thought-provoking video lecture entitled The Story of Stuff. In her presentation, Annie Leonard, who is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, explores the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health. She talks about the North American practices of
What about a healthy mindset of chosen poverty? – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
Polson Park recently partnered with “Faith and the Common Good” to look at several ways they could be a “greener” faith community. Polson Park Free Methodist, Kingston – Kingston, Ontario Community Overview: A Free Methodist congregation founded in 1959 with a current attendance of about 145. Building: Dating from the
A note from Pastor Shonu Ghosh, who pastors one of our Free Methodist Church’s – Mainstreet Community Church – in Kelowna BC: The fire situation is under control, there are two or three still burning, close by. Terrace Mountain fire, close by is about 85% under control. The fire in
