Transitions
After a year as interim, Mark Wessner has been confirmed as lead pastor at Westwood MB Church, Prince George, B.C. He also served the congregation as senior associate pastor from 2006–2010. Mark has a BBS from Canadian Bible College, MCS from Regent, and a PhD from University of Pretoria, South Africa. He worked as a prison chaplain for 2.5 years, and has taught Christian studies courses at University of Northern British Columbia since 2007. Mark and Jennifer have two daughters.
Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the print version of the Herald but not in the online version.
Mountain Park Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 14 new members Nov. 21, 7 by baptism and 7 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Cam Stuart, Kevin Hilz (b), Angela Hilz (cf), Ina Graham (cf), Don Graham (cf), Nicholas Ens (b), Jason Ho (b), Brad Toews (b), Ryan Kaethler (b), Nelson Sawatzky (cf), Jonathan Ens (b), Brennan Stuart (b), James Parlee (cf), pastor Terry Kaethler. Missing are Shelly Penner (cf), Norm Penner (cf).
Culloden MB Church, Vancouver, B.C., welcomed 3 new members Nov. 14, 1 by baptism and 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Ted Klassen, Anna Lu (b), Roseline Ovuaku (cf), William Ovuaku (cf).
Cedar Park Church, Delta, B.C., welcomed 2 new members by baptism Jan. 23. Pictured are (l-r) Connor Ewert, pastor Dan Peters, Aaron Cheung.
Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship, Simcoe, Ont., welcomed 2 new members by baptism Jan. 9. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Bret Maukonen, April Larochelle, John Hare.
Saanich Community Church, Victoria, B.C., welcomed 1 new member by baptism Oct. 17. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Ken Peters, Ben Fast, mentor Joel Durkovic.
South Langley (B.C.) Church welcomed 6 new members Dec. 12, 3 by baptism and 3 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Dave Navarro, Victor Kopp (b), Herta Sawatzky (cf), Ewald Sawatzky (cf), Christy Scott (cf), Erwin Yap (b), Steven Lofgren (b), pastor Kevin Schultz, pastor Wes Dahl.
Mountainview Grace Church, Calgary, Alta., welcomed 10 new members Nov. 7, 6 by baptism and 4 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l-r) Kay Liang (b), Lily Liang (b), Rachel Leung (b), pastor Laurence and Leona Hiebert; (front) pastor Joseph and Betty Sun, Fu Xiao Hua (t), Wan Ding Wang Chang (t), Tracy Chang (t), Sue Ling Thang (t), Chain Zhao (b), Yuan Jiang (b), moderator Kay Jones. Missing is Haun Bo Qiu (b).
Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church welcomed 5 new members by baptism Feb. 13. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Eldon Fehr, Mitchell Isaak, Moriah Derksen, Benjamin Willms, Kenny Toews, Joshua Ens.
Eastview Community Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 7 new members Dec. 5 at the 9:30 am service, 3 by baptism and 4 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l-r) pastor Delbert Enns, Becky Suarez (b), pastor Dave Ens; (middle) Christel Hildebrandt (cf), Candice Hickson (b), Kevin Wiebe (b); (front) Ed Hildebrandt (cf), Angela Wiebe (cf). Missing is Jenna Friesen (cf).
Eastview Community Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 6 new members Dec. 5 at the 11:15 am service, 3 by baptism, 1 by transfer, and 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l-r) pastor Delbert Enns, Kyle Brauner (b); (middle) Lisa Rempel (t), Sheila Hanan (cf), Robert Hanan (cf), pastor Dave Ens; (front) Michael Hiebert (b), Julia Froese (b).
Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 3 new members by baptism Feb. 13, and 3 new members by confession of faith Feb. 20. Pictured are (l-r) Melia Lajeunesse (b), Cara Boerner (b), Kiana Krahn (b), Dora Mwandacha (cf), Andy Maganga (cf), lead pastor Art Birch, Sylvia Giesbrecht (cf).
