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| Cam Priebe is Outtatown director at Canadian Mennonite University, effective July 1. Until June, he served the Canadian Conference of MB Churches in leadership development with a particular focus on emerging leaders. Previously, he has worked with students and young adults as director of Ministry Quest at MB Biblical Seminary, Fresno, Cal., and as associate dean of students at Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask. Cam holds an MA in Christian Ministry from MBBS. Outgoing Outtatown director Paul Kroeker led the program since 2005. _______________
Broadway MB Church, Chilliwack, B.C., affirmed Jim Toohey as pastor of family ministry, focusing on Faith at Home, young adults, and children’s ministries. He has previously served as Faith at Home pastor, and is recognized widely as a camp speaker. He also worked as production manager with the Jesus Film project for Power to Change. _______________
Nathan Friedt has resigned as pastor of youth at Parliament Community Church (MB), Regina, as of July 17 and will begin ministry at Saanich Baptist Church, B.C., in August. He has served at Parliament Community Church for 3 years. _______________
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Chris Friesen concluded 9 years of ministry (6.5 pastoral) at Lendrum MB Church, Edmonton, in June. He and Louise and their six children, who travel and perform as the Friesen Family Band, are taking on the role of resident hosts at Shekinah Retreat Centre north of Saskatoon, a ministry of Mennonite Church Saskatchewan. Co-pastor Michael Pahl also resigned as pastor at Lendrum, and has taken up a position as associate professor of theological studies at Cedarville University, Ohio. _______________
After three years as associate pastor at Neighbourhood Church, Nanaimo, B.C., Ryan Dueck left at the end of June. He has accepted a position at Lethbridge (Alta.) Mennonite Church. _______________
Due to health concerns, Ewald Unruh, director of church ministries for the Canadian Conference of MB Churches, is taking indefinite leave from his duties. _______________
More than a year ago, Jon and Claudia Osmond planted Renew City Church in downtown Toronto. Effective April 1, the church plant closed; however, a small group, led by the Osmonds, will continue to explore being a neighbourhood community of faith, hope, and love in an unofficial capacity with the support of the Ontario Conference of MB Churches. _______________
Although New Life Church (MB), Ottawa, officially closed its doors March 31, 2011, its members are merging with The Journey, a nearby MB church community, pastored by Dave Harder. Begun in 2003, New Life Church was led in recent years by bivocational pastor, Nick Parker. |
Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the print version of the Herald but not in the online version.
Elm Creek (Man.) MB Church welcomed 1 new member by baptism Nov. 21, 2010. Pictured (l–r): pastor Noel Hudson, Bruce Dick.
Elm Creek (Man.) MB Church welcomed 3 new members by baptism Apr. 24, 2011. Pictured with spiritual mentors (sm) (l–r): (back) Jim Hildebrandt (sm), Gary Kroeker (sm); (front) Melanie Hudson (sm), Kennedy Froese, Jason Klassen, Kristen Janzen, pastor Noel Hudson.
Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, B.C., welcomed 4 new members by baptism Dec. 5, 2010. Pictured (l–r): (back) pastor Dan Unrau, Jason Kroeker, Trevor Stobbe; (front) Andrea Thomson, Alexis Alblas.
Fraserview MB Church, Richmond, B.C., welcomed 2 new members by baptism Apr. 24, 2011. Pictured (l-r): Trevor Martens (l), Faye Hobson (r).
Christian Fellowship Church, Lanigan, Sask., welcomed 3 new members by baptism Dec. 19, 2010. Pictured (l–r): Stefani (White) Block, Steven Kirzinger, Rochelle Fisher.
Highland MB Church, Calgary, welcomed 2 new members by baptism Apr. 3, 2011. Pictured (l–r): Matthew Janzen, Austin Froese.
Westwood MB Church, Prince George, B.C., welcomed 5 new members Apr. 3, 2011, 4 by baptism, 1 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): Adam Croome (b), John Taylor (cf), pastor Mark Wessner, Robin Blair (b), Ben Brown (b), Shannon Giles (b).
South Park MB Church, Altona, Man., welcomed 5 new members Apr. 10, 2011, 3 by baptism, 2 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): pastor Dan Macloskie, Lisa Macloskie (cf), Kelsey Friesen (b), Michelle Hoeppner (b), Sam Froese (b), Gwen Harder (cf), pastor Hugh Froese.
South Langley (B.C.) MB Church welcomed 5 new members Apr. 10 and 24, 2011, 3 by baptism, 2 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): (back) pastor Dave Navarro, Kody Janzen (b), pastor Kevin Schultz, Lore Wollf (cf), Randy Wollf (cf); (front) Kayden Peters (b), pastor Wes Dahl, Tristan McEwen (b).
Bakerview Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 4 new members in the contemporary service Apr. 17, 2011, 1 by baptism, 3 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): Eileen Fanthorpe (cf), Aaron Heatherington (cf), Ryan Chapman (cf), Leandra Quiring (b), pastor Kimbal Martens.
Living Hope Church, Saskatoon, welcomed 6 new members Apr. 24, 2011, 2 by baptism, 2 by transfer, 2 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): (back) pastor Dan Harder, Kevin Mann (t), Evan Peters (b), pastor Billy McLean, Tim Wegren (cf); (front) Joanne Mann (t), Tyler Harms (b), Catherine Wegren (cf).
Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 5 new members Apr. 24, 2011, 4 by baptism, 1 by transfer. Pictured (l–r): Karina Bergen (b), Sylvie Adams (t), Debbie Krahn (b), Silas Krahn (b), Gus Loewen (b); (back) pastor Art Birch.
Forest Grove Community Church, Saskatoon, welcomed 10 new members Apr. 24 and May 8, 2011, 7 by baptism, 2 by transfer, 1 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): (back) pastor Kevin Wiens, Chuxiao Ni (b), Karen Petro (b), Evan Neufeld (b), Todd Schellenberg (t), pastor Harry Strauss; (front) pastor Chandra Styles, Nicole Loewen (b), Jaima O’Hara (b), Lawrence Elliot (b), Andrea McKinney (b), Tessa Schellenberg (t). Missing: Yiyang Lu (cf).
Kitchener (Ont.) MB Church welcomed 7 new members Apr. 24, 2011, 5 by baptism, 2 by transfer. Pictured (l–r): pastor Vidya Narimalla, Rachel South (b), Isaac Maier (b), Jean Spencer Nesian (b), Margaret Wilton (t), Joan Blackwood (t), Alex Pirch (b), Brandon Fehderau (b), pastor Alex Suderman.
Steinbach (Man.) MB Church welcomed 10 new members Apr. 24, 2011, 6 by baptism, 4 by confession of faith. Pictured (l–r): (back) pastor Charlie Peronto, Kerstin Enns (b), Isabella Bergmann (b), Theo Niessen (b), Toby Thiessen (b), pastor Walter Fast; (front) Laura Goertzen (b), John Unger (cf), Elfrieda Unger (cf), John Reich (b), Ray Warkentin (cf). Missing: Mia Fast (cf).
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