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Getting to the crux of the matter in Ontario
Columbia Bible College's Homecoming
Peace Sunday packet
Five Questions
Coming Soon
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Getting to the crux of the matter in Ontario
The MB Herald welcomed Sandra Crux as Ontario regional correspondent Oct. 6. In her newly created position, Sandra will ensure that the province receives high quality, comprehensive editorial coverage in our magazine.
Over the years, Sandra has written many articles for the Herald, as well as other periodicals and newspapers. She has also served as executive assistant and communications consultant for an Ontario Member of Parliament. A retired teacher, Sandra is interested in learning disabilities and special education.
Sandra and her husband Jim are members of Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil, Ont. They have 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. If you have any story or news ideas for Sandra, please email her at scrux@mbconf.ca.—LK
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They came “home” to Columbia Bible College (CBC) to reconnect with friends from the past and share the stories of God’s faithfulness in their lives. Eighty alumni participated in the events at CBC’s Homecoming, September 25–27, including lunches, dinners, updates, stories by current students, and the launch of a new CBC choir that will serve churches throughout the year, with a 10-day tour in spring. A highlight of the weekend was a choir performance by current students and alumni under the direction of Rudy Berg.
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Many Anabaptist churches observe Peace Sunday in early November to remember the gospel of peace proclaimed and embodied by Jesus Christ. Mennonite Central Committee’s 2008 guide for churches for Peace Sunday is available from mcc.org/peacesunday. The downloadable packet (shown left) contains song suggestions, a call to worship, a children’s feature, a prayer of confession, sermon starters, a prayer of intercession, and suggestions for youth and family activities. Contributors to this year’s resource include Christine Longhurst, former worship pastor at River East MB Church in Winnipeg, and John B. Epp, longtime pastor in the MB conference.
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Five Questions
Church: Living Hope Church
Pastor: Joel Diamond
Location: Saskatoon
What is your church’s mission statement?
“Guiding people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Saviour, Lord, and friend.”
What makes your church unique?
We are a collection of people who’ve fallen through the cracks of larger churches. We come from a variety of denominational backgrounds, providing many different perspectives – and occasionally points of conflict! Everyone is young, working; we only have one retiree.
What was the defining moment for your congregation?
Our lead pastor and church planting founder passed away of cancer rather suddenly three years ago. The church was faced with growing up in a hurry. We formed a board that functions as elders and deacons, tending to financial and spiritual matters. The church is learning how this works even as many board members take on leadership roles for the first time. Now, after three years of introspection – grieving and learning to function in absence of our former pastor – we’re turning to more of an outward focus. Now is the time to move forward.
How would you describe your congregation?
We’re a young congregation – 7 years old in church existence. We’re also young in age – students, working people, young families. Our service, held on Sunday evenings, appeals to a lot of shift workers. We’re not a mainstream congregation and we’re not bogged down by 50-year-old traditions.
What does it mean for your church to be evangelical Anabaptist?
We have a unique heritage.
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Coming Soon
2008
Nov. 4–5 — “Church and ethnicity: The Mennonite experience in Paraguay” John and Margaret Friesen lectures, CMU, Winnipeg.
Nov. 6–9 — “Business as a calling,” MEDA Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Nov. 8 — Meeting MCC 2008, Waterloo (Ont.) MB Church.
Nov. 9 — “Pray for the persecutors,” International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church.
2009
Jan. 11 — 25th anniversary celebration, Dalhousie Community Church, Calgary.
Feb. 6–8 — Youth Advance, Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask.
Feb. 20–21 — Ontario Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Mar. 6–7 — MB Church of Manitoba convention 2009, Lakeview Church, Killarney, Man.
Mar. 13–14 — Saskatchewan Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Apr. 4 — Quebec Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Apr. 17–18 — Alberta Conference of MB Churches convention 2009, College Drive Community Church, Lethbridge, Alta.
May. 1–2 —B.C. Conference of MB Churches convention 2009, South Abbotsford (B.C.) Church.
Columbia Bible College's Homecoming
Peace Sunday packet
Five Questions
Coming Soon
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Getting to the crux of the matter in Ontario
The MB Herald welcomed Sandra Crux as Ontario regional correspondent Oct. 6. In her newly created position, Sandra will ensure that the province receives high quality, comprehensive editorial coverage in our magazine.
Over the years, Sandra has written many articles for the Herald, as well as other periodicals and newspapers. She has also served as executive assistant and communications consultant for an Ontario Member of Parliament. A retired teacher, Sandra is interested in learning disabilities and special education.
Sandra and her husband Jim are members of Cornerstone Community Church in Virgil, Ont. They have 2 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. If you have any story or news ideas for Sandra, please email her at scrux@mbconf.ca.—LK
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They came “home” to Columbia Bible College (CBC) to reconnect with friends from the past and share the stories of God’s faithfulness in their lives. Eighty alumni participated in the events at CBC’s Homecoming, September 25–27, including lunches, dinners, updates, stories by current students, and the launch of a new CBC choir that will serve churches throughout the year, with a 10-day tour in spring. A highlight of the weekend was a choir performance by current students and alumni under the direction of Rudy Berg.
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Many Anabaptist churches observe Peace Sunday in early November to remember the gospel of peace proclaimed and embodied by Jesus Christ. Mennonite Central Committee’s 2008 guide for churches for Peace Sunday is available from mcc.org/peacesunday. The downloadable packet (shown left) contains song suggestions, a call to worship, a children’s feature, a prayer of confession, sermon starters, a prayer of intercession, and suggestions for youth and family activities. Contributors to this year’s resource include Christine Longhurst, former worship pastor at River East MB Church in Winnipeg, and John B. Epp, longtime pastor in the MB conference.
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Five Questions
Church: Living Hope Church
Pastor: Joel Diamond
Location: Saskatoon
What is your church’s mission statement?
“Guiding people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Saviour, Lord, and friend.”
What makes your church unique?
We are a collection of people who’ve fallen through the cracks of larger churches. We come from a variety of denominational backgrounds, providing many different perspectives – and occasionally points of conflict! Everyone is young, working; we only have one retiree.
What was the defining moment for your congregation?
Our lead pastor and church planting founder passed away of cancer rather suddenly three years ago. The church was faced with growing up in a hurry. We formed a board that functions as elders and deacons, tending to financial and spiritual matters. The church is learning how this works even as many board members take on leadership roles for the first time. Now, after three years of introspection – grieving and learning to function in absence of our former pastor – we’re turning to more of an outward focus. Now is the time to move forward.
How would you describe your congregation?
We’re a young congregation – 7 years old in church existence. We’re also young in age – students, working people, young families. Our service, held on Sunday evenings, appeals to a lot of shift workers. We’re not a mainstream congregation and we’re not bogged down by 50-year-old traditions.
What does it mean for your church to be evangelical Anabaptist?
We have a unique heritage.
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Coming Soon
2008
Nov. 4–5 — “Church and ethnicity: The Mennonite experience in Paraguay” John and Margaret Friesen lectures, CMU, Winnipeg.
Nov. 6–9 — “Business as a calling,” MEDA Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
Nov. 8 — Meeting MCC 2008, Waterloo (Ont.) MB Church.
Nov. 9 — “Pray for the persecutors,” International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church.
2009
Jan. 11 — 25th anniversary celebration, Dalhousie Community Church, Calgary.
Feb. 6–8 — Youth Advance, Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask.
Feb. 20–21 — Ontario Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Mar. 6–7 — MB Church of Manitoba convention 2009, Lakeview Church, Killarney, Man.
Mar. 13–14 — Saskatchewan Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Apr. 4 — Quebec Conference of MB Churches convention 2009.
Apr. 17–18 — Alberta Conference of MB Churches convention 2009, College Drive Community Church, Lethbridge, Alta.
May. 1–2 —B.C. Conference of MB Churches convention 2009, South Abbotsford (B.C.) Church.
