Manitoba
Winnipeg: Central
We now have a Helping Hands Sharing Group on face book for the express purpose of serving people in our church family. Things can be offered for free as a gift or loan it to someone who may have need of it. Or make a request for items or service needed.
The women are studying a 12 week online course on Genesis 1.
The Men of God in times of adversity study is on how to overcome the effects of sin, so we can move forward and grow and serve as disciples of Jesus.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
Sympathy to Ed & Dianne & Walter on the passing of their mother, Leny Roelfsema on January 9
Manitoba
Winnipeg Central
We were saddened at the death of Roger Olson on November 15. He was 89 years old.
There were 48 attending the Mountain Men Zoom Retreat. We looked into the story of Joshua for lessons that will help us grow and persevere during this pandemic. There will be a continuation of the retreat in January.
Congratulations to Amir & Cristen Hamed on the safe arrival of their son, Nile Hadi on December 5.
Congratulations to Oshokenaya & Philomena Monofi on the safe arrival of baby girl Otsoghena.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
We filled 20 boxes for Operation Christmas Child Boxes.
We delivered 124 pairs of mittens to Gentle Road church of Christ in Regina.
We helped in the Community Hot Meal Program. We provided soup and buns one week, soup and cookies another, and volunteers to pack meals
another week.
An annual seniors dinner for those in the congregation over 70 was delivered.
Lowell and Darla are planning a time of carolling and delivering cookies (at a safe distance).
Alberta
Edmonton Southside:
We hosted a zoom prayer and spiritual encouragement night on October 30. Churches in Canada, UK, Bermuda, India, Zambia, Cayman, Eastern Caribbean participated in the evening. The evening included singing, praying, scripture reading and exhortation.
Nadine Damo has just released a Christian children’s picture book called “Will You Always Be Here?” The proceeds of this book go to help orphaned children in Nakrekal, India. This book is a great gift for the holidays or any day. It is available on Amazon, Kobo and Apple Books online stores.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn:
We are filling Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes again this year. So far we have collected 105 pairs of mittens for the Gentle Road church of Christ. Since the hot meals program is on hold until next year, plans have been made to deliver soup to some who are asking about meals resuming.
Clearview Christian camp annual general meeting was held on November 21 on Zoom.
Manitoba:
Central Winnipeg:
Jim Hobbs has stepped down as an elder due to poor health.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn:
We are once again collecting mittens to give to Gentle Road Church of Christ in Regina for those in need.
Manitoba
Winnipeg (Central):
Mountain Men 2020 is being rescheduled from October.
Emmanuel, Raffael, and Antoni Budica were baptized.
Online Women’s Song Week was a week of fellowship and encouragement.Featured were song themed devotionals, small group discussions and a time of singing ”together” by video call.
We are sending help to Maneadero church of Christ, Mexico to help local teachers purchase computer supplies and equipment.
Alberta
Edmonton (northside):
The 3 baptisms in September were Brenda Biron, Nicholas Whittacker and Cheryl Moes.
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Sad news –
Congratulations!
Jim & Wanda Hobbs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 5.
Baptisms
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
Dan Elliott passed away.
Ken Brewer passed away.
Alberta
Edmonton Northside:
Cristina Cereno was baptized August 9.
Saralie Hitesman was baptized August 12.
Harry & Joanna Little were baptized August 23.
Laura Swanson’s husband, Brett Tomenchuk was baptized in Vernon, BC
Alberta
Edmonton northside:
Bottled water is being collected to give to the homeless. Water fountains are not being used.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn:
After Sunday services several have been meeting for a picnic lunch and fellowship at River Park.
Lowell and Darla Peterson held a singing devotional & fellowship time in their backyard. Future Wednesday devotionals are being considered at their home.
Manitoba
Winnipeg:
Wednesday evening Bible study in the building will begin September 9th to provide a venue for members to attend a Bible study/discussion class in person. We can now have just over 100 people (30% of building capacity)in worship services.
Manitoba
Winnipeg: Several members of the Maneadero, Mexico church have covid-19. This church is where a school will be built by a mission team.
We have started a building re-opening plan. We have 2 rooms which social distance 50 people each for worship service.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn: We have started a building re-opening plan.
With sincere sympathy to Nelson & Carrie Knight & family, & extended family we report the passing of Rogan Knight.
Alberta
Edmonton southside: June 23-25 we held a spring session entitled “Salvation Has Come to Your House”, Luke19:9. The lessons were: I Am Glad He Came, Luke 4:16-18; Benefits Of Jesus As Your Shepherd, Psalm 23; A Problem Only God Can Fix, 2Kings 5:1-18. The speaker was Neriah Leblanc of West Bay Church of Christ, Cayman Islands. We used Zoom and people from all over the world viewed the lessons.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
Congratulations to Brooke Peterson and Ben Harrison who were married June 13.
Sympathy to the family of Merlin Perry who died June 6.
Congratulations! A baby daughter, Zoelle, was born to Remhardt & Christelle Quenanola.
Alberta
Edmonton Northside:
June 14 our sermon was looking at some of the big lessons Jonah learned while in the big fish in Jonah 2.
Manitoba
Winnipeg:
On June 28 we will honor our High School, College and University graduates.
Manitoba
Winnipeg:
True North Helping Hands has canceled summer mission work due to Covid 19. Funds continue to be collected to buy school supplies and food.
Zoom will be used June 6th for the Men’s Workshop. The series is called “Men of God In Times of Adversity. We will be using scripture to learn how we can better equip ourselves to serve God and our families during this difficult time. We will focus on how we can overcome worry & anxiety with the help of our Heavenly Father.
We are collecting recipes, pictures, funny stories, Covid 19 coping strategies and scriptures to create our own Congregational Quarantine Cookbook.
Ladies Bible Class by Zoom discusses such topics as Christian perspective towards the current Covid 19 crisis and a survey of the Old Testament.
Congratulations to Dean and Kelly Haskayne on the birth of Addasyn Patricia Haskayne.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
Congratulations on the birth of Spencer John Martens on May16.
Clearview Christian Camp has canceled all the July camps and maybe August camps.
Alberta
Edmonton northside:
Sidney Boland and Sarah Whittaker were baptized.
Covid 19 has turned the world upset down. Most people are self-isolating. Most activities have been cancelled or postponed. Church services are not held in church buildings and The Lord’s Table and sermons are given on various video programs.
Manitoba
Carman Ladies’ Retreat scheduled for May 22-24 has been canceled for this year
Winnipeg: Congratulations to Evan and Breanna Barker on the sudden but safe arrival of Avaleigh Sadie Barker on March 15/2020.
Rob Jacobs was baptized and added to the Lord’s family. Welcome!
We are meeting with the use of ZOOM on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vivian Dunn.
John Smith live streams a communion service and a message each Sunday and a message on Wednesday evening.
Alberta
Edmonton Northside: We had an interactive worship experience on Facebook and on You Tube on Easter Sunday.
Edmonton Ladies’ Retreat is postponed until October 16-18.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Albert Kleppe on April 10/2020.
Allyson Whittaker was baptized and added to the Lord’s family. Welcome.
Sermons are posted on facebook page and you tube channel.
Manitoba
Carman
Winnipeg (Central)
Grow2020 is an annual event held on May 1-3. The theme is “We Believe, Therefore We Speak: Practical Evangelism Today.
The elders are pleased to announce that Myles MacMillan has been hired as our 2nd full time minister. He will be starting March 3, 2020.
Peculiar Oyowe was baptized into Christ.
Saskatchewan
Weyburn
Weyburn hosts the Junior Camp at Clearview Camp in July.
Our VBS will be held July 20-24. A team from Arkansas is coming to help.
Alberta
Edmonton northside:
Edmonton southside:
“Let Us Build the Body of Christ” was held February 28 – March 1.
The lessons included:
Identity: We are the body of Christ.
Unity: Cooperation and connection to one another.
Evangelism: The nature of the gospel.
Education: Teaching ministry in church life.
Encouragement: Tips for being an encourager.
Compassion: Benevolence.
Worship: Giving God Praise.
The speaker was Paul Merideth of Temple, Texas.
