Growing Faith – Slavic Evangelical Church
Slavic Evangelical Church has experienced significant growth over the last two years, so much so that they are bursting out of their current building and moving to a new one this October.
Pastor Denis and his spouse Albina are from Russia and moved to Winnipeg four years ago for her work with Square One World Media . Denis wasn’t sure where his path would lead when they arrived, but God had a plan that led them to Slavic Evangelical Church…
Eating Together, Hospitality and the Gifts from a Shared Meal
Shared meals hold a special place in our lives, fostering a sense of unity, compassion, and fellowship. Like in the scriptures, where many significant moments happened around a table, modern-day potlucks within our churches provide joy, connection, and spiritual nourishment. Read how some of our churches are finding ways to bring food into their services!
The Spirit of MDS at Steinbach MB Church
Meet Eleanor Wiebe. Eleanor lives in Steinbach, Manitoba, loves growing flowers, playing the organ, and, most of all, her family. She has five children; all are married and live in Steinbach with 18 grandkids between them. Eleanor is a member of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren
Multiply – Reflections on SOAR Heartland
Earlier in April, we sat down with Matt Braun, interview style, to hear his reflections on this year’s SOAR.
MDS – Volunteers Needed
MDS was in Cape Breton last fall doing clean-up following the storm. Working with its partner, the United Way of Cape Breton, MDS has gone back in 2023 to repair homes damaged by the hurricane. Over 200 people have already signed up to volunteer from March to October. More are needed! Those who want to serve can contact Clara Flores at cflores@mds.org or visit www.mds.org. Travel subsidies are available.
Meet Pastor Jennifer Choi
Jennifer pastors at Portage Ave Church in Winnipeg. After a few career changes and educational pursuits, God led her here, but not without using her previous experiences to further the work of His Kingdom first.
In Your Corner
Earlier in the year, David began a collaboration with the MBCM team to produce a series of short audio stories from the corners of our province as worship for Assembly 2023. “In Your Corner” is the result.
Ten Years Stronger
Reflecting on ten years in ministry is not always an easy task. Scott Isaak shares his journey to full-time ministry and his ten years as the Crossway Youth Pastor. Join our conversation as we talk through the early days of leadership and reflect on the wisdom that can come after ten years of living and serving in Elm Creek.
Because Jesus
Kristen and Caleb are community-minded pastors who have experienced the body of Christ as foundational for their faith. Their experience through college and in their church testifies to our innate need for each other. We met with them to find out more about their story and what they’ve been up to at the Community Fellowship Church in Newton.
The Spirit of MDS
During the Christmas season, we often look for extra ways to spread the joy and excitement of the season by blessing our family, our friends, co-workers and neighbours. This is also the time that we look around us for the people in our community, towns
Multiply Focus Interns Prepare for International Missions in Winnipeg
Multiply is sending another group of missionaries into the field this month from their Focus Internship program. The Focus Internship is a 9 month program that teaches, trains, and equips eager Christians to walk in step with Jesus as they enter the missions field. The
FaithWorks Celebrates 20 Years of Ministry
FaithWorks celebrated 20 years of ministry this past month, with a focus on the people who committed to growing this community’s mission. “The mission of the church from the beginning is right in the name,” said lead pastor, Melanie Unger. “It’s a dual-track focus. Spiritual
A New Season for Janelle Braun
Janelle Braun has been working with MBCM for five years in the area of Leadership Development. She has been on maternity leave for the last year with her second son and will not be returning to work this fall. We want to look back at
Southern Churches supporting Northern ministry at Simonhouse Bible Camp
It’s been a hard-hitting few years for summer camps and Simonhouse Bible Camp is no exception, but with the help of some of our MB churches they are getting ready to dive into summer programs in 2023. Simonhouse had to cancel their programs in 2020
Open Hands to Reconciliation
Selkirk Community Church (SCC) is a small congregation of about 50 – 60 people. The church recently built a brand new building with the intention of making it a space the entire community could benefit from. These were big plans for a small congregation, but