The 2009 Ministers Conference led by the National Leadership Team [NLT] and Joanne Bell will focus on “Living Generously”. Much more than a theme, living generously is our joyful and sacrificial response to what the Lord Jesus desires to see lived out among His people. Throughout the conference you will […]
Western Ministers Conference this weekend Read More
Dan Sheffield is currently leading a team to Kenya – they arrived in Nairobi and are now spending some time with missionary Debbie Hogeboom in Eldoret (via Kericho). An Urban Ministry Consultation meetings will be taking place in Nairobi, September 22-24, with about 25 leaders. Paula Moriarity will be part
The Free Methodist Foundation in Canada is meeting today at the Ministry Centre, Mississauga. MEGaP Interviews will be taking place tomorrow (September 11) at the Ministry Centre.
Meetings at the Ministry Centre Read More
Canadian author and social/political thinker John Ralston Saul has recently challenged the nation with his book, A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada. Saul is regarded by Utne Reader as one of the top 100 Visionaries of the World. Saul, the husband of former governor-general, Adrienne Clarkson always pushes buttons
An eternal Nation of many cultures – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
FM Churches across Canada are known to have a heart for missions. Numerous teams are sent out each year to different countries to show Christ’s love to those in need. This not only positively changes the country, but also ignites an excitement and passion in congregations – leaving a desire
International Child Care Ministries, Direction – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
When the sun sets in Thraimadu, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka its drop from the sky is so quick that a brief conversation beginning in broad daylight concludes in the blackness of night. It was this way for the small group of us seated in resin chairs having a discussion with recipients
I know what we believe in, but what are we doing? – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
Did you know that you gave away ten new homes to families living in displacement camps who were affected by the tsunami? Well you did. Just after the tsunami hit in 2005, Free Methodist churches and individuals from across Canada – moved by the devastating loss of life and property
Working together – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
I have to be honest with you. I love living in Canada because I enjoy lots of things about each of our four seasons. But when the leaves start to turn colour and the air is a little more crisp, we know that football season is upon us. While I
Some great news and some great connections – Summer Issue 2009 Read More
Chris and Terri Payk, from Rice Road Community Church (RRCC) in Welland are completing their 5th year in a pastoral internship; on July 25th they and their 2 children, Kent and Anna, will fly to Taipei, Taiwan for three years, sent by this local church as our very first missionaries!
Local church sends family to gateway city – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
Faithfulness. It is a word that I had been reflecting on over the last little while when Vivian Hyndman [picutred above middle], International Child Care Ministries (ICCM) Director, came in to my office to let me know that, after more than a quarter century of service in this leadership role
International Child Care Ministries, News – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
