Mission/Ministry Spotlight

CFI – Christian Friends of Israel | CSB Canada | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Family Foundations | Iron Sharpens Iron Conference

CFI – Christian Friends of Israel

Joyous celebrations of song and dance ring out across Israel with the announcement of the return of the hostages held captive for the past two years. The Feast of Tabernacles, commemorating the Biblical release of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt, and their journey to the Promised Land is October 6-13, 2025. After two years of deadly war, the fighting between Israel and Hamas has ceased, the sirens are quiet, and the living hostages returned October 13 (the last day of Sukkot) to their families; a miracle in itself. President Donald Trump graces the front page of the Jerusalem Post, and speaks at the Knesset, then in Egypt at Peace 2025, the Peace in the Middle East Plan with twenty foreign leaders. Gaza lying in a heap of rubble must be rebuilt: a beautiful location on the Mediterranean Sea. Has Hamas been conquered? Have the guns been put away? “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Prov.3:5-6 www.cfi-canada.org

CSB Canada

It’s September. A new season of school has begun and parents are rushing to pick up those vital, last-minute school supplies. Churches are getting their children and youth programs ready for their families. Men’s groups, women’s group, and Bible studies are waiting for their turn to attract people to their ministries. CSB is doing the same. All across Canada, men and women are preparing their “Brigade” programs. Brigade? That’s short for “Christian Service Brigade”. It sounds militaristic, but it’s not. Think of is as a “fire brigade” – a small group of dedicated individuals who work to introduce others to the Lord Jesus Christ and rescue them from a world of trouble. They speak of God, the Holy Bible, and wholesome living. They add in a generous helping of fun and excitement. From boys 5 to 7 years old, and their dads, to young men of 18+, to girls ages 5 to 15, leaders are ready to launch in winning and training boys and girls for Christ. What are your children doing this fall? CSB shows kids how to live real-life, with all of its challenges, in a way that honours God, and shows them how to meet life’s challenges and keep moving forward. Life isn’t easy, but sometimes an adult can speak truth to a child that they will not hear from their parent. CSB builds wholesome friendships with Christian mentors that often last a lifetime. Pray for us. Winning and training boys and girls for Christ is a good investment. Check out CSB at www.csbcan.ca

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries

Dental Blessing: Recently, a Lighthouse chaplain was encouraged by a message he received from a Christian Filipino engineer, Darren, whom he had met before. Darren’s ship was scheduled to soon be in Vancouver. The chaplain made a plan to visit Darren’s ship, but it met an obstacle when he learned that the young mariner had a serious dental problem that required shore-based attention, away from the ship.  Further, the timing of this was uncertain, but the chaplain decided to risk a visit anyway. Upon arriving at a terminal gate, near Darren’s ship, the chaplain was surprised to see the seafarer standing close by, although looking rather distraught.  Apparently, Darren’s appointment had been cancelled, but his need for dental assistance remained.  After a short prayer to the Lord for help, miraculously a local dentist was sourced and within a few hours Darren sat in a dental chair and had an infected tooth extracted.  The Lord had provided; all glory to Him! Looking to serve the Lord in word and deed?  Contact Lighthouse for volunteer opportunities http://www.sealight.org or 604-988-5084.

Family Foundations: Kingdom Living Blueprint

Our culture is in crisis. Everywhere you look, young people are being told that identity is something you can choose or redefine. Gender is confused, purpose is blurred, and truth is treated as optional. The result? A generation overwhelmed by anxiety, loneliness, and hopelessness.  A 2023 study found that 47% of Gen Z students (ages 12–26) often or always feel anxious and 22% often or always feel depressed. The evidence is clear: today’s young generation is deeply impacted by mental health challenges. Anxiety, loneliness, and hopelessness aren’t just buzzwords, they reflect a profound and widespread crisis that demands both deep care and Biblical grounding. Helping our children discover their identity in Christ is not just essential, it is urgently needed. The Father has not left us without an answer. Identity is not something we create. It is something we receive from Him. Scripture declares that we have the mind of Christ and that, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.”   2 Corinthians 5:17 As parents and grandparents, we carry a kingdom assignment: to bless our children and grandchildren with God’s truth at the key moments of life. These blessings anchor their hearts and answer the deep identity questions every human being carries. Continues here

Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference 2025

Iron Sharpens Iron returns to the Lower Mainland on Saturday, November 22, 2025. “ISI” is the annual “Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Equipping Conference” that has been happening in Metro Vancouver since 2012. Even during Covid, ISI became an online conference that continued to Build Godly Men. This conference is designed for men of all ages – the man of the church (or the man stuck in the world); the husband, father, single guy; the layman, employee, ministry worker, the businessman; the pastor, church staff and volunteer; the man who just wants to assure himself to be worthy before his Lord and Saviour. The ISI conference provides opportunities for men to be “equipped” as Men of God.
Join us on Saturday, November 22 at Town+Field in Langley. Save the date in your calendar. We have our keynote speakers. David MacLean, the founder of Band of Brothers Bootcamp, will open, and Darren Young, the president of Power to Change, will close. We are busy inviting workshop hosts and ministries. It would be good to see you there. In the meantime, please pray for us. Pray for the men. Pray for the churches and for their ministries to men. Pray for the conference speakers and workshop hosts. See www.csbbc.org/isi-langley-2025 for the on-going details.