The Watoto Children’s Choir has begun 2024 with a series of concerts in locations throughout Canada. The word Watoto means “children” in the Swahili language. The choir first began touring thirty ago and is one part of the Watoto ministry that is ‘Celebrating Christ, Caring for Community’. In 1983, a civil war between various factions in Uganda was causing much bloodshed … [Read more...] about Watoto Children’s Choir in Canada
Debbie Cazander
Debbie Cazander lives in the Fraser Valley with her husband Jake. They have five adult children plus four grandchildren and counting. Debbie retired from her leadership role with the Telecare Crisis and Caring Line ministry and is enjoying time pursuing other passions - including writing.
Pacific Voices
Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to humankind. It can be a conduit to channel our innermost feelings, and when we struggle to bring our thoughts into words, music can be the voice that speaks for us. The most significant aspect of the gift of music is that it gives us an exemplary way to worship God. A way that is prescribed by God, as many references in the Scriptures will … [Read more...] about Pacific Voices
Angels there for you
Angels there for you began with a chance meeting after a great dissapointment. Patricia Cruz arrived in Canada from Chile with nothing but suitcases of clothes and books. She and her teenage children were homeless, sleeping on the floor of her friends’ home. She knew this was not a permanent solution and that she needed work that would provide for her and her children. … [Read more...] about Angels there for you
They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside
On a recent afternoon I made my way to Vancouver, to an address on East Hastings Street, in the heart of the downtown east side. Dozens of times in the past I had driven this infamous street, with its’ share of homeless and destitute people, but I had never stopped – other than for a red light. Now, I was set to interview John and Jen Riley who, not too long ago, had … [Read more...] about They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside