Mike Ansari, CEO, Heart4Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran is predominantly a Muslim-majority country. The estimated number of Christians accounts for approximately 1 percent of the population. Nevertheless, as an Iranian Christian convert, I am greatly encouraged because Christianity is on the rise in Iran. According to a report released by Operation World in 2016, Iran … [Read more...] about From Dreams to Reality: The Miraculous Growth of Christianity in Iran
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MCC BC Festival September 2024
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a global, non-profit organization that shares God’s love and compassion for all by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches — their needs guide our priorities. As an Anabaptist organization, we strive to make peace a … [Read more...] about MCC BC Festival September 2024
Books from local authors
The Davison Orchards Cookbook: Favourite Recipes from the Farm and Family The Davison Orchards Cookbook is a beautifully photographed collection of personal recipes that celebrate local produce, seasonal gatherings and family wisdom. Coming to you from the popular Davison Orchards - a multi-generational family farm in the heart of the Okanagan Valley This book will warm … [Read more...] about Books from local authors
Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
By Linda Espenshade, MCC As Bangladeshi farmers carry baskets of eggplant, leafy red amaranth, cucumbers and squash of all shapes and sizes from their fields to be packaged at a local vegetable processing centre, they also bring the personal satisfaction of providing healthy, pesticide-free food to their customers. These farmers in Bogura District, northwestern … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to pray for Christian captives on June 23, 2024
On June 23, 2024, One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives, Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to stand with, and pray for, our brothers and sisters held captive for their faith, and to pray their families. Fifty-seven-year-old Inthy, a pastor from Laos, is no stranger to religious persecution. He has been imprisoned three times for courageously … [Read more...] about Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to pray for Christian captives on June 23, 2024