CFI - Christian Friends of Israel | Christian Service Brigade | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Family Foundations Canada School of Ministry | Multi Cultural Services CFI - Christian Friends of Israel Give to the work of Christian Friends of Israel as we support the ministry within the land of ISRAEL! Volunteers labor to rebuild, restore and repair the southern … [Read more...] about Ministry/Mission Spotlight
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Samaritan’s Purse Canada sends field hospital to Myanmar
Samaritan’s Purse Canada responded to the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. It was followed just 12 minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. This powerful quake caused widespread destruction across both countries – collapsing buildings and infrastructure, killing more than 1,700 people, and injuring countless more. The Ministry of … [Read more...] about Samaritan’s Purse Canada sends field hospital to Myanmar
Celebrating 40 years of impact through language
Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of empowering communities worldwide through language development, Bible translation, and education. Since its founding in 1985, CanIL has been at the forefront of linguistic innovation and cultural preservation, contributing to language sustainability in diverse regions … [Read more...] about Celebrating 40 years of impact through language
The Impact of the world on me
Less than a week ago, I boarded a plane from Rwanda back to my home here in Canada. Beside me, coming out of Amsterdam, was a 75-year-old Nigerian grandmother. It was her first plane trip. With a welcoming smile and limited English, she let me know she was visiting her only child, a daughter in Vancouver. Half-way through the trip she looked at me with weary eyes and said, … [Read more...] about The Impact of the world on me
Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician
In 1932, when the healing ministry was neglected in many churches, Rev. Dr. John & Ethel Gayner Banks birthed an interdenominational healing ministry at St Luke’s Church in San Diego called the Fellowship of St. Luke. From that fellowship was formed The International Order of St Luke the Physician (OSL), incorporated initially in the state of California in 1935, and later … [Read more...] about Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician