The 55th Annual MCC Festival for World Relief, held September 13-14 at TRADEX, was a tremendous success. Victoria Ninaber, Director of Advancement for MCC BC said, “Our community united to raise vital funds, making a profound impact on the lives of over 44,500 people in need. We are deeply grateful for the generous support and excited to see these contributions go towards … [Read more...] about Western Canada’s largest Mennonite festival draws thousands and supports families in need
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.
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Nov 3rd and 10th: Courageous Faith Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we gather for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on the 3rd and 10th of November 2024, I invite you to unite with millions of believers across the globe to stand in solidarity with our persecuted family. The theme for this year, ‘Courageous Faith’, inspired by … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Thirty years in the Wilderness
By Shannon Bell From concrete to forests; gang territory to bears; neighbours in the next apartment to neighbours kilometres away; worship in an urban community centre to worship in the living room of our log cabin in the bush; reggae and jazz to Indigenous drums. When God called our family to move from ministry in the inner-city, black neighbourhood of Little … [Read more...] about Thirty years in the Wilderness
Persecuted for their faith
Afghanistan. Afghan Christians Isolated as Taliban Celebrates Three Years in Power. We don't hear much about Afghanistan anymore, but let's not forget about it. The situation there is just as dire as it ever was, maybe more so, since many NGO's have left the country due to the impossibility of working under the Taliban regime. The Taliban celebrated the third … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
The country of the smile
By Eliud Herrera, Intercede International News Service (INS) During the 1970s a tourist slogan was created in El Salvador. They named it “The Country of the Smile.” The slogan tried to show in words the nature of its people who were jovial, kind, and happy – and certainly the country lived it up to its slogan. In 1980 the smile disappeared. Instead of happiness, … [Read more...] about The country of the smile