“I feel safe now!” 25-year-old Hanifa says. “22 years ago, the Taliban took my father from our Afghan village because he was Hazara and a resister. We never saw him again.” She glances at the news flash of Ukraine as she sits on her uncle’s carpet in Richmond, British Columbia. “August 15, 2021, the Taliban took Kabul and the trauma was back. This time, I was the target – along … [Read more...] about Afghan refugees remembered still
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.
During war in Ukraine god is at work through two ministries
As the world focuses on the war in Ukraine, God is at work “February 24, 2022 became a day that forever divided the lives of the people of Ukraine, as well as people around the World into ‘before’ and ‘after,’” reports Ukraine-based Intercede partner Good Samaritan Mission. “It has affected almost everyone. We see destroyed houses, many deaths, young, old, children, … [Read more...] about During war in Ukraine god is at work through two ministries
New Creation Ministries serving in Sierra Leone
Since 1998, Intercede International partner mission New Creation Ministries, led by Rev. Mitford Macauley, has been reaching out to poor and suffering people of Sierra Leone such as war amputees and Ebola orphans with encouragement, help and the love of God. From March 2014 till early 2016, Sierra Leone suffered from an Ebola crisis which caused thousands of children to … [Read more...] about New Creation Ministries serving in Sierra Leone
Rhema Gospel Mission serving in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a land that has seen decades of underdevelopment due to wars and famines. From 1974 till 1991, a Marxist regime ruled the country and persecuted Christians. But since 1991, there has been unprecedented freedom for Christian evangelism, and Protestant churches have been growing rapidly. In this environment, Rhema Gospel Mission, partnered with Intercede … [Read more...] about Rhema Gospel Mission serving in Ethiopia
Schools for schools: Supporting children half a world away
What do you do with a dream that won’t let you go - even during Covid? Especially when that dream focuses on school children half a world away. Nick Short and his wife Glynis wrestled with that reality after returning to Canada from South Africa. Nick spent his first 39 years in South Africa engaging in financial services before settling in North Vancouver and attending … [Read more...] about Schools for schools: Supporting children half a world away