Mission/Ministry Spotlight

CFI – Christian Friends of Israel | CSB Canada | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Bridges for Peace

CFI – Christian Friends of Israel

 Through perseverance, Christian Friends of Israel has remained in Israel through the Gaza War supporting the Jewish people, Arab Pastors and Christian believers when support seemed hard to find. They have been beside the Holocaust survivors, and the families who had lost loved ones in the October 7, 2023 massacre. They have prayed with the IDF soldiers defending their homeland. They have supplied countless families with food vouchers and small appliances when they were forced to evacuate their homes. Now Christian Friends of Israel is rebuilding and restoring homes in the Kibbutz’s, next to Gaza, where the atrocities took place, cleansing and rebuilding, and praying to God that once again Israel will be a safe place to live. “Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 www.cfi-canada.org

CSB Canada

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5–6 is one of the first passages we learn in CSB, and this is how I first memorized it. It isn’t word-perfect, but it taught me something important: what matters most is understanding the truth of the verse and hiding that truth in my heart. Bible translations come and go, but the truth of God’s Word remains true forever. Christian Service Brigade is on a journey. We know God has good plans for us. He has called us with a Holy Calling, for His purpose and grace. We’ve seen the doors that your prayers have opened to us, and we have faced the fears of doubt and money — and pushed through them. Now, the Lord is reminding us to trust in Him and allow Him to direct our paths, making them straight. We have come full circle: from rebuilding the ministry to returning to our primary purpose — building the men within the local church who, in turn, are winning and training boys for Christ. Learn more at www.CSBcan.ca

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries

Seafaring can be a very challenging occupation, especially for a Christian.  A Lighthouse chaplain recently met an Indian crew member, Dante, aboard his ship in Vancouver and had quite an extended discussion with him about some of the challenges that he faces as a result of his work at sea. Dante is a Christian who has been working at sea for many years and is not married.  Although he indicated his desire to have a wife, he has not been able to find someone who would be suitable, he said.  Other seafarers have mentioned to the chaplain that they have had problems finding a suitable mate because of their long employment contracts and resulting limitation this causes in developing relationships.  Whatever the case is for Dante, although he desires to have a wife, this has not been possible to date. The seafarer also communicated his struggle related to his mother’s care in India.  When he is at sea, he experiences anxiety over his aging mother’s well-being and his inability to attend to her needs.  Other members of his family do not seem to be able to offer the assistance that he feels his mom requires and,  thus, Dante feels burdened by her inadequate care. When the chaplain met Dante, he mentioned some challenges to his spiritual life that were wearing on him.  Maintaining a vibrant spiritual life aboard vessels is another extremely difficult challenge for Christian mariners aboard cargo ships.  Not only are these Brothers normally alone in their faith, but they often also face various forms of persecution from unbelievers.  These challengers frequently seem to exert a drain on a healthy walk with the Lord.  While it may seem to an outsider that the obvious solution to the above-mentioned challenges is for a seafarer to stop his or her sea-related career, employment-related alternatives in their home countries, if they exist, do not offer a comparable income that is, often, needed by the seafarer to provide an “above the poverty-line” income level for their families.  So, for many sailors they feel imprisoned by their work life; restricted in their ability to have a normal home-life that many who live and work full-time on land often take for granted.  Dante mentioned that this was an issue that was also weighing on him. During Dante and the chaplain’s meeting, together they looked at God’s Word, shared stories and prayed.  At the close of the their time, the seafarer’s countenance seemed to have improved.  It appeared that the Lord’s promise in Matthew 18:20 had become real for the two brothers.Are you looking to use some of your time to engage in things of eternal value?  Contact Lighthouse regarding volunteer opportunities:  www.sealight.org or e:info@sealight.org.

Bridges for Peace

ISRAEL’S BATTLE FOR TRUTH: CANADIAN EQUIPPING CONFERENCE 2026 | FEBRUARY 25-28, 2026 | WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Canadian conference dedicated to educating, inspiring, and equipping people about Israel — its past, present, and future. This conference is designed to help attendees gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s history, culture, and resilient people, stay updated on current events and challenges facing Israel today, and learn how to love, support, and advocate for Israel in informed and meaningful ways. 
Wednesday, February 25: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday, February 26: 9:00am – 4:00pm, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday, February 27: 9:00am – 4:00pm (+ Shabbat Dinner at 6:30pm)
Saturday, February 28: 9:00am – 12:00pm
*These times are only estimates to help you plan and are subject to change. We will update the page once the schedule is finalized.
For security purposes, exact venue details will only be shared after registration
FEATURED SPEAKERS: Some of our featured speakers include Rev. Donald James, National Director of Bridges For Peace Canada, Itamar Marcus, Founder and Director of Palestinian Media Watch, and David Nekrutman, Executive Director of The Isaiah Projects. You’ll hear from insightful and experienced speakers who will bring clarity on Israel’s history, culture, and the current issues it faces today. These teachings will help you understand the truth about Israel from both a biblical and real-world perspective. We’ll be announcing more of our speakers and program contributors in the coming months.
The conference will feature inspiring equipping sessions, a special Shabbat Dinner, some special presentations, and more! Final schedules and session details will be sent to all registered participants once confirmed.
To register online, follow this link  https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/event/equipping-conference-2026or for more information, email info@bfpcan.org.