The Watoto Children’s Choir has begun 2024 with a series of concerts in locations throughout Canada. The word Watoto means “children” in the Swahili language. The choir first began touring thirty ago and is one part of the Watoto ministry that is ‘Celebrating Christ, Caring for Community’. In 1983, a civil war between various factions in Uganda was causing much bloodshed … [Read more...] about Watoto Children’s Choir in Canada
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Small things – big God
Five small loaves and two fish fed a multitude, and a woman’s coins, although almost worthless, Jesus remarked, were the greatest gift of all. These Bible stories remind us that small things matter in the Kingdom of God. As I considered these truths, I thought about many of my friends who are so gifted in areas like hospitality, music, leadership, or teaching. But what … [Read more...] about Small things – big God
Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico
Upon graduation, Daniel Ratz had every intention of going to Film school. He had been accepted at the Compass College of Film and Media and his plan was to start in September. But that summer he learned that God had far better plans, he would be with Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico. Before school started, Daniel wanted to go on a Missions trip with his youth … [Read more...] about Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico
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
Creating a rite of passage in the 12 tasks
An interview with Jack Taylor Your new books, called the 12 Tasks, claim to be about creating a rite of passage for those entering their teen years. How did you come up with this idea? Jack: Credit for the idea goes to missionary friends of mine in Kenya. Kym and Shel Arensen who, in the early 90’s, noted that while the African tribes around us had rites of passage to … [Read more...] about Creating a rite of passage in the 12 tasks