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Continuing Ministry in a New Home

NIPAWIN, SK – In November 2025, we began a sabbatical season focused on rest, renewal, and seeking the Lord. We stepped back from ministry responsibilities to spend intentional time with Him, trusting that the ministry has always been His work. We spent the first month at a Bible camp near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, enjoying rest, prayer, reading, and time together. In February, we spent several weeks in Colorado Springs with Caring for the Heart Ministries, continuing ou

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God's Love in Action

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Low German Resources

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Time - Where Does It Go?

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Continuing Ministry in a New Home

Marsden and Mandy Giesbrecht

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We spent the first month at a Bible camp near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, enjoying rest, prayer, reading, and time together. In February, we spent several weeks in Colorado Springs with Caring for the Heart Ministries, continuing our training and learning how to apply biblical principles both in outreach and in our daily walk with the Lord. The entire season was refreshing and encouraging.

As our sabbatical ended this spring, we began seeking God’s direction for the next chapter. For several years we had considered moving from our acreage into Nipawin to reduce our workload and be closer to the people we serve. After much prayer, God opened the door in an unexpected way when the first person to view our house purchased it. On July 6, 2026, we moved into our new home in Nipawin. Please pray that this transition will be a blessing for our family and ministry, and that God will use this new season to create fresh opportunities to serve and share Christ with those around us. We look forward to seeing how He leads in the days ahead.

FAMILY UPDATE & PRAYER REQUESTS

• Kora is planning to attend a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS) in southern Alberta, which includes an overseas mission trip. Please pray for God's guidance, encouragement, and meaningful Christian community as she takes this next step of faith.

• Naiomi is home from Costa Rica after a rich season of growth and is now working two part-time jobs. She plans to serve at Steeprock Bible Camp and Big River Bible Camp this summer.

Isaac has finished coaching gymnastics for the season

and plans to serve at Ketchen Lake Bible Camp this

summer.

• Mandy would appreciate prayer for ongoing leg and foot issues, potentially involving her meniscus, ACL, and plantar fascia. Pray for healing, patience, and wisdom as she navigates a difficult recovery.

• In April, Mandy's Grandma Shirley passed away at the age of 92. While we miss her, we are thankful her suffering and dementia are over and rejoice that she is now with Jesus.

Marsden & Mandy are EMMC missionaries, and the Pastor Couple of Open Arms Bible Fellowship in Nipawin, SK.

This article is available in the July/August/September 2026 issue of the Recorder.