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The Feast
When was the last time you felt insecure? Invalidated at work, distant from friends, or burdened by your own body? What was your first reaction? Did you think to stop and feast? Over the past year, Psalm 23 has become a constant companion to my wife and I. This Psalm, which centers on God as our provider, has grounded our daily lives, especially Psalm 23:5 (NIV): “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” In
Logan Friesen
Joining NCF as Youth Pastor
If you had asked me a year ago where I thought I would be in 2026, I would have told you, “I’m not sure, hopefully in youth ministry somewhere, but right now I’m just trying to make it to graduation.” At the time, I was in my third and final year at Steinbach Bible College, and questions about the future seemed to be piling on. “What are your plans for after graduation?” “Do you have a job lined up yet?” “Are you going to work in youth ministry right away?” It was impossible
Ethan Thiessen
Cormorant Day Camp in the City
The Lord’s plans are often mysterious and strange. His use of time is different from ours. Yet in hindsight we give praise to Him for his wonderful—and timely—works. Nassau Street Church had one of these weeks from August 4 to 9. For three years NSC has formed a relationship with a largely isolated, northern, Indigenous town called Cormorant. A town of roughly 300 people. We’ve run day camps in 2023 and 2024, Christmas and Easter programs as well. Our team of fourteen was tru
Cody Schuender
136-year-old high school in Manitoba closes
Mennonite Collegiate Institute, a high school in Gretna, Manitoba has permanently shut down. The decision to close the 136-year-old residential school was made July 7 at a meeting of delegates from its 11 supporting congregations. Delegates voted to liquidate all assets to satisfy debt obligations. This included paying its 23 teachers and other staff, whose contracts run to the end of August, and $1.7 million in debt for a mortgage and a line of credit. The decision came afte
John Longhurst
Antioch Church Plant & Indoor Skatepark Journey
The Antioch Church plant and indoor skatepark journey has been predictably unpredictable. We repeatedly seem to find ourselves at an impasse. Although it has been stressful and takes a little longer than desired, God faithfully has provided a way each time. We were unable to open the skate park this past winter, which slowed business and momentum. Coupled with a few donations not panning out as anticipated, we find ourselves at another possible impasse. We still owe our gene
Ryan Davidson
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