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

MICHOACÁN, MÉXICO – God remains faithful and good through every season, sustaining us through recent challenges while also blessing us with many encouraging opportunities. SERVING THROUGH THE MEDICAL CLINIC IN CAPÁCUARO Thank you for praying for the April medical clinic with Friends Without Borders. About 3,000 people received free medical, dental, and vision care, along with opportunities to hear the Gospel. We were encouraged to see many families open their homes and hearts

On Thursday, Oct 29th, Inner City Youth Alive (Winnipeg, MB) hosted its annual Calling to Connect gala, celebrating 40 years of ministry in the North End of Winnipeg. The event took place at the RBC Convention Centre, with 60 tables of people in attendance to commemorate this incredible milestone (almost double what they had the previous year!). The EMMC office was reserved a table, with staff in attendance being myself (Simon Biedler), Lil Goertzen and her husband George, Ro

Nelenora Dyck has been a language instructor based in Alberta, Canada for nearly a decade. Based on personal experience, she believes that literature is one of the most important keys to developing strong language, reading, and writing skills. In her search for Low German children’s books and teaching resources written according to the Low German Bible orthography (Ed Zacharias orthography), however, she found very few. This led her to start creating her own Low German teachi

Time has a way of slipping past us. What feels like “just the other day” somehow turns out to be two years ago. Months turn into years, and years quietly gather into decades. More than twenty six years have now rolled by, and I have been deeply privileged to share the journey here at the EMMC Home Office. There have been many good times, countless great times, and yes, some very difficult ones. I’ve had the honour of welcoming ministry workers, pastors, board and council memb

Twelve years ago (or perhaps a bit more), Lil Goertzen and I sat at my kitchen table, where we spent time discussing the publication she was working on. Although the timing wasn’t right for my involvement then, that conversation became the beginning of a memorable connection that has remained with me over the years. My path has taken me through several seasons of life. After completing the three-year graphic design program at Red River College, I went on to work for a graphic

For nine and a half years, Darrell Kehler has served faithfully as part of the EMMC Home Office team. His leadership in resourcing congregations and facilitating Leading With Vision workshops has strengthened many of our churches, helping them raise up leaders and pursue their mission with renewed clarity. Darrell’s cross cultural experience and his genuine heart for ministry have shaped him into a gifted teacher, mentor, and encourager. Darrell reflects on his time with EMMC

I want to share with you some important news about my ministry as the Pastor of Care and Mission within the EMMC and about some changes that will be happening at the EMMC Office. In January of 2027, I will be assuming the role of Lead Pastor of the Glencross Mennonite Church, which is our home congregation. My last day in the EMMC Office will be November 27th, 2026. Over the past 5 years, I have had the privilege of being able to get to know so many of you as pastors, church

WE WANT TO SHARE SOME IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE EMMC. Kelly Lesser will be stepping down from his role as Pastor of Care and Mission in the EMMC Office at the end of November and will be returning to pastoral ministry at his home church. We are deeply grateful for Kelly’s five years of faithful service and the many ways God has used him in this role. As part of this transition, Henry Redekopp, currently serving as the Executive Director, will be moving

One of the most exciting parts of TF is seeing young people come alive as they encounter God’s Word in fresh ways—watching truth take root, faith deepen, and their relationship with Christ become personal and vibrant. You can play an important role in this journey by supporting the youth in your congregation and your conference. Our goal is to raise enough funds to subsidize the cost of registration for our Ontario and Belize churches. Just choose “Treasured Foundation” from