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Author: Elizabeth Millar

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Zoom Bible Study

Zoom Bible Study

A pastor noted his desire for more Jesus-conversation. He wondered what God might be inviting him into. He found himself thinking about two family members who live across the country. Maybe they would want to engage in some thoughtful conversation

Elizabeth Millar May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Joy and Kindness in Retirement

Joy and Kindness in Retirement

Joy and kindness. These were two themes as I talked with Jon and Joyce from Edmonton, AB about ministry and retirement. Jon said he was surprised how much joy he has experienced – whether it’s greeting people at church or

Elizabeth Millar May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Generosity – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church

Generosity – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church

Talking to Pastor Silas of Scarborough Chinese Bible Church, he notes the paradigm shift that God invites his people into – from getting ahead and making lots of money to seeing money as something that can be used for the

Elizabeth Millar May 22, 2023May 23, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Adib’s Testimony – Jesus Network

Adib’s Testimony – Jesus Network

Please read this encouraging testimony from Jesus Network of a recent Afghan refugee. Adib and his family were forced to leave Afghanistan due to their faith in Jesus. After arriving in India, Adib worked with Pastor Obed and Pastor Ahmad

Elizabeth Millar May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Night Out for Parents – Community Bible Church

Night Out for Parents – Community Bible Church

Imagine a group of people over the age of 50 in your church who intentionally want to serve and get to know young families! Community Bible Church near Lucan, ON has a Legacy Ministry who does this very thing. Teaming

Elizabeth Millar May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Church Planter – Village Church Newcastle

Church Planter – Village Church Newcastle

Last fall, Brian Jose, pastor of Village Church in Newcastle, ON, spent time with a small group of church planters led by Matt Pamplin. He was encouraged by their zeal, thoughtfulness, and prophetic prayer for one another. After 40 years

Elizabeth Millar May 11, 2023January 13, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

Good listener – Community Bible Church

Good listener – Community Bible Church

Legacy, a ministry of Community Bible Church near Lucan, ON, exists to encourage and equip people who are over the age of 50. They do lots of fun things – car rallies and lunches and outdoor campfires (complete with singing

Elizabeth Millar May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Meet the Young Leaders from TS2023

Meet the Young Leaders from TS2023

We want you to meet some of the 60 young leaders from across the country who VMC hosted at a gathering in Oakville, Ontario on April 28-30. We asked them what they are hopeful about and what they are worried

Elizabeth Millar May 5, 2023June 22, 2023 Stories Of Interest, VMC News Read more

Mission to Cambodia – Toronto China Bible Church

Mission to Cambodia – Toronto China Bible Church

Mingpeng and Binghai, two VMC pastors from the Toronto China Bible Church network, recently travelled to Cambodia. One of their stops was the River of Life School and church in Village 94. They brought gifts of clothes and stationery for

Elizabeth Millar April 24, 2023June 8, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Integrating Retirement and Ministry

Integrating Retirement and Ministry

For a couple who have been in ministry for most of their lives, Gord and Heather Martin are figuring out how to integrate retirement and ministry. In some ways, things stay the same. They still have purpose and meaning. There

Elizabeth Millar April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more
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