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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

TS2023: A Fresh Imagination (Recap)

TS2023: A Fresh Imagination (Recap)

From April 28-30, young leaders from VMC churches across Canada gathered in Oakville, ON for TS2023: A Fresh Imagination. What a fantastic time to be together – learning and sharing about the amazing HOPE we have because of Jesus! The

VMC Staff May 1, 2023June 22, 2023 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

Thinking Shrewdly 2023 – April 28-30

Thinking Shrewdly 2023 – April 28-30

– A Fresh Imagination – Sensing an urgent need to invest in the emerging generation, we have repurposed our national gathering to focus exclusively on young leaders this year. Over the final weekend of April, we are bringing together a

VMC Staff April 17, 2023June 22, 2023 VMC News Read more

Purpose in Retirement

Purpose in Retirement

Joyce worked in administration and book keeping for years. Jon worked in the engineering department with NavCanada for most of his career. Now this youthful 60-something couple from Capilano Christian Assembly in Edmonton, AB has just started volunteering with Disaster

Elizabeth Millar April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Lenten Luncheons – Community Bible Church

Lenten Luncheons – Community Bible Church

Leading up to Easter, those over the age of 50 from the small town of Lucan, Ontario gathered together for Lenten Luncheons as coordinated by the Lucan Ministerial Association. Together, they were physically nourished by sandwiches and homemade soup. Spiritually,

Elizabeth Millar April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Small Church, Big Love

Small Church, Big Love

A seminary student relocated to a new city in a new country. A friend said he’d ask his church for help. And they did. Help with finding suitable housing. Household furnishings for the new apartment. The loan of a car.

Elizabeth Millar April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Celebrating Baptisms – Ottawa Persian Church

Celebrating Baptisms – Ottawa Persian Church

Celebrate with us! Four new members of the Ottawa Persian Church were baptized this past week! Pine Grove Bible Church, another VMC church, hosted them for this special event. There was prayer and a short message about the meaning and

Elizabeth Millar April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more
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