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Airplane Conversation

Airplane Conversation

A VMC pastor shoved his carry-on luggage in the bin above him and settled down into his assigned seat. He turned his phone to airplane mode and nodded to the guy next to him. As they flew across the skies,

Elizabeth Millar February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

God’s Patient Leading – Guelph Bible Chapel

God’s Patient Leading – Guelph Bible Chapel

When Dan and Lindsay had to return to Canada from their cross-cultural post in north Africa, they were disappointed. They loved their work. They were also more than a little scared. Their little daughter had serious health concerns and it

Elizabeth Millar February 16, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Following the Path – Ben, Church Planter

Following the Path – Ben, Church Planter

There’s not a strict career path for church planters. Of course, there’s lots of ways to get there and God’s creativity becomes obvious when we see people’s various paths. Take Ben, for instance. He was a young adults pastor, site

Elizabeth Millar February 9, 2023January 13, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

Türkiye-Syrian Earthquake Emergency Response

Türkiye-Syrian Earthquake Emergency Response

Help rush emergency food and water to families in need! Our partner agency, Tearfund Canada, has a donation and updates site at tearfund.ca/earthquake2023/

VMC Staff February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 VMC News Read more

New Families – Grace Bible Chapel

New Families – Grace Bible Chapel

It’s like a few green shoots. The harsh snow of winter is slowly melting away and there’s some tender possibilities poking their head out of the cold. That’s what it feels like for Paulo Andrade, pastor at Grace Bible Chapel

Elizabeth Millar February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Unity within a “Church Experiment”

Unity within a “Church Experiment”

I talked to a pastor a few weeks ago who had been trying something new for Sunday gatherings. A bit of a “church experiment.” I asked how it was going – knowing that we as a people are something resistant

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

Fresh Wind – Guelph Bible Chapel

Fresh Wind – Guelph Bible Chapel

A leadership consultation with Gord Martin a few years ago felt like fresh wind for Guelph Bible Chapel. The future seemed a bit fragile and it felt like the church was maybe coasting spiritually. But then God seemed to blow

Elizabeth Millar January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Ministry for First Nations People – Ben Peltz

Ministry for First Nations People – Ben Peltz

We like stories with a happy ending. Conflict is resolved and things are made right again. However, real life doesn’t usually work that way. And yet – God is working and there’s a story to tell, even though it may

Elizabeth Millar January 26, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Farewell to Rebecca Cummings, with much thanks!

Farewell to Rebecca Cummings, with much thanks!

When Rebecca Cummings joined the VMC team back in October 2018, little did we realize what a gift we had been given. Serving as Treasurer and Director of Operations, Rebecca has overhauled critical process, procedure and policy that support and enable VMC’s

VMC Staff January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 VMC News Read more

Open Hands – Grace Bible Chapel

Open Hands – Grace Bible Chapel

Something is in the air. Something is happening. Maybe a few of us have sensed this. What exactly is God doing in all the change and turmoil we see around us? How will God redeem and use all of this

Elizabeth Millar January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more
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