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Fixed Hours of Prayer – Hope for Life Christian Fellowship

Fixed Hours of Prayer – Hope for Life Christian Fellowship

A few months ago, a small group of people at Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, AB decided to commit themselves to regular prayer. Knowing that this would be easier together than individually, they agreed to set seven alarms

Elizabeth Millar October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Sorry for the Noise – Oak Park Church of Christ

Sorry for the Noise – Oak Park Church of Christ

During a period of extended renovations, the church realized they were making alot of noise and creating excess dust in the neighbourhood. It’s a necessary part of renovations but they felt bad. They thought – “What can we do for

Elizabeth Millar September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Changing Up Youth Group – Varsity Bible Church

Changing Up Youth Group – Varsity Bible Church

Loud. Crazy. Silly. Fun. This may be what we often think of youth group nights. And certainly, there’s good reason for churches to be hosting evenings that focus on the good pleasure and fun and energy that teenagers enjoy. However,

Elizabeth Millar September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church

Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church

A pastor’s dream? That church can be a place for young people to explore the possibility of ministry. This is what is capturing Rinus Janson’s imagination these days. As pastor of Varsity Bible Church in Calgary, AB, he wants to

Elizabeth Millar August 22, 2024August 26, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

All Kinds of Spiritual Gifts – Oak Park Church of Christ

Photo of supervisors on a construction site

When Pastor Lane Scruggs of Oak Park Church of Christ had a moment to pause and reflect on the last 12 months of renovations, he was grateful. Grateful for the project itself and the new foyer that allows for lots

Elizabeth Millar August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

A Kid & Hot Dog Day – Varsity Bible Church

A Kid & Hot Dog Day – Varsity Bible Church

Imagine what it’s like to be a kid and to wait for your parents after church. You might remember the feeling! Now imagine – even worse – that your mom is the children’s ministry pastor and you get dragged along

Elizabeth Millar August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Painting with Rocks and Soil – Nordegg Community Church

Painting with Rocks and Soil – Nordegg Community Church

Painting with rocks and soil. This is how one of our VMC church planters honours God and loves this world. Along with pastoring at Nordegg Community Church with her husband Dave, Crystalynn Tarr is an artist. As Crystalynn explains in

Elizabeth Millar April 27, 2024May 24, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Forming Youth in the Missional Ways of God

Forming Youth in the Missional Ways of God

The question is – how do we help our youth understand the mission of God? Here’s one approach. The Friday night event for the Refinery Youth Group is fun and something easy to invite friends to. But it’s the Tuesday

Elizabeth Millar February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Silent Retreat

Silent Retreat

As part of his sabbatical, Rinus Janson of Varsity Bible Church in Calgary, Alberta chose to participate in a silent retreat. Being a pastor, Rinus knows the importance of tending to the soul but the pressures and busyness of ministry

Elizabeth Millar January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Including Youth – Ministik Community Church

Including Youth – Ministik Community Church

The question is – how do we help our youth understand the mission of God? Here’s one approach. Of course, youth group evenings are important. Worship, prayer, Scripture, and conversations about how to follow God. What it means to go

Elizabeth Millar January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more
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