In 2021, the month of February had some interesting stories, including one of a boy telling Bible stories with lego, and a Northern Manitoban community receiving over 800 Bibles for the children, and ministry leaders sharing the gospel on some of the coldest nights. 

PRAY: Parents hoping for miracle after doctors discover brain tumour

Looking ahead to brain surgery next week, parents from Portage la Prairie are asking for prayers for their 6-year-old daughter. 

Elizabeth Willson is six-years-old and has been feeling dizzy and nauseous for a couple of months.

"She's been having balance issues for awhile and we just thought she would grow out of it but she didn't," says Katharina Willson, her mother.

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Two-time Grammy nominated artist announces audition for American Idol

Jamie Grace is hoping a golden ticket will shoot her further into singer/songwriter stardom.

American Idol has just started taking auditions to find the next singing sensation for their 19th season. It's the same show that saw artists like Danny Gokey audition before he made it in the CCM world. 

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11-year-old building Kingdom with Lego and Bible stories

A young boy with Manitoba connections just got back from L.A. where he shot a series of videos using Lego to bring the Bible to life.

While some kids think of starting up lemonade stands for their first business venture, Ryland Dixon decided to go online with two of his favourite things, the Bible and Lego, and it paid off.

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LISTEN: Carrie Underwood releases song, tracklist for upcoming gospel album

Seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood has debuted one of the songs set to be on her upcoming gospel album.

Underwood also recently released the tracklist for the album, My Savior, The Christian Beat reports.

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Northern community affected by woman's prayers and action

A prayer warrior from Split Lake is rejoicing as over 800 children in her community are receiving their very own Bibles.

"We had a lady from Arborg contact us and just said she had a friend named Nancy up in Split Lake who has a huge heart for the children in her community. Nancy and a couple of other women pray regularly for the kids there," says Ryan Rempel at Give the Word

There are roughly 860 children in the community of Split Lake, Manitoba. 

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Winnipeggers spending cold nights warming hearts of people on street

Temperatures may be dipping but one group of volunteers are making sure people are not left out in the cold.

Encounter Life Ministries's pastor, Marty McLean, says two of their church members, David and Belinda Harper, have been spending their nights giving warm clothing, hot meals, and other much-needed supports.

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Celebrate Recovery founder John Baker dies

The man who along with his wife founded a program that has helped millions of people find freedom from hurts, habits, or hangups, has died.

John Baker passed away on Tuesday, February 23, according to a statement from the program Celebrate Recovery. John and his wife Cheryl founded the 10-step recovery program through Saddleback Church. It has since grown to become a global ministry.

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Officers cling to man dangling from bridge, pull to safety

The Winnipeg Police Service says a community and local business rallied together to help save a man's life Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received several 911 calls about a man climbing over the ledge of the Disraeli Bridge at Higgins Avenue.

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Dennis Quaid starring in two new faith-based movies

Dennis Quaid, who starred in the Christian film I Can Only Imagine is adding a few more faith-based roles to his repertoire.  

Quaid played the role of Bart Millard's abusive father in the film I Can Only Imagine. Based on the lead singer of MercyMe's real life, the movie is a story of redemption. 

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