Children and teens had many of their hopes and dreams realized this week. Find out how by checking out this weeks good news.
Manitoban woman brings adopted siblings from Ukraine to Canada days before Russian invasion
It’s been just over a month since Trish Braun returned to Canada with their second set of siblings from an orphanage in Ukraine.
Taking a break from her job at Southern Health, the mom of 8 kids from Grunthal, is feeling much relief after her experience during the second adoption process turned out better than family and friends were concerned it might have.
WATCH: Christian Grammy winners for 2022
Cece Winans, Maverick City Music, and Elevation Worship were the big winners at Sunday night's Grammy Awards.
It was a historic night at the Grammys last night as Maverick City Music was the first Christian artist's performance televised in 20 years. The worship collective would then go on to pick up their first-ever Grammy with Elevation Worship for their collaborative album Old Church Basement.
Manitoban Christian artists topping the charts in April
Three of the top 10 Christian Canadian songs on the radio this month belong to Manitoban artists.
Taking the number one spot on both the Canadian and American Billboard charts is Jordan St. Cyr with his hit single 'Weary Traveler.'
How you can make a difference at Camp Cedarwood
YFC's Camp Cedarwood is thrilled to have a 'full house' of campers this summer but they are in need of staff and volunteers to make it a reality.
Cedarwood, located near Pinawa, Man., will be welcoming a full group of campers once again this summer after two quiet summers. The camp is affiliated with Youth for Christ (YFC) and offers a Biblically-based summer camp program for kids of all ages.
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair makes successful return to Brandon
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair wrapped up in Brandon over the weekend, and organizers say tens of thousands of people eagerly returned after a two-year hiatus, returning to near pre-pandemic attendance.
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba says the Fair welcomed close to 43,000 people through its gates last week at Brandon’s Keystone Centre.
Love-centred parenting: Helping parents love their children like Jesus does
Do you worry that you’re messing up your kids? Do you get stressed when you think about their futures? New York Times bestselling author Crystal Paine knows how you feel. A mom of four, Crystal has struggled with anxiety over parenting.
After experiencing a terrifying experience with one of her children, Crystal Paine decided she needed to make some big changes to the way that she was parenting her children.
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Young parents finding hope, connection at YFC Winnipeg
While young teen moms can often be scared and alone, they are finding connection and support through a Winnipeg ministry.
Shela attends the Young Parents Program at YFC Winnipeg and has for the past four months.
Good news! You're going to Disney!
Most of the time when people are asked “Would you like the good news or the bad news first?” they say “The bad news first please”, because hearing it often helps reduce stress, which might be true in most circumstances, however for Cari-Lynn Thiessen of Steinbach, she'd just once like to hear some good news.
So when Thiessen got a phone call from “Dream Factory Manitoba” she wasn’t sure what to expect. She explains. “I am still just completely blown away that first, we actually got nominated for a “Dream" back in fall last year”.
Still: How to find calm in the chaos
Do you worry a lot? Do you find it impossible to work in the middle of chaos? Do you wonder if God is going to come through for you in difficult times?
Jenny Donnelly, a speaker, entrepreneur, best-selling author and mother of five is using her new book, Still: 7 ways to find calm in the chaos, to teach us how to experience true, life-giving rest even amid chaos.
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ONE Worship Night supporting women and children in Ukraine
Manitobans are invited to join the ONE Worship night band alongside Jordan Janzen and World Vision for an evening of hope, prayer, and worship.
"We're anticipating this event to be a really great night of worship and prayer, specifically for Ukraine and the families that are being affected by the terrible events that are happening with the war," says Janzen.
The Power of Hope radiothon with YFC Winnipeg
This year we had a goal of $150,000 and once again God and the CHVN family showed up in a big way!
It was a large goal but it was one that we needed to reach to help YFC Winnipeg overcome the financial challenges the last two years of the pandemic have provided. This year we also had several sponsors and partners willing to match the gifts you gave to make reaching that goal achievable! We raised a total of $155,446 thanks to all the listeners.
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