Are you in need of some good news today? This week we saw a baby born, another baby getting a new lease on life as her dad offers his kidney, a woman meeting Jesus in an autobody shop, and so much more. Check out the good news this week below.
From many nations to neighbourhood church
A local church in Winnipeg serves a culturally vibrant congregation with five services every Sunday.
"City Church started in 2008 as an intentionally intercultural church primarily made up of former refugees around the world," says Tim Nielsen, the pastor at City Church in Winnipeg.
The connection between minimalism and our faith
With the success of blogs and videos on minimalism, it has become clear that it is more than just a trend. In a time of climate change and a pandemic, people are looking for new ways to live more meaningful lives, and minimalism is meeting that need.
Over the last decade, Becca Ehrlich has been through plenty. She lost her infant son in 2014 and shortly after became very ill. It took years of medical testing, surgery and bouncing from doctor to doctor before Becca was able to figure out how to manage her chronic illness.
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WATCH: Grieving is 'holy work': Nightbirde's parting message
In a final video message to her millions of followers, Nightbirde encourages people not to run from difficult emotions and to resist what she calls "toxic positivity."
Jane Kristen Marczewski, age 31, also known as Nightbirde, rose to fame last year when appearing on the TV show America's Got Talent. The young woman was in the midst of a battle with cancer and her mix of positivity with vulnerability and openness drew many people in.
Winnipeg media ministry spreading the gospel worldwide for 75 years
Square One World Media is celebrating 75 years of sharing the gospel with people around the world, reflecting on the many lives changed from their ministry.
Ingrid Koss is the Communications Writer with Square One World Media.
"We are celebrating 75 years of ministry," says Koss. "I'm the official archivist here so I've been digging into our archives. We're making a documentary to celebrate those 75 years. We hope to honour God with it, honour some of the people who have given their lives to serve God through media, and tell some really interesting and amazing stories."
WATCH: Multilingual Christian artists release rendition of 'How Great Thou Art'
Camille and Gabriel are a dynamic duo based in Montreal, QC, and they are releasing a bossa nova style rendition of the well-known hymn, 'How Great Thou Art.'
Camille and Gabriel are partners in music and in marriage. They have been releasing French and now English Christian music since 2021.
Awesome Kidmin Conference thrilled to be back in person with hybrid event
"If you love Jesus and you love kids, this conference is for you," says one of the planners of the Awesome Kidmin Conference happening in Winnipeg next month.
Cathy Dyck is the Director of the Awesome Kidmin Conference.
"This year we're doing a hybrid event. Last year was an adventure as we hosted it online and this year again it's a whole new adventure. I'm making it accessible to everyone. People who can attend in person can do so and those who aren't able can join us online."
Francesca Battistelli welcomes her sixth baby
The Christian singer, songwriter, and actress, Francesca Battistelli, is now also a mother of six.
"We’ve taken our time getting to know our sweet girl, but it’s finally time to introduce you to Annabeth Katherine Goodwin, named after both of our amazing mamas, born Saturday, 2/19 in the afternoon," says Battistelli on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.
Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie star in upcoming powerful Christian film
A new film called Jesus Revolution is looking to recapture the powerful faith movement that happened in Southern California.
In the 1960s and 1970s, there was a movement of people that some coined the 'Jesus Movement.' This is the basis for Jesus Revolution.
'Pray for the God of reconciliation to bring peace': Christians work amidst Ukraine crisis
Ukraine's president says Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won't give up its freedom.
Russia is shelling and conducting airstrikes on cities and bases, and Ukraine's government says Russian tanks and troops rolled across the border in what it called a full-scale war.
'We're hoping to be back to normal': Bible camp director
Two Manitoba Bible camps are thrilled to tentatively return to 'normal' camp life this summer as pandemic restrictions lift.
"At camp you have a community like nowhere else and it's pretty amazing," says Janet Peters, the Associate Program Director for Camps with Meaning.
Two congregations plus one pastor equals a shared ministry
Two Lutheran church buildings and congregations share the same pastor and have found a stronger sense of community through their collaboration.
Spirit of Life Ministry is a shared ministry of Abundant Life Lutheran Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
WATCH: Maverick City Music leads worship on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Maverick City Music was seen on television screens across North America, proclaiming "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."
The worship group appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show last week.
The Winnipeg Real To Reel Film Festival is back!
You now have the chance to bring Winnipeg's biggest film festival right into your home.
The Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is back for its 12th year. And, while they still aren't back to in-person screenings, there are still plenty of opportunities to not only watch clean, cool, and compelling movies but to take time to think and talk about the subjects.
2-year-old getting father's kidney and new lease on life
"It's one of those very emotional times as a parent to be able to give that second chance to your kid," says a father going in for transplant surgery next month for his little girl.
Marquis and Candice Petit have four children. Their youngest, Eveline has had a rough start in life.
Finding Jesus in an autobody shop
At 26, Baylor Wilson has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of CBS’s Survivor, scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from college.
But according to Baylor, these life-making moments were just a precursor to the abundant life she found when she met Jesus. When asked what exactly happened that prompted her to start writing songs about Jesus, she joyfully exclaims, “Jesus happened.”
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Tauren Wells sets off 'joy bomb' with new single
Tauren Wells's new single 'Fake It' is upbeat, full of life, dancing, and also features Aaron Cole.
"Writing this song was one of the funnest days I’ve ever had in the studio," says Wells on Facebook. "I remember that we were all talking about some of the life stuff we were all dealing with and pushing through and then Chris turned on the beginning of this track and it was like a joy bomb went off in the room!"
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