Even though we had a shorter work week it was filled with inspiring and encouraging stories of faith and hope.
Tim & the Glory Boys expecting a thigh-slappin good time on cross-Canada tour
Tim Neufeld and his banjo-playing band mates are making their way across Canada on tour and this weekend are stopping at three locations in Manitoba.
According to lead singer Tim Neufeld, the band hasn't played in Manitoba since 2018.
Kindness, supplies brought to remote islands in Philippines after devastating typhoon
A Christian ministry travelled to far lengths helping out the hundreds of thousands of Filipino people affected after a recent typhoon hit the islands.
On September 25, Super Typhoon Noru, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Karding, hit Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. The storm was the biggest one to hit the area this year and is affecting half a million Filipinos.
Wave of Light: always loved, never forgotten
Everyone is invited to join in on the Wave of Light event to remember the lives of babies who were taken too soon from their families.
The Wave of Light is an international event that occurs all around the world, various non-profits take on the task of promoting the event in their areas, such as Angel Baby.
Children's Hospital Ice Crystal Gala, this year's sweetest event
The Children's Hospital Foundation is excited to be in person yet again for its annual Ice Crystal Gala fundraiser.
On Saturday, November 5, families will gather in a Candyland-themed event hosted at the RBC Convention Centre. This will be its sweet return to an in-person gala, rather than having it online as it was for the past two years.
Building for Tomorrow Dinner raises thousands for Salem Home renovations
Last Thursday’s Building for Tomorrow fundraising dinner at Winkler Mennonite Church met its goals of bringing together the community and raising money for Phase II of the Cottonwood Residents Room Renovation project at Salem Home. The event was organized by Salem Foundation and the Salem Ladies Auxiliary.
According to organizers about $31,000 was brought in, with around 215 attending the evening.
The Uncuffed: A night of Worship + Word in Winnipeg
A Winnipeg church says that an upcoming worship night will be helping break free from chains in their lives.
"The Uncuffed" will be a night of "worship and Word" that Redeemed Christian Church of God Rhema Sanctuary says they're "trusting God that all of the City of Winnipeg" will attend. The event, they say, is to respond to difficult times with worship and to declare God's truth over people's lives
The most wonderful time of the year
Canada’s 2022 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway, and CHVN will be back bigger and better than ever at St. Vital Centre during this year's national collection week.
Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world.
Prayers for miracle answered as mission organization's shipping container released in Philippines
A missions organization is praising God after finally getting a shipping container filled with thousands of Bibles and Christian books for churches and seminaries out of customs in the Philippines.
The container for Mission Cry had been held for six months, and now, it has finally been released. Jason Woolford says, “They were trying to make our recipients abandon the container. We kept praying and believing that while the Muslims in customs there were causing problems, we would just have a miracle. And we’ve had one, indeed. The container has been released. The distribution has already begun.”
A day of prayer for those working to help end hunger crisis
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is encouraging the public to join them in a day of prayer to help them address the hunger crisis the world is experiencing in honour of World Good Day.
World Food Day occurs every year on October 16 and aims to bring awareness around the world to the global hunger crisis. It hopes to draw people's attention to the crisis and to seek change and action.
Choral concert harvesting community and crops
The live choral concert Singin' in the Grain is returning to in-person performances after hosting the last two years online.
Singin' in the Grain is a fundraising event in support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for its humanitarian response and agricultural work in various countries that are in the depth of the global hunger crisis.
Mr. T doesn't pity the fool (or 'Doubting Thomas'): preaches sermon at home church
Many know the Hollywood actor Mr. T for his intense on-screen roles, but this Sunday his congregation got to see a whole other side during his sermon.
Mr. T, whose real name is Laurence Tureaud, attends a church in Chicago, Illinois, called Cosmopolitan Community Church. This past Sunday he delivered the message about doubting Thomas in the Bible.
Blessing local economy and empowering women through crafts
The Scattered Seeds Craft Market is back in person this year and is extended over the course of two weekends.
Deb Schwartz is the owner and CEO of the annual Scattered Seeds Craft Market in Winnipeg. Her daughter, Emily, helps with coordinating the market.
Local business offers opportunity to find community with day trips
Rainbow Earth Creations offers one day trips for women 40+ to experience the beautiful scenery in Manitoba and to build relationships during the trip.
The small Winnipeg business was created in 2012 when Christie Dawn, the founder, decided to sell her art for a living. Initially, she hosted paint parties and opened her commissions for people to make requests.
Tue, May 7, 6:00 PM
Full-time, Hourly, Labour, Skilled Trades
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