June brought people to worship in many ways, including praying for a new family, a large baptism event at the corner where George Floyd died, and a Facebook group encouraging people to share at-home worship sermons.
Timothy Keller announces cancer diagnosis, asks for prayer
Well-known pastor, author, and theologian, Timothy Keller announced that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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UPDATE: Baby Levi diagnosed with medical complication, family asks for prayer
At 23.5 weeks gestation, the Guenther's had their two sons. Both Levi and Lucas weighed just over one pound when they were born. Lucas developed a brain bleed and died on May 9. His twin, Levi, has dealt with many significant medical concerns.
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'From riots to revival': How the Gospel is moving on the corner where George Floyd died
At the "epicentre of pain and darkness," a message of hope through Christ is taking hold and spreading.
Christophe Ulysse is one of several ministers that showed up in Minneapolis, Min. last week and began to preach on the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
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Winnipeg woman rescues teens from cold, choppy waters
A Winnipeg woman is being hailed a hero by police for the role she played in helping three teenage girls get back to shore during an incident at Delta Beach.
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PRAISE REPORT: Baby Levi stronger by the day
Jaydan Guenther shares a joyful update on Instagram as one of their premature twins, Levi, shows signs of improvement. Jayden says he's "getting stronger and chubbier by the day."
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Canadian Facebook group dedicated to praising God reaching across the globe
An online group that started as a way for friends to worship together while apart is far from being socially distant. Hilda DeRose grew up as the daughter of a pastor and surrounded by faith, but when churches closed their doors she felt the desire to continue to worship together.
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Bus driver gaining traction for act of kindness/ 'I’m just doing the things my parents have raised me to do'
A Winnipeg Transit driver who's garnered attention for helping a man out of harm's way on Portage Ave says he was just doing the right thing. A man in a wheelchair man was slowly making his way across when the lights changed and was almost hit by a truck when a bus driver then reached out, helping him cross the road.
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Amy Grant gives update on 'miraculous' recovery following open-heart surgery
The Queen of Christian Pop says that what she thought would be an impossible recovery has turned into a miraculous one.
Amy Grant underwent "unanticipated open-heart surgery" on June 3 to deal with a condition she has had since birth but was only recently discovered by doctors.
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Together again: congregations worship in-person for the first time in months
In June, Manitoba rolled into Phase 2 of the province's reopening plan, allowing some church congregations to worship together again.
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