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From farm to faith: Friesen's journey into Manitoba Rep for Foodgrains Bank
Local Foodgrains Bank committee members and volunteers got to meet their new Manitoba rep over the past few weeks.
Former Foodgrains rep for Manitoba, Gordon Janzen, travelled with the newest addition to the Manitoba team, Dale Friesen, throughout the province visiting the many communities where they hold their annual fundraisers and grow projects.
Deputy Mayor calls Youth for Christ’s work essential for local teens
Steinbach Deputy Mayor Michael Zwaagstra is commending the work being done by Youth for Christ (YFC).
This follows a presentation by Rueben Singh, YFC executive director, at a recent Strategic Priorities Committee (SPC) meeting.
'He believed in us': Worship leader Yancy mourns the loss of former manager
Renowned worship leader Yancy Wideman Richmond is mourning the loss of her former manager.
On Monday she announced that Mike Smith died over the weekend.
Bible translation breakthrough! 25 new languages may hear of Jesus’ love
For God so loved the world… but over seven hundred languages have never heard the Gospel. That’s about to change — starting with twenty-five new translations.
One of the most beautiful sounds to the human ear is the sound of one’s own name, especially when called by the Creator and Savior. But many truth-seekers in South Asia have never known this joy because their language has not yet welcomed Jesus. Without Scripture in their heart language, they remain disconnected from the greatest story ever told.
Pat Barrett reflects on faith and music as he prepares for Canadian tour▶️
Christian artist and worship leader Pat Barrett is thrilled to worship alongside Canadians in just over a month, including in Winnipeg.
"I'm usually up in Canada once a year doing something," says Barrett. "Anytime you get a few nights in a row, it's the best. I hit a Tim Horton's and an Earls every time we pass one, that's where we stop."
Singtheword choir bringing book of Habakkuk to life through song ▶️
Singtheword, a choir from Waverly Church in Winnipeg, is performing the book of Habukkuk from the Bible through song form on Friday evening to help support the new album.
"We [Singtheword choir] started with performing Hebrews because we thought these albums were such a great expression of the New Testament letters," says Cadence Penner. "We wanted to put them on as a church."
Faith in colour: University students use sidewalk chalk to spread gospel
For over two hours, roughly 70 university students in Kentucky wrote out all 21 chapters of the gospel of John on the sidewalk in hopes of sharing the good news of Jesus with fellow students.
The students who participated in the sidewalk chalk project were from Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM), Cru, and Hilltoppers for Christ (HFC). They spent Monday evening into Tuesday early morning writing out the 879 verses in chalk.
'You're not alone': Manitoba mom fundraises for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21. As it approaches, a local mom is looking for help fundraising in support of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN).
Christine Wiebe has been volunteering with the organization for about five years, and this year is hoping to raise $1,500 for it's work connecting and supporting parents of children with Down syndrome.
Jelly Roll’s unexpected blessing: Winnipeg students get tuition paid in full
A popular country rap artist, who recently collaborated with Christian singer, Brandon Lake, went above and beyond while performing in Winnipeg this week.
Jelly Roll, who calls himself God's least likely messenger, performed at Canada Life Centre on Monday.
From Winnipeg to Steinbach: UGM bringing a message of hope
Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is inviting residents of Steinbach and the surrounding area to a special evening of fellowship and testimony as they share how God is working through their seven ministries.
On March 29, UGM will host its spring supper at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach.
A gift from the sole: Winnipeg artist brings smiles to sick kids▶️
A Winnipeg artist is using her creativity to bring joy and hope to children fighting life-threatening illnesses.
Yashan Wu, owner of Unboxed Customs, a custom footwear business, has partnered with the Dream Factory to provide a few children with the shoes of their dreams.
Charlie Sheen's daughter opens up about faith, anxiety and God’s power in her life
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards's daughter Lola Sheen says she drew closer to Jesus during a "very bad panic attack."
In January 2025, the 19-year-old started sharing her newfound Christian faith on social media after sharing with her followers she had been baptized. Following the baptism, she said her decision to embrace Christianity made her life "worth living."
Agape Table construction in full swing, preparing to feed even more people in need
A non-profit organization in Winnipeg that feeds thousands of people in need is on their way to completing its first-ever building.
"We're a couple months into construction and there's lots going on at Agape Table," says Jim Steep, the Executive Director of Agape Table. "It's very exciting. We're anticipating a new home for Agape Table. We hope to open the doors, maybe Valentine's Day next year."
Rachael Lampa honours son with Down syndrome in new song for World Down Syndrome Day
Christian artist Rachael Lampa has released a new song honouring World Down Syndrome Day.
On Oct. 28, 2022, Rachael gave birth to her second child, Leo, who was born with Down syndrome.
New anthem brings artists together to support communities in need
Pat Boone released a new multi-artist song written to unite the world in a shared mission of hope and humanitarian aid.
The song "ONE" was released Friday in time for World Water Day, held annually on March 22 since 1993.
Winnipeg author shares hope while living with chronic illness ▶️
Winnipeg author Robyn Derksen Olfert recently published her first book, Invisibly Ill and Living with Hope, in order to inspire people who battle pain daily.
"I've been living with chronic illness for a number of years now," says Olfert. "I've had headaches since I was seven that eventually got defined as chronic migraine. Then MS got thrown into the mix when I was 28, just a couple of months after our daughter was born. Then depression came not too long after that."