Verse of the day: March 20
1 Peter 2:2-3
"Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
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Samaritan's Purse Canada receives Emergency Field Hospital
On Tuesday, March 19, Samaritan’s Purse will transport one of its Emergency Field Hospitals to Calgary to increase Samaritan’s Purse Canada’s capacity to launch international life-saving medical responses. The tent facility will arrive at the Calgary International Airport onboard the international Christian relief organization’s DC-8 and 757 Cargo planes.
Moose on the loose in Grande Prairie
There have been multiple sightings of moose in O'Brien Lake and Countryside South recently.
City officials says that the sightings have been reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.
Grande Prairie residents are being reminded to keep your distance, do not approach wildlife, and watch for signs of aggression.
It's also important to be aware of your surroundings, and keep all dogs leashed while walking.
Information provided by the City of Grande Prairie
Charity Corner: Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society
The Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society started about 30 years ago. It’s a small grassroots not-for-profit that relies on community sponsors, event fundraisers, grants and individual donations to help support the palliative care community.
The organization plays several important roles in the community:
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They assist their clients and families in financial need
Former prime minister Mulroney lying in state as dignitaries, VIPs pay tribute
A solemn parade of dignitaries and VIPs is offering condolences to the family of Brian Mulroney as the former prime minister lies in state near Parliament Hill.
A guard of honour gingerly delivered Mulroney's flag-shrouded casket before Governor General Mary Simon entered to pay her respects.
Simon was followed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who walked in alone before greeting family members and bowing his head at the casket.
Review of priest accused of sexual assaults in Nunavut finds Oblates unaware
An independent review of a priest accused of sexually abusing Inuit children in Nunavut says his Catholic order wasn’t aware of the allegations when he returned to France.
Retired Superior Court justice André Denis led the review into 93-year-old Johannes Rivoire.
Denis found the Oblates of Mary Immaculate didn't know Rivoire was being investigated by Canadian police when he arrived in France in 1993, and the religious order was not contacted by RCMP when charges were laid five years later.
Anne Wilson recognized in the country music world
Christian singer and songwriter Anne Wilson recently received recognition from the country music world.
Last week, Wilson was nominated for a CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year category for her song Rain In The Rearview.
Your guide to spiritual spring cleaning
Spring cleaning is exciting to those seeking a fresh start to a new season. However, many dread it because of the enormity of the projects, time, and effort it takes to complete. Whatever their outlook on spring cleaning, most people agree it’s a wonderful feeling when we can enjoy our finished work and sense of accomplishment.
Dr. Phil shares personal testimony of coming to Christ
While Phillip Calvin McGraw, AKA Dr. Phil often has other people on stage talking about their lives, he recently sat on stage to share his own testimony.
"I was in Oklahoma City and my dad was in the oil business," says Dr. Phil during a video interview with Trinity Broadcasting Network. "He spent a lot of time entertaining. As a result, he got to drinking really hard and it got the best of him. He got fired from his job for drinking."
Shrink-Wrapped Salvation
Exodus 2:15–25
Moses took a forty-story fall. As we pick up the biblical account, he's a heavy-hearted, bruised-and-battered soul who has come to a sudden stop at the bottom. In a matter of mere days, he has stepped off the top of the pyramid as Pharaoh-designate and down to a bedraggled, penniless fugitive on the backside of Zipville.