Remembering the persecuted church
On August 22, we'll mark the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. More than one in seven Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith today. The writer of Hebrews tells us to continue to remember those in prison as if we were together with them in prison (Hebrews 13:3). Read more in the EFC’s latest blog and join us in praying.
Revitalising ministry: a student’s view
What are the challenges of encouraging people, especially young adults, to become involved in ministry? Miranda Brown, a university writing student in Ontario, shares what she learned from interviewing staff at Ambassadors for Christ Canada, LIFT Church and Tearfund Canada. Read her post on our website.
EFC president to give seminar on MAiD
EFC President David Guretzki will speak at the Berean Church of God this weekend in Edmonton, Alberta, giving a seminar on MAiD on Saturday and speaking at the service on Sunday.
Did you know? You can always browse the new EFC resource on euthanasia in Canada or request an EFC speaker on MAiD and other topics for your own church.
Providing farmworkers with bikes for reliable transport
Bikes for Farmworkers in Niagara-on-the-Lake collects, refurbishes, repairs and sells bikes to migrant workers so they have a means to travel and meet up with friends. Read more in the Jul/Aug Faith Today Church in Community series or subscribe for free to Faith Today.
→ Lausanne Canada 24-7 Prayer Initiative, nationwide, June 20-Sept. 22
→ Cross Cultural Training & Mosque Tour (CCCOWE Canada and LMT), Markham, Aug. 22-23
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Aug. 27
→ OIM’s Strokes of Hope Evening at the OAG, Ottawa, Aug. 28
→ Lausanne Canada’s Commissioning for Congress, online, Sept. 6
→ Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton Station, Ont., Sept. 6-7
→ Jesus in the City Parade, Toronto, Sept. 7
→ Youth Ministry Forum (Redeemer), Ancaster, Sept. 11
→ The Kingdom or Chaos Seminar (YWAM/Don Stephens), Winnipeg, Sept. 12-15
→ Souly Business Canada Conference, Godfrey, Ont., Sept. 13
→ Journey to Us Marriage Conference (FOTFC), Calgary, Sept. 14
→ Bridges: Christians Connecting with Muslims Course (LMT), online, Sept. 14
→ Gender, Sexuality & Christian Ethics (Salvation Army Ethics Centre), online, Sept. 16
→ Workplace Culture and Leadership Best Practices (Kentro Network), online, Sept. 17
→ Ignite Prayer Canada, Grand Opening, online, Sept. 19
→ Canadian Christian Prisoner Ministry Conference (North American Missions), Calgary, Sept. 20-21