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MISSIONS FEST Vancouver celebrated its 26th year of
bringing Christians together under the banner of the Great Commission.
The theme of the event asked the question: ‘What
happens when God’s people pray?’
The answer came in a tumultuous shower of blessings, as
thousands attended the conference, held January 30 to February 1. The
aggregate attendance surpassed 40,000 visitors. Participants took in
free public sessions, 130-plus seminars and youth rallies.
The exhibition hall, filled with 240 mission agency
displays, stopped at regular intervals to pray for geographic areas of the
world.
Hundreds of volunteers set aside denominational
loyalties and worked side-by-side to serve others and facilitate the
weekend.
The needs in the countries of Cambodia and India were
presented by Canadian missionary Marie Ens, and Joseph D’Souza,
president of OM-India and the Dalit Freedom Network. Their presentations
touched and challenged many lives, leading to times of informed prayer.
Featured speakers Mike Yankoski, Mark Buchanan and Tony
Campolo challenged audiences to live a radical faith.
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Hundreds of people responded to exhortations given at
the adult plenary sessions, youth rallies and the young adult session.
Missions Fest is sponsored by 160 local congregations,
which promote the weekend, send volunteers and make an annual financial
contribution.
– Dwayne Buhler
March 2009
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