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Young adults called to prayer
The National House of Prayer (NHOP) in Ottawa has issued a 'Nazarite call' to adults between the ages of 18 and 35, to set aside 4 - 6 months to intercede for Canada. "For over a year now I have been burdened to see the level of prayer increase across our nation," said Rob Parker of the NHOP. "We are praying that those whom God will call will be ready to be with us at the National House of Prayer for the beginning of March." NHOP is planning two weeks of intensive training after which they will assign different prayer-watches, both at NHOP and in Parliament.
Christians apply for FM station in Vancouver
The Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) will consider an application February 26 by In-House Communications requesting a license for a Christian radio station based in Vancouver. In-House says it is one of 16 applicants competing for the last viable FM frequency. Many Praise 106 listeners in the Lower Mainland were negatively affected when the CRTC granted a license to the Aboriginal Radio Network for use of 106.3, on the channel adjacent to Praise 106. Vancouver is the largest community in Canada that doesn't have a Christian radio station originating in Canada, said In-House. The proposed station '104.1 Refine FM' will play predominantly Contemporary Christian Music aimed at complementing Praise 106 with a younger audience in mind.
Bible Society 100 years in Alberta
2008 marks a full century of ministry for the Canadian Bible Society (CBS) in Southern Alberta. "These 100 years speak of the faithfulness of God and the faithfulness of people across the district who have shared the mission with us," said Reg Graves, district director for CBS in Southern Alberta.
CRC reaches out to Kenya
The Christian Reformed Church in North America is mobilizing to raise support for persons whose houses were burned and looted -- and in some cases whose family members were killed or raped -- in the election-related violence that has swept Kenya in recent days.
Evangelical voice on TV
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's director of global initiatives and International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance, Geoff Tunnicliffe spoke on the Vancouver based current affairs show, The Standard, last month. A video of Tunnicliffe on the show, addressing "hot button" issues for Evangelicals, can be viewed at YouTube.
CPJ director steps down
After 20 years as executive director of Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), Harry Kits has announced that he will step down in June. He plans to continue with CPJ with a focus on special projects.
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$1 million gift for school
The Western Christian College and High School, which has over 200 students, has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous alumnus. It is the largest donation in the schools history and will be used to sponsor people wishing to return to high school in order to graduate, as well as some critical building maintainence. -- ChristianWeek
Sister receives Order of Canada
Sister Margaret Vickers, a Sister of Charity of the Immaculate Conception in Vancouver and a long-time health-care administrator, was officially named a member of the Order of Canada December 28. She has belonged to the Charity of the Immaculate Conception for 52 years and trained as a nurse administrator. She expressed a debt of gratitude to her family, friends, co-workers and her religious community for their co-operation, support, and prayers. "I couldn't speak when I was notified, because it's something of which I could never have dreamed," she said. "All I can say is that everyone with whom I ever journeyed has a part in this honour, and I receive it humbly." She works with the staff of Brock Fahrni Pavilion as mission facilitator and serves on the Providence Healthcare board of directors.
New Anglican Church Movement grows
The Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) has welcomed 10 new congregations into its membership. Francis R. Lyons, the Bishop of Bolivia, commended these US Anglican congregations and their clergy to the oversight of CANA Missionary Bishop Martyn Minns. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with these churches that have been blessed by the leadership in Bolivia and will continue to be blessed by the Holy Spirit. CANA is eager to welcome them on their Christ-centered and faithful mission to serve God and to honour the worldwide Anglican Communion," said Minns. Originally under the ecclesiastical leadership of the Church of Bolivia, the 10 US congregations were given CANA oversight "with a profound desire to promote unity in Jesus Christ which issues from his reconciling work on the Cross and an abiding trust in the power of God's Word written, and with a genuine commitment to support the emerging ecclesiastical structure of faithful Anglicans in North America," said Lyons. -- Anglican Mainstream
Compassion Canada honoured
Compassion Canada is among 30 ministries chosen by Ministry Watch as the most exemplary evangelical ministries in 2007. Each of the ministries has demonstrated: legitimate nonprofit ministry and purpose; a willingness to treat donors fairly via a Transparency Grade of "A"; clarity in being identified as an evangelical Christian ministry; and MinistryWatch.com researchers know of no significant issues that would be of concern to donors. For a full list of ministries, see this PDF file.
January 10/2008
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