|
|
Eric Friesen began as associate pastor for youth at North Kildonan MB Church, Winnipeg Sept. 21. He has previously been youth pastor at Elim Chapel, Winnipeg, and at Steinbach (Man.) Chortitzer Mennonite Church. He has an MA in Educational Ministries from Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, Man., and a BA in youth leadership from Providence College. He is married to Mindi; they have 3 children, Ariel (8), Corban (4), and Levi (3).
Foothills Community Church, Pincher Creek, Alta., gathered for their first service in their new building Sept. 26. Opening celebrations were Oct. 1–3. David Willms and Herman Borne directed the construction project.
Mark Friesen was commissioned as associate pastor of community development at Summerside Community Church, Edmonton on Sept. 18, with Merv Boschman ministering. A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford, he has worked on an MTS degree through MB Biblical Seminary, ACTS, Langley, B.C. He previously served at Cedar Park Church, Delta, B.C. for 3 years. Mark and Rachel have 3 children, Janessa (5), Micah (3) and Mikaela (2).
South Abbotsford MB Church, Abbotsford, is embracing change this fall as they bid farewell to senior pastor Steve Berg, who will be the B.C. MB Conference minister, and welcome four new staff, all chosen from within the congregation:
-
Andrew Stanley, new pastor of worship arts, has been active as worship leader in the congregation for 2 years; he previously served 3 1/2 years as director of Youth Mission International. He and Rebecca have 3 children, Hannah (6), Faith (4) and Micah (nearly 2).
-
Scott Tolhurst is pastor of adult ministries. He has years of pastoral and leadership experience. He and Miriam have 2 married children and 2 grandchildren.
-
Lorraine Isaak, a member of South Abbotsford Church for more than 20 years, is half-time pastor of women’s ministries. She and Don have 3 grown children and grandchildren.
-
Chia Ashton, sports ministry director for 2 years, is continuing that role half-time and will be half-time pastor of junior high ministries. He and Jeanie have one son, Tyson (1).
Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the paper version of the Herald but not in the online version.
- Lanigan (Sask.) Christian Fellowship welcomed 7 new members by baptism May 2. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Steve White, moderator Wayne Schmidt, Cal Peyton, Tina Peyton, Kimber Kline, Kirstie Kline, Lorna Stenson, Shawn Harms, Gobi Klassen.
- Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, welcomed 11 new members June 27, 8 by baptism and 3 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor James Penner, Tai Vuong (t), Jamie Taylor (b), Marcy Taylor (b), Martha Wiebe (t), John Wiebe (t), Josh Ternoway (b), Amy Mackenzie (b); (front) Esther Vuong (b), Janelle Loewen (b), Lisa Ego (b), Ben Born (b).
- Winkler (Man.) MB Church welcomed 14 new members June 27, 9 by baptism, 5 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Gary Loewen, Helen Wiens (b), pastor Brad Huebert, Franziska Dueck (b), Jonathan Siemens (b), Jerrica Friesen (b), Adam Klassen (b), Jessica Klassen (b), David Klassen (b), Tatjana Kreker (b), Heinrich Wiens (cf), Erica Wiens (cf); (front) Peter Trebuschnoj (cf), Carol Schulz (cf), Reuben Schulz (cf). Not pictured is Robyn Groening (b).
- Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church welcomed 3 new members by baptism Aug. 22. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Randy Hein, Andre Dancs, Al Matis, Josh Willms and pastor Ike Bergen.
- Glenbush (Sask.) MB Church welcomed 9 new members June 6, 7 by baptism, 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) Steven Funk (b), Terry Reinhart (b), Lowell Reinhart (b), pastor John D. Klassen, Bruce Reinhart (cf); (front) Hillary Klassen (b), Heidi Pauls (b), Pamela Isaak (b), Jennifer Klassen (b), Cathy Reinhart (cf).
- Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship, Orillia, Ont., welcomed 12 new members June 13, 8 by baptism and 4 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Richard Martens, Maureen Froese (b), Marian Howard (cf), Doug Howard (cf), Shawn Pender (b), Greg Easton (cf), Nicole Benz (b); (front) Teresa Kuiper (b), Chantelle Peters (b), Nicole Muir (cf), Alison Richardson (b), Bob Richardson (b). Not pictured is Brad Edwards (b).
|
