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Redberry Bible Camp welcomed back Wendell Andres as the new executive director. Wendell recently finished two years with Kids Matter, working with camp development and strategic planning. Wendell and Gwen are excited to be part of the Redberry team once again.
On Oct. 1, Jon Wiebe became the new senior high pastor at South Abbotsford (B.C) MB Church, where he has attended since birth. He recently graduated from Columbia Bible College with a degree in youth work. Jon and Gabrielle were married in December.
Greg Norlin resigned in October as pastor at Northside Community Church, Mission, B.C.
Tim Blois resigned as pastor at North Peace MB Church, Fort St. John, B.C.
Joyce (JO) Schimpky will retire as full-time director of Camp Crossroads, effective Oct. 2007. The board is thankful for JO’s dedicated leadership and influence in the lives of campers and staff. She will continue working in camping ministry.
Carolyn Goossen resigned as a program director at Camp Crossroads, Sept. 1.
Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the paper version of the Herald but not in the online version.
- Glenbush MB Church, Medstead, Sask. welcomed 4 new members by baptism Sept. 17. Pictured are (l–r) Heidi Pauls, Paul Funk, Crystal Reinhart, pastor John Klassen, and Brianna Pauls.
- Crestwood MB Church, Medicine Hat, Alta., welcomed 2 new members by baptism June 18. Pictured are (l–r) Vic Janz, Brendan Janz (b), Cory Janzen, Daniel Janzen (b), and pastor Jim Miller.
- Willow Park Church, Kelowna, B.C. welcomed 15 new members by baptism Nov. 12. Pictured are (back, l–r) Mike Stratis, Jason Wright, Patricia Wright, Donna Jesperson, Kristin Giesbrecht, Stacey Torikka, Brian Cleland, Chris Mapleton, Harold Huber, and Marcus Gelauff; (front) 2 girls (not members), Tammy Jmaeff, Donna Sharrein, Jenna Zacharias, Betty Cleland, and Judy Huber.
- Steinbach (Man.) MB Church welcomed 11 new members Nov. 26, 8 by baptism and 3 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Abe Klassen and Jim Peters (b); (middle) Maurice van Nes (t), Pat van Nes (t), Christian Schlegel (b), Andreas Warkentin (b), Dennis Redikop (b), and pastor Mike Kehler; (front) Charlene Penner (t), Samantha Dueck (b) Pauline Schlegel (b), Angelina Schlegel (b), and Cody Bergen (b).
- Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 2 new members Oct. 22, Greg Filewich by baptism, and Stacey Filewich by testimony.
- Peter Reimer was baptized in his home Sept. 18 and accepted into membership at Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church. Pictured are (l–r) Margaret Reimer, pastor Eldon Fehr, Peter Reimer, pastor Ike Bergen, and Marcy Fehr.
- Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 12 new members Nov. 12, 1 by baptism, 9 by transfer, and 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) Stuart Klassen (t), Jake Martens (t), Cindy Sue Peters (cf), Danny Peters (cf), Dale Regier (t), Teresa Regier (t), pastor Darren Petker, and pastor James Penner; (middle) Elise Klassen (t), Linda Nickel (t), Ray Nickel (t), Bev Hardy (t), and Russ Hardy (t); (front) Hannah Custodio (b).
- Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 2 new members by baptism Nov. 26. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Joel Toews and pastor John Unger; (front) Jodi Kristjanson and Tejal Kristjanson.
- Discovery Community Church, Campbell River, B.C. welcomed 7 new members by baptism Nov. 18. Pictured are (back, l–r) helper Tom Cahill, helper Joan Harris, helper Ron Quinton, Cassidy Cahill (b), Madison Cahill (b), Joanne Brough (b), pastor Kelly Cochrane, Chris Smith (b), and Tabitha DeGrace(b); (front) Beth Thompson (b). Not pictured is Willy Lipkovits (b).
- Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 6 new members Nov. 19, 1 by baptism, 2 by transfer, and 3 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l–r) Heather Klassen (t), Stephen Foord (b), pastor Joel Toews, Lottie Goertzen (cf), Len Goertzen (cf), Kris Driedger (cf), Twila Driedger (t), and pastor John Unger.
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