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Kristen Nikkel was commissioned June 17 as part-time pastor of worship arts at Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg, where she had been involved in creating and leading worship experiences. Kristen is currently studying music at the University of Manitoba and is married to Matt.
In October, Saanich (B.C.) Community Church welcomed Kathleen Busch as associate pastor of discipleship ministries. Kathleen’s prior experiences include work as a youth pastor, Bible college professor, residence director at a Christian university, and world traveller. She has a BA in psychology from Trinity Western University, an MA in Christian Studies from Regent College, and is currently working on her DMin through George Fox University.
McIvor Avenue MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed Jonathan Toews as youth pastor May 29. Jonathan, a graduate of Canadian Mennonite University, previously served at Portage Avenue Church, Winnipeg, and is married to Kimberly.
Josh and Kayla Kraubner of Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church began a two-year term with YWAM in Mazatlan, Mexico, June 15. They will be serving in the areas of hospitality, maintenance, building, and skate ministry.
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. held a dedication and installation service July 1 for Lawrence and Selma Warkentin as half-time interim pastor couple. They previously served as missionaries/church planters in Austria and Germany with MBMS International.
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. held an appreciation dinner May 27 for lead pastor Heinz Ratzlaff and his wife Edith, who retired after serving the church five-and-a-half years.
On July 31, Colleen Ruten left Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask. following 16 years of service in the business office and most recently as business manager. Her future plans remain uncertain.
Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the paper version of the Herald but not in the online version.
- Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed Amanda Snelgrove (pictured right) into membership by baptism Mar. 4, and 2 new members Apr. 8, 1 by baptism and 1 by confession of faith. Pictured above are (l–r) David Peter (cf), Jules Peter (b), and pastor John Unger.
- Salem MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 5 new members May 6, 3 by baptism and 2 by transfer. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Arno Fast, Betty Clark (b), Arnott Clark (b), Patricia Whittington (b), Gerry VanNus (t), and Johanna VanNus (t).
- Meadow Brook Fellowship, Leamington, Ont., welcomed 8 new members May 27, 7 by baptism and 1 by transfer. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Graham Beer, Rosy Gottler-Reeve (b), Kimmy Morin (b), Rob Quick (b), Jeremy DeRaadt (b), Ben Klassen (b), Kalie Taveirne (b), Merissa Tannous (t), Bob Cartlidge (b), pastor Henry Regier, and class instructor Roger Epp.
- Philadelphia MB Church, Watrous, Sask., welcomed 5 new members Apr. 15, 3 by baptism and 2 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) Anne Willms (t), Megan Willms (b), Aaron Jansen (t), Robert Bushman (b), and Mark Janzen (b); (front) pastor LaVerne Jantz and pastor Darren Holland.
- Steinbach MB Church, Man., welcomed 12 new members by baptism May 27 in two services. Pictured are (top photo l–r) pastor Abe Klassen, Peter Wiebe, Joyce Penner, Jody Penner, Jenny Harder, Jennifer Enns, and pastor Mike Kehler. Also pictured are (bottom photo, back, l–r) pastor Mike Kehler, Alex Froese, Jason Bergman, Joseph Reich, and pastor Abe Klassen; (front) Ryan Kehler, Jonas Brandt, Matthew Dueck, and Nathan Heide.
- Greendale MB Church, B.C., welcomed 6 new members Apr. 8, 4 by baptism and 2 by transfer. Pictured are (l–r) pastor Reg Toews, Jelisa Riediger (b), Stephanie Pasiuk (t), Jon Pasiuk (t), Eric Goosen (b), Cher Rampton (b), and Graeme Dueck (b).
- Grace MB Church, Waterloo, Ont., welcomed 11 new members in 2006, 4 by baptism, and 7 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Jim Cober, Paul Hartman (b), Kurt Wagner (t), Matthieu Cain (b), and Jason Baerg (t); (front) Darlene Hartman (t), Audrey Phypers (b), Anne Wagner (t), Sarah Cain (b), Lauryn Baerg (t), Lisa Baboolal (t), and Mark Baboolal(t).
- Selkirk Community Church, Man., welcomed 14 new members Easter Sunday, 10 by baptism and 4 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l–r) Tony Ryshytylo (b), Barb Ryshytylo (cf), and Chelsea Hummelt (b); (third row) Mikaela Ryshytylo (b), Victoria Ryshytylo (b), Rachel Chapman (b), and Ron Hummelt (b); (second row) Bill Giesbrecht (cf), Liz Giesbrecht (cf), Peter Frejek (b), and Randy Chapman (cf), pastor Don Petker; (front) Orrin Mackay (b), Ian Mackay (b), and Tiana Northage (b).
- Waterloo MB Church, Ont. welcomed 15 people into membership May 27, 10 by baptism, and 5 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l–r) pastor Dean Sherk, Michael Sloan (b), Phil Hacock (b), Andrew Warrack (b), pastor Marv Franz, ministry director Vicki Brown, Bryant Whyte (t), ministry director Bonita Eby, Nathan Shinkar (b), Robert Wiens (b), ministry director Stefanie MacGregor, Darcy Krahn (t), pastor Paul Atkinson, ministry director Jennifer Edwards, Suzanne Krahn (t), ministry director Susanna Muntz, and ministry director Dan Parkinson; (front) Hayley Sloan (b), Nicole Hacock (b), Carrie Warrack (b), Sarah Whyte (b), Leah McIlwraith (b), Rittel Diaz (t), Giselle Goetze (t), and pastor Karen West.
- Coast Hills Community Church, Surrey, B.C., welcomed 9 new members by baptism Feb. 4: Jenny Geddert, Jillian Younger, Jenna Nienkaemper, Megan Sweeney, Annie Pahl, Janette Walters, Cherri Beltran, Heather Janzen, and Darlene Sweeney. Pictured are baptismal candidates with their sponsors.
- South Langley Church, B.C., welcomed 3 new members by baptism Apr. 1. Pictured are pastor Wes Dahl, Jim Watt, May Stokes, and Ron Stokes.
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