Our planned evangelistic services were imminent; a preacher and a men’s quartet would be arriving on Sunday. Our pastor didn’t want the disaster cleanup to distract from that effort, so he let people know that no more volunteers were needed. He thought flowers for the church would be a nice touch so he sent one … Continue reading Turbulent waters
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Trying to swim upstream
Duyring the winter of 1973-74 our pastor spent several weeks in California taking in a seminar on church growth. Upon his return to Moose Jaw, he called a meeting at church to talk about what he had learned. He began the meeting by asking “What makes a church grow?” One lady responded with what seemed … Continue reading Trying to swim upstream
Brotherhood aid
The Church of God in Christ, Mennonite began mission work in the Philippines about thirty years ago (I couldn't find an exact date). A number of small congregations have been established and ministers and deacons have been ordained. While the numerical growth has not been rapid, there has been real spiritual growth in the members … Continue reading Brotherhood aid
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