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Robert Hogue
The Haida family have been attending our church since they arrived in Winnipeg nine months ago. Muhammad, Aisha and their three children came to Canada as refugees from Mauritania due to religious persecution. Mauritania is almost entirely Sunni Muslim and anyone who converts to Christianity is subject to criminal prosecution. Christian converts from Islam face constant hostility, acts of physical violence and the threat of imprisonment. Muhammad has been threatened, beaten and imprisoned because of his efforts to share the Gospel with his fellow Mauritanians.
While Muhammad and his family are now safe in Canada, they still have two adult daughters and five grandchildren struggling to survive in Mauritania. They ask for prayers of protection for their family and God’s providence to sustain them with their daily needs. They also ask for your prayers as they seek to find a way to have them leave Mauritania and someday join them in Canada.
Received: February 19, 2025
The Family of Eric Bergmann
On Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 am, we will be holding a Celebration of Life service for Eric Bergmann at WRBC. Please join us as we remember Eric's life and legacy of faith, and as we celebrate the God that he served.
Let us continue to hold Lorraine and their family in prayer during this time.
Received: February 11, 2025
Anonymous
My daughter, age 31 and mother to 3, is going through a divorce. Her ex husband is emotionally and financially abusive. She’s overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and afraid of her future. My once self assured, vibrant daughter is broken. Needing God’s grace and mercy.
In Christ
A tired praying mom
Received: February 9, 2025
Eric Bergmann
Peacefully, early this morning Eric Bergmann passed from this life to eternity after his battle with cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. He is free from pain and suffering and is with his Heavenly Father.
We rejoice in knowing that what he believed his whole life has now been made sight. Eric and Lorraine began attending WRBC in 1992 and he loved his church family, serving in many areas. After health struggles prevented him from attending in person, he would watch online.
Your prayers for the family are appreciated.
Received: February 8, 2025
Tim Dyck
I received the news this week that I have no radiological evidence of cancer, so I am considered to be cancer free!
My statement for this day is summed up in this, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation".
Blessings to you for your support for Vicki and me in the past 1+ year(s). I look on that support with great appreciation and thankfulness. And I look forward to what this next year will bring.
Tim Dyck
Received: February 6, 2025
Werner Frers
Yesterday evening Werner Frers went home to be with his Saviour.
Werner was a long-time member of WRBC who spent many of the past years volunteering at Meadowood Manor. He was a godly man who will be missed.
Please keep Werner's family in prayer.
More information will follow regarding Werner's funeral service.
Received: February 3, 2025
IBK AKIN
This is a PRAISE REPORT!
Please join us in praising God for the largest end of year giving ever in the history of CEF.
Over $47,500 came in just in the month of December.
Praise the Lord with us and thank you to all the church family that has been praying for the ministry of CEF.
Received: January 30, 2025
Eric Bergmann
Eric Bergmann is in the hospital being treated for pneumonia in addition to cancer and other complications.
Please pray for pain management, wisdom for treatment and peace.
Received: January 25, 2025
Jon Peters
Our chronically ill daughter Chelsea needs prayers for healing. And we can’t get any government assistance at all, due to the nature of mold disease, and so it’s very expensive and an ongoing burden. She is a relative invalid.
Received: January 9, 2025
Ralston De Zilva
Dear Church Family,
I really need your prayers for my company Superior Care Health. With Provincial government threatening to shutdown Nursing agencies in Manitoba. Its about to put hundreds of workers and families out of work. Including myself. Please pray for God's intervention and direction and Wisdom .Only He can calm the storm . Thank you for taking the time to pray
Received: January 8, 2025
Erika Cooper
The funeral service for Elfriede Reschke, mother of Erika Cooper, will be held at Meadowood Manor on Monday, January 6th at 11:30 am.
Please continue to lift up the Cooper family in prayer during this time.
Received: January 2, 2025
Erika Cooper
Erika Cooper's mother, Elfriede Reschke, passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning and went home to be with the Lord. Please pray for Erika and Greg and their family during this challenging time.
Further information will soon be provided about funeral arrangements.
Received: December 31, 2024
IBK AKIN
Child Evangelism Fellowship has three goals for 2025 that we could use prayers for;
1) That the Mailbox Club Discipleship Program will reach every single home in Manitoba, starting with the sponsor a mailbox by communities launch in 2025.
2) Discovery Time Rally in the summer (Yes, we can still have religious instruction in the public schools in Manitoba) - One way to spread the word is to have a warp us rally where others can know more on how to start Discovery Time in their kid's schools.
3) CEF Manitoba will be launching a Bible Quizzing Program in November 2025 for youth and any participating partner churches - Pray that many churches will see the significance such a powerful and impactful program has on youth and young adults' retention in their churches
Received: December 30, 2024
Tim and Vicki Dyck
Praise and Thanks: Yesterday I received what should be my 2nd last Chemo treatment cycle, so I'm nearing the end of the treatments (last one scheduled to be in two weeks).
As has been my experience in the previous treatments, the symptoms are again compounding with each successive treatment. (Symptoms include extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, neuropathy on hands and mouth, and a few minor ones.)
I've written this line previously, but it's intent and strength remains: "Thank-you for your enduring support for me and Vicki and family in this part of the journey too. We are grateful that we don't have to do this alone."
Bless you all,
Tim and Vicki
Received: November 14, 2024
IBK AKIN
Pray for the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Manitoba, which has for 86 years provided ALL of its PROGRAMS to reaching children all across Manitoba for FREE. Sunday School teacher Training, Summer 5-Day Clubs, Mailbox Club, and Discovery Time (Religious Instruction in the public schools). However, the ministry has reached a point where we must seek more church and Christian Business Partnerships or else we may have to start charging for some of our programs to sustain the expanding ministry of CEF. Since I joined CEF 10 years ago, the ministry has grown year after year, training more volunteer teachers and summer workers even during COVID years, CEF MB was the only province still able to run in-person clubs those summers. With 5 staff and over 100 volunteers God has multiplied all of our efforts. Pray that more churches will partner so that we can be in every school in Manitoba (why not?) while we still have the opportunity and more Christian businesses to partner so that thousands of children can continue to be reached at zero cost to them or their families. For His Glory we seek your prayers today.
Received: November 7, 2024
Carmen
I request a prayer for my family. We are under a tough time since my son was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. He is 15 years old and is struggling a lot. Please pray that God can touch his heart and mind and that he becomes passionate about Jesus. Please pray for strength and wisdom for me and my husband. I know God is in control and He will show His Mercy and we will Praise Him!
Received: October 24, 2024
Greg and Erika Cooper
The funeral service for Tina Cooper, Greg Cooper's mother, will be held at Meadowood Manor on Tuesday, October 15 at 2 pm. A viewing will be held prior at 1:30.
Please continue to pray for the Cooper family during this time.
Received: October 9, 2024
George and Debbie Giesbrecht
George Giesbrecht's youngest sister, Sarah, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. Please pray for George and Debbie and their family during this very difficult time.
Received: October 8, 2024
Karen Owzarek
Karen Owzarek's mother, Ingrid Wegner, passed away into glory on Tuesday, September 10th, with family by her side. Please pray for the Owzareks, as well as for Karen's dad and the rest of their family during this challenging time.
A Celebration of Life for Ingrid Wegner will be held on Saturday (September 14th) at 2 pm at the Sobering Funeral Chapel in Beausejour. Her obituary can be viewed on the funeral chapel's website.
Received: September 11, 2024
Jon Peters
On Aug.24, at about 11 am in the mall, I saw Evita at a jewelry booth for the first and last time. She was willing to listen for about 10 minutes as I told her the gospel, which seemed rather new to her. She agreed that it made sense, and professed faith in Christ before she prayed with me. I returned to give her my tract and a marked NT, which she gladly accepted. Pray for her to grow in faith.
The arthritis in my toe prevents me from walking there as much as I used to.
Pastor Kevin’s praise/song ministry gets me going every time; and so today I went after church and spoke God talk with 3 people in the mall. It’s easy to do when you’re excited about the truth, grace, and love of Jesus. Pray for more souls to come to Jesus!
May we all use our remaining days to know Him, and proclaim Him !
Received: September 8, 2024
Emmie Dryjski
From Jane MacDiarmid and Emmie Dryjski
Dear friends and church family,
Our dear friend and Bible Study partner Nancy Eldsvg has gone home to be with her Saviour.
She peacefully passed away this morning.
She has fought the good fight and has finished the race.
She has kept her faith and is awarded the crown of righteousness.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Please pray for her family during this difficult time.
Received: September 8, 2024
This prayer has been answered!
Debbie Hopkins
An update from Nicole Hocaluk
“I have my appointment tomorrow at health science to see where I'm at. They should be hopefully be doing x rays again. Otherwise, I've been still stuck in bed.
Alyssa got her appointment yesterday. They said no school for 6 months."
Please continue to pray for the family as she has indicated this is a long journey to physical and emotional healing
She very much appreciates our prayers
Received: September 6, 2024
Emmie Dryjski
From Jane MacDiarmid and Emmie Dryjski
Friends and church family please pray for our dear friend and Bible Study partner Nancy Eldsvig.
Her condition is deteriorating quickly. Her organs are starting to shut down.
Please pray that Nancy will continue to feel the joy of the Lord as He prepares to take her home.
Also, please pray that her children are going to be able to arrive to Winnipeg before the Lord calls her home.
Received: September 5, 2024
Emmie Dryjski
From Jane MacDiarmid and Emmie Dryjski
Dear friends and church family,
Please pray for our dear friend Nancy Eidsvig.
She is hospitalized with bone cancer. Presently she is in isolation at Victoria Hospital.
Please pray for continued health and healing and for the Lord to keep her pain free.
Also, please pray for wisdom for the medical team as they discern the next step.
Nancy has been our faithful, longtime Bible Study and prayer partner.
We praise God for Nancy's high spirit and joy in her heart in spite of this affliction.
Received: August 31, 2024
Tim and Vicki Dyck
Last week I received the results of my recent CT scan.
It states that there is no visible new cancer growth in the pancreas, nor any visible sign of metastases in any organs such as the liver, spleen, etc.
So that is quite good news for me. Chemo treatments will still continue.
Thank-you for your enduring support for me and Vicki and family in this part of the journey too. We are grateful that we don't have to do this alone.
Bless you all,
Tim and Vicki
