MANITOBA CONNECTION
The following is a sample of the some of the books/movies in our church library that have a connection to Manitoba in some way.
Does the Owl Still Call Your Name?
Paths of struggle and renewal goes beneath the surface of human behavior and its symptoms to reveal the causes for addicctive and abusive behavior.
This book was published by Indian Life Ministries which has one of its main publishing places in Winnipeg. To find out more about how this ministry started in Winnipeg, look here:
The Urban Saint: The Harry Lehotsky Story
What starts out as a humble focus on meeting the needs of one person at a time, turns into an all out battle of ideals in Winnipeg's downtown. Harry confronts drug dealers, pawn shop owners, government agencies, politicians and others while facing death threats and even his own doubts about bringing real change to the neighbourhood.
Look here for more on the web about his life:
Pretty Bird, Pretty Bird Fly Far Away
by Sally E. Smith
Beautiful, young and very inexperienced Hilka tries to reamin strong and her own person, but as a stranger in a foreign country she doesn't realize how vulnerable she is. The once determined Hilka, after marriage to a ambitious company excutive, finds herself in a desparate situation where she fears for her life.
Sally E. Smith currently attends our church and we thank Sally for the donation of several of her books to our library.
Light Reflections
by Alma Barkman
A devotional that reflects on the lessons God has taught her through the ordinary things in life such as a November day, a box of peaches or a toddler eating petunias.
Alma Barkman spent several years at our church. Here is her website: http://almabarkman.com/
Snowmen DVD
After a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight, the best friends hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a Guinness World title. Along the way, the trio battles schoolyard bullies, unites their community and discovers that - while fame may be fleeting - true friendship lasts forever.
What I really liked about this movie was that not everything was in your face and it was very thoughtfully done but it is still a good family movie.
Robert Kirbyson also used to come to our church many years ago. In fact a number of years ago, he used to be in the youth group with Alan and I.
Here is some info about Robert Kirbyson from the IDMb site:
For the next few weeks, these and other books with a Manitoba connection will be on display at your church library. Come check it out.
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