100 YEARS OLD! 1914-2014

Since it is the church's anniversary this year, I thought I would give a little blurb each month about the church's history.

1914-2014

It started as an evangelical ministry among the Norwegians of Canada.  Prior to the start of the church, M.A. Meyer went in the fall of 1912 to Minneapolis and attended the Norwegian Baptist Conference presenting this need.  Rev. K. Larsen visited Winnipeg in April 1914 to investigate the possibility of starting this work.  A few Norwegians and Danish Baptists living in Winnipeg met with Rev. K. Larsen at the home of Mr. Meyer and decided to organize a church. There were two people at this meeting willing to be baptized and join the church.  On April 28, 1914 was the first baptismal service conducted by Norwegian Baptist Work in 

Canada.

Did you know that the library still has a Norwegian Bible?  It was one of the first entries when the library opened?

CARNIVAL MONTH 

March 8-April 6

New Books!

GAMES

TREATS

ARE YOU EXCITED YET?

i LOVE to read!

READ ALWAYS !

Did you know the single biggest factor that can make a difference to your child's schooling is READING!  Read to your child everyday from the time he is young until he/she really does not want you to read to them.

What can I read?  Find things that interest them and read.

What does our library have that I can read to them?

We have many Max Lucado books that are great to read together and are great discussion starter for middle graders.

This book is suited to two or three year olds in the same style as Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? 

When our children were quite young.  Riley was probably 4 years old.  Alan started reading the Narnia series to them.  Although it was not as regular as he would have liked, the children thought it was very special that their Dad would read to them.  Why not start a tradition of Dad reading a special book to the kids?

READ ALWAYS!

GET READY FOR MARCH CARNIVAL

MARCH 9-APRIL 6

Featured Author: Max Lucado

FEATURED AUTHOR

MAX LUCADO

IN THE GRIP OF GRACE



Just imagine being love-driven instead of self-propelled. Imagine abandoning your life to Jesus instead of trying to save yourself. Can you imagine exchanging your fears for that peace that passes understanding? Being relaxed and free instead of stressed-out and anxious? If you can imagine enjoying God instead of trying to repay him, then you can imagine grace.

A LOVE WORTH GIVING



Finding it hard to love? Someone in your world is hard to forgive? Is patience an endangered species? Kindness a forgotten virtue? If so, you may have forgotten a step -- an essential first step. Living loved.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU

A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock.

He did all of this for just one reason—because he loved them.

One day Paladin, the villages most curious child, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that makes him wonder about Shaddais love. Could there be a mistake?

Young Paladin is about to discover the answer. And when he does, he will come to understand just how deeply he is loved.

And so will you.

There are seventeen of Max Lucado's books in our library.  He is a wonderful author and will always bring your thoughts back to God and what He has done for us!

Manitoba Connection #2

MANITOBA CONNECTION #2

Here are some more books in our church library that have a Manitoba connection in some way.

Certainty: A Place to Stand

by Dr. Grant Richison



A critique of the emergent church of postevangelicals.  Here is a firm place to stand, a logical analysis of how far we have drifted and where we should be.  This book will stretch your thinking and find a firm anchor for your faith.

Dr. Grant Richison was the pastor of Grant Memorial Baptist Church for many years.  He has also taught at Providence College.

If you want to find out what Dr. Grant Richison is doing now, click here:  http://www.aimi.ca/news/richisonintroduction.htm

Three Loves:  The Sinderson Story

by Edward D. Hughes



George and Ella Sinderson had three loves; love for the Lord, love for Africa and love for each other. Because of these three loves the miracle of transformed loves can be seen in Koumra, Chad and will transform your view of missions.

Both George and Ella Sinderson as well as the author, Edward Hughes belonged to our church for many years.



A Story To Tell

by  Elvin Ensign

This book spans almost a century beginning in 1911.  While the main part of the story takes place in Winnipeg, its influence reached into the western prairies of Canada and into Mexico City.  The mission also had the privilege of giving support to a missionary in the land of Israel.

Elvin R. Ensign along with his wife Nancy was a part of our church for many years. 

God Will Provide

by Mary Penner

This book is a testimony of the faithfulness of God in Mary and Irvin Penner's journey of faith as they ministered across Canada with Venture Teams International. 

Mary was born and grew up in Southern Manitoba. 

Check out the Manitoba Connection in your church library!



Manitoba Connection

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:

http://www.indianlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=47

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:

http://www.theurbansaint.com/www.theurbansaint.com/Welcome.html

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:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0456239/

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.











New for Children in the Library

NEW

CHILDREN'S ITEMS

Bob Hartman's New Testament Tales

The Unauthorized Version

Bible stories from the viewpoint of characters that were on the sidelines who saw things from a different angle.  Packed full of humour, mischief and silliness.

Queen Esther Helps God's People



Shared reading for beginner readers that will also having them read the story about Queen Esther and how she saved her people.

Mandie Movies

based on the best selling Mandie books



Adventure, mystery, treasure and secrets await you in these movies about Mandie.  These are great movies to watch as a family!

Now in Your Library!