We are now accepting applications for Opportunity Grants. CBWC churches are invited to apply for funding to support innovative ministries in 2010. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2010 with a second round of applications accepted until September 30, 2010.

Applications can be sent to the CBWC head office:

CBWC Opportunity Grants,
c/o David Holten
Director of Administration and Finance
Canadian Baptists of Western Canada
Suite 1100, 550 - 11th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2R 1M7

For more information, contact David Holten at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 403.228.9559 ext.313

On February 2, Canadian Baptist Ministries announced that General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gary Nelson has elected not to renew his contract and will depart from his current role with the organization in June 2010. Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto has announced that Gary will assume the role of their President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2010



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Mark your calendars now to attend major Canadian Baptist and BC/Yukon regional events in July.

Ordination Examining Council June 30 - July 1
Pastor/Pastor & Spouse Retreat July 1-2
BCY/CBWC Gathering July 2-4

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Heartland News

Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship of Winnipeg needs your prayer and generous support.

A sprinkler line ruptured in the upper level of the building they meet in early this week, causing extensive flooding and a small electrical fire. The Fire Department has closed the building until adjustors and engineers can assess the damage. The early estimates are that the damage will be at least $100,000 and could jump to $250,000 if there is any structural damage. Because the building is an old heritage building, repairs will likely be difficult and expensive.

Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship, led by pastor Dietrich Desmarais, ministers to aboriginal people in Winnipeg’s inner city. With Canada’s largest aboriginal population – more than 70,000 --- the needs in Winnipeg are great: prostitution, crime, despair, spiritual emptiness, addictions and poverty find fertile ground in this extremely poor neighbourhood. Uniquely, Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship integrates both aboriginal and non-aboriginal people into a single whole congregation without cultural segregation.

Let us stand with this congregation and God’s people in prayer. For more information on this vital church, please go to www.bethlehem.ca