December 12, 2009

We mourn the tragic loss of Melvin Hansen, 21, who was found dead this past weekend. Melvin was the nephew of pastor Richard Sanders, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Edmonton, and his wife, Kathy. Richard and Kathy raised Melvin from a young age, along with his siblings in their home along with their own children.

We ask that you pray that God will comfort the entire Sanders family and bring comfort to them and the community in this time of grief and loss. Please pray that the family is able to remain strong and united.

The funeral is planned for Friday, December 18 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Edmonton at 1 pm. The church is located at 10727 114 St. NW, Edmonton. For more information, contact the church at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 780.424.4565

November 21, 2009

We mourn the unexpected passing of Nadine Drew, the wife of Les Drew, Pastor Emeritus of Crescent Heights Baptist in Calgary, on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Nadine and Les were collecting their bags at the Toronto airport when Nadine fell backwards and hit her head. Despite the efforts of neurosurgeons, she was so badly injured that she was unable to breathe on her own and was declared brain dead. Before she was taken off life support, Les and the family agreed that her organs could be donated to save the lives of others.

We give thanks that Jesus caught her in His arms as she fell and know that she is now with Him. Please pray for Les, their daughter Sarah and son Steven as they work through the shock of Nadine’s sudden death and experience the pain of losing their wife and mother.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 11 am at Crescent Heights Baptist Church. All are invited to attend.

October 16, 2009

Canadian Baptists were saddened to learn of the death of MerleMacKenzie on Friday, October 16th  in Vancouver.  We are thankful toGod for a life well-lived.

August 10, 1917 – July 28, 2009

Canadian Baptists were saddened to learn of the recent death of Sheila Claire Buchanan on July 28, 2009.