Heartland News

October 20, 2011 -- First Baptist Church in Regina is sponsoring a fascinating series of lectures that will unlock the secret connections between great artists and the Christian message.

Timothy Long, curator of MacKenzie Art Gallery, will lead the series by looking at the codes that link the artistic masterpieces across five centuries. He will trace his 20-year journey into the vaults and galleries of the world’s great museums. His discoveries shed light on the enduring power of painting and its surprising connections to Christian spirituality.

The 4 talks will be held at the Regina Public Library (Central) in the theatre, 2311 12th Avenue in Regina, Saskatchewan. The talks are:

• The Rembrandt Code - Monday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.
• Giotto’s Icon - Monday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Rouault’s Cross - Monday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Manet’s Mirror - Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, call First Baptist Church Regina at 359-1450, or visit www.firstbaptistregina.ca.

Peter Bueckert 1929-2011

October 6, 2011 -- We are saddened to inform our CBWC family that Peter Bueckert died peacefully at his home in Sackville, N.B., during the morning of September 5, 2011.

CBWC News

October 6th, 2011 - Washington, DC (BWA)--Ties between the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the China Christian Council (CCC) were further strengthened during a visit of CCC leaders to the offices of the BWA on October 3.

CBWC News

September 30, 2011 – The CBWC Board of Directors officially accepted 7 new churches as full members of Canadian Baptists of Western Canada at its recent September board meeting.