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It’s Finger-Licking Good!
February 7, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
It's exciting to see how Churches help out at the Mission, and the creative ways that they do it. Weekends can be tough for our male and female residents, as some of the scheduled programs are cut back in our 2 recovery facilities. Recently, a ladies' group from a Winnipeg Church decided to treat the ladies & children from our Charis Centre to a 'lip-smacking' and 'finger-lickin' good time. They came by with loads of KFC, and for 'dessert', had games, door prizes and lots of stuff that helped to lighten up a Saturday. The residents of the Charis Centre had a great time, and hopefully, so did the ladies' group from the Church! To the Church - thank you for the special treat and your care for the ladies!
Would you like to know more about the Charis Centre? Check out our website (which you may have just done!), and click on the tab above (Women's Addictions).
1 Corinthians 10:31 - Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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A "Discovery" Of Growing Pains
February 2, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
What a difference a couple of weeks can make! In the latest issue of Voices From The Street, we indicated that our Tuesday & Thursday Discovery Clubs started off well (about 10 kids), then tailed off to 2 or 3, and then began to climb back up again (see page 2 for Cherry-Ann's article). Now, just a few weeks later, about 20 children are attending these North End clubs! We thank God for this great growth, but now need to look to Him to provide additional help that is now needed. We are praying for volunteers to help with these after-school clubs. Can you help? Call Cherry-Ann at 586-7790 or email her at cstewart@gospelmission.ca to say 'yes' (or to get further details).
By the way, would you like to receive our Voices From The Street? Email us at pr@gospelmission.ca to say 'yes' again.
1 Corinthians 3:7 - So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.
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A Tough Weekend
January 30, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
Life at Union Gospel Mission is no different than life outside of the Mission – it knows its joys and it knows its sorrows. This past weekend knew its sorrows, although God's grace and
love was still very evident and His hope led us through it. We said 'good-bye' to a couple of men who have been residents of the Men's recovery program. Sammy, who left the Mission almost 2 years ago, passed away a couple of weeks ago, and his memorial service of celebration took place on Sunday. Chris, a current resident, was found in his room on Friday, having left his room to enter into heaven. More will be shared about both these men in upcoming blogs. We rejoice that both men knew Christ as their Saviour, so both are basking in His presence now and for eternity.
2 Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
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Now We’re Cookin’!
January 23, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
Well, the long-awaited moment has arrived! After months and months of inspections and various delays, the kitchen is finally finished and useable at our Charis Centre. No more transportation of meals - they can now be cooked and prepared onsite, straight from the oven to the table! We thank God for making this possible, and for those who continue to pray, give & volunteer at our Charis Centre. If you're interested in knowing how you can help, please call Adele at 415-3934, or email her at adele@gospelmission.ca
Ecclesiastes 2:24 - Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.
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The Case Of The Missing (Or Delayed) Teeth
January 17, 2012 - Posted in: Blog
So, how's this for a story? Early in December, one of our residents, Gerard, went to the dentist to have all his teeth removed (and yes, he had quite a few!). He did this on the understanding that his dentures would be ready the following week, so he'd only be 'gummed up' for about a week. Well, when he went back the following week, he was told that welfare would not pay for the dentures to be put in until January. So, he went from being 'gummed up' to being 'bummed out'! Needless to say, he was quite put out, and told a few people off. In fact, you might even say that his 'bark' was worse than his 'bite'!
Well, as he was storming out of the dentist's office, he bumped into his daughter, who he had not seen for about 10 years! A family reunion of sorts took place, and out of that, Gerard met his granddaughter Santana, who he had not seen since she was a baby! Now, Gerard is attending Church with his family, and his granddaughter visits him often here at the Mission, as they both make up for lost time.
And so, these days, Gerard's smile is much more noticeable – he has new shiny, pearly whites that he's flashing, but the smile has become much bigger, since he's back with his family that he loves so much! How good is that?
Genesis 50:20 - ...but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day.
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WINNIPEG, MB
April 7, 2012
UGM Annual Easter Street Meal
320 Princess St.
11:00am to 1:00pm
Volunteers needed from 9-2:30
To volunteer call 943-9904
BLUMENORT, MB
April 26, 2012
UGM Spring Banquet
Blumenort Evangelical Mennonite Church
6:30pm
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April 27, 2012
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Maranatha Christian Fellowship
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