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Serving the Church of Manitoba25 for Years Human Trafficking: Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves FEBRUARY 7–9, 2014 CHURCH OF THE ROCK, 1397 BUFFALO PLACE, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA FREE ADMISSION, FREEWILL OFFERING SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS – VIBRANT WORSHIP MUSIC DYNAMIC SPEAKERS – SPECIAL MASTER WORKSHOP PRESENTERS SUNDAY PERFORMANCE BY CHILDREN DANCERS FROM PLACE OF RESCUE CHILDREN’S MINI-MISSIONFEST WITH GREG AND OONAUGH WOOD DON’T MISS THE FRIDAY NIGHT MASS CHOIR AT CHURCH OF THE ROCK FRIDAY EVENING YOUTH + YOUNG ADULT EXPERIENCE AT I.P.C. MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.MISSIONFESTMANITOBA.ORG ‘CELEBRATE’ CHILDREN DANCERS from PLACE OF RESCUE — Cambodia FEATURED SPEAKERS Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Rock “Proverbs 31: 8 and 9 strongly suggests that those who believe in the Bible must speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. World-wide human trafficking is now epidemic and the problem seems to be insurmountable. But we know that with God there is no situation Jim MARTIN Tara TENG Brian MCCONAGHY Glendyne GERRARD that cannot be overcome. Perhaps at Missionfest Manitoba 2014, the Lord will lovingly guide us to how we are to respond to MASTER WORKSHOPS SPECIAL GUESTS this epidemic and communicate His Gospel to all peoples.” – Gordon Gilbey Executive Director, Missionfest Manitoba Joy SMITH Greg MUSSELMAN Setan LEE Fraser CAMPBELL Greg & Oonaugh WOOD GET OUTTATOWN! Outtatown is a unique disciple- ship program of Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), creating an enriching journey of serving and learning for high school graduates ages 17 to 22. Outtatown combines classroom and experiential learning, with every part of the experience being an integral element of the overall curriculum. We offer a two-semester program with locations in Canada plus South Africa or Guatemala, as well as a four- month program centering on Burkina Faso. Outtatown attracts students seek- ing a life-changing experience of travel, Christian study, service, and adven- ture, helping students to know God, know themselves, and know the world. Outtatown is an adventure Students may earn university credit hours through this program. to prepare you for the future. A member of the Association of Knowing God / Knowing Yourself / Knowing the World Colleges and Universities of Canada, CMU has over 1,600 students at its » Shaftesbury Campus in Winnipeg, at Menno Simons College in down- town Winnipeg, and enrolled through www.outtatown.com Outtatown. A DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL www.outtatown.com; 1.877.231.4570 OMF INTERNATIONAL OMF International is committed to a cross-cultural ministry of evangelism, church planting and community development in 18 nations of East Asia along the Pacific Rim, ranging from Japan to Indonesia. We also provide professional services in teaching, commu- nity development and medical assistance. OMF International is comprised of over 1,300 members with OMF Canada having over 120 full-time workers as well as 50 short-term workers per year. www.omf.ca | 1-888-657-8101 2 MissionfestManitoba/ 2014 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPEAKING FOR THOSE individuals can do. We will also WHO CANNOT SPEAK see how the Lord used a housewife (Glendyne Gerrard), a retired RCMP FOR THEMSELVES officer (Brian McConaghy) and a former Miss Canada (Tara Teng) By Gordon Gilbey to get involved in their spheres of Executive Director influence. The Lord delights in using His ordinary people to accomplish Open your mouth for the mute, for the extraordinary! the rights of all who are destitute. If you have read this far, you might Open your mouth, judge righteous- be thinking, “How can I do anything ly; defend the rights of the poor and at all about a problem this large?” needy. Don’t worry! This year’s conference (Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV) is not intended to be a guilt trip. The intent of Missionfest is to encourage t is likely that King Lemuel’s moth- the God’s followers to be faithful to Ier taught him these words from the task that the Holy Spirit places Proverbs 31 when he was still a boy. on each of our hearts. The truth is Other than this single reference in that each and every organization Scripture, we do not know anything Canada annually and that an addi- represented at Missionfest is some- else about the king or his mother, tional 1,500 - 2,200 people are traf- how involved in speaking for those who gave this advice on how a king ficked through Canada into the who cannot speak for themselves. should live and act. United States. In 2013, it was report- It also holds true that this applies These are also wise words for us. ed that Canadians are major custom- to each denomination, church and Albert Einstein once said, “The world ers in Cuba’s sex market. believer. As the prophet Micah stat- is a dangerous place, not because During Missionfest Manitoba ed long ago, “He has told you, O of those who do evil, but because 2014 we will be exploring this man, what is good; and what does of those who look on and do noth- epidemic. Jim Martin (International the Lord require of you but to do jus- ing.” The message of these verses Justice Mission) will provide us tice, and to love kindness, and to is very clear, both individually and with a snapshot of the problem, walk humbly with your God?” (Micah en masse we are called to plead for cause and concern, and what we as 6:8 ESV). those who cannot plead for them- selves and help those who are des- Missionfest Manitoba Inc. titute. We are called to do for others CHRISTIANWEEK P.O. Box 2407, Station Main, what Jesus did for us. WELCOMES YOU Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4A7 There is no shortage of those who [email protected] cannot speak for themselves when it TO MISSIONFEST www.missionfestmanitoba.org comes to human trafficking. A report MANITOBA 2014. VISIT prepared for the Canadian govern- A custom publication produced by ment in 2006 shows that 600,000 to US ONLINE AT WWW. 800,000 people are trafficked across CHRISTIANWEEK.ORG transnational borders each year. When trafficking intra-country (with- www.christianweek.org in a country) estimates are included INSIDE pg the number reaches into the mil- Cover Design: lions. ‘Segun Olude – Indigo Ink Studios Executive Director letter 3 If millions are trafficked against Interior Layout and Design: their will each year, millions upon Weekend overview 5 Allison Barron, ChristianWeek millions are trapped in situations Editor: Gordon Gilbey against their will. A significant num- Speakers 7-11 ber of these individuals are teenag- Project Management: Workshops 13-14 ers or younger. Kelly Rempel, ChristianWeek Human trafficking happens world- Exhibitors 15-17 Advertising: wide, and there are innocent men, Darrell Friesen, ChristianWeek Supporting Churches 18-19 women and children who are traf- Contributing Writers: ficked in and through Canada. In Celebrating 25 years 21 Aaron Epp, Frank Stirk, 2005, the RCMP estimated that Renée Joette Friesen 600-800 persons are trafficked into MissionfestManitoba/ 2014 3 www.capernwray.ca “Visit Us!” Booth CH-H1 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Life! THET IS I SLAND - BRIT ISH COLUMB IA - CANADA Training for Full Time Christian Service Regardless of Occupation! Leadership Through Servanthood by Christ’s Indwelling, Resurrection Life. Practical Bible Teaching Genesis to Revelation: Christ Revealed in the Written Word. ca . • Bible School • Conferences • Outdoor Education • Private Retreats • Personal Getaways capernwray Capernwray 4 MissionfestManitoba/ 2014 URL WEEKEND OVERVIEW Please note that there is no cost to attend any of the sessions PARKING AT CHURCH OF THE ROCK and activities listed below. A freewill offering taken at each of There are two main parking areas at Church of the Rock located the sessions will be used to offset costs and support missions. both east and west of the building. There is ample parking, so please park in an orderly fashion without blocking any entranc- Your children are welcome at Mini-Missionfest! This program es or exits. To prevent traffic congestion, at the close of each is limited to children between the ages of five and 12. Please day those in the west parking lot will be routed onto Fennel note that Mini-Missionfest closes at the conclusion of the corre- Street, Seel Avenue to Waverley. Those in the east parking lot sponding main session. There will be no children’s program on will be routed onto McGillivray Blvd. The office parking lot will Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon. be reserved as an area for handicapped parking and for offi- cials and guests of Missionfest Manitoba. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 PRAYER ROOM 5 p.m. Agency displays open There is a prayer room located on the east side of the audito- 6:30 p.m. Children’s Mini-Missionfest opens for rium. Please feel free to use this area as a quiet space for per- pre-registration sonal reflection and as an oasis from the activity of the week- 7 p.m. Main Session #1 — Traditional Service featuring end. Brian McConaghy (Ratanak International), and the Missionfest Manitoba Mass Choir and FOOD SERVICES Orchestra Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase. There are also 7 p.m. Youth/Young Adult Session featuring the many wonderful restaurants located within a short distance award-winning music of Fraser Campbell and a from The Church of the Rock. challenging message by human rights activist INFORMATION DESK (MAIN FOYER) Tara Teng at Immanuel Pentecostal Church. If you have any questions or need directions an information Doors open at 6 p.m. with a Meet and Greet at desk is located near the front entrance of the church. This is 6:30. (Page 7) the place to find out how to obtain audio recordings of the 9:30 p.m.
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