LifeLight Ministries raises funds, buys Scripture at the lowest possible cost and gives them away, raising more funds to do it all over again. "Providing the LifeLight of God's Word to this generation" as God provides funds through His people.
Last Saturday, Canadian LifeLight Ministries hosted an advocate info session!
It was great to have about 10 people come out and hear about how they can get more involved with spreading God's Word all across this Nation! Amazing stories where shared and lots of great ideas were discussed. Thank you to everyone that came out. We are excited to have you on board as advocates and look forward to working together with you to do many great things.
If you are interested in becoming an advocate and spreading God's Word with us, don't hesitate to contact us for more information and receive updates on upcoming sessions!
I had the privilege of speaking at Calvary Temples youth retreat this fall. What a great group of young people and youth leaders!
Jared, the leader of their youth group wanted to challenge the young people to look past their own comfort zone and church and focus on bringing new people into the group.
In the weekend sessions we talked about how We need to follow Jesus, that he has called us despite our imperfection and that he not only loves us, but likes us. When asked If they wanted to get to know God better, 95% put up their hands, and then when challenged to give a Bible to someone they knew needed it, 10 Bibles where handed out with the promise that they would go to someone who needed the hope that is found inside!
I know that God is going to do great things threw these young people at CT who are determined to make a difference for Jesus!
We had a delicious dinner at a west African restaurant. Next door was a Muslim book store.
I had 3 Find God NTs with me. I gave one to the lady at the laundromat and I meant to leave one with the imam at the bookstore. When I went in and offered it to him he was glad to get it. His friend also wanted one. They started telling me about how Jesus had not died and how he was coming back to rule the world in righteousness. I kept telling him to read all about it in the book I had given him. He wanted to know who had written the book and I assured him that it was written by God. They both assured me that they would read the book I had given them, and then they gave me an English copy of the Koran.
Pray that God will speak to them through this. Raymond
I saw this in an old newsletter - clearly there is a need for Scriptures in Spanish not just in Ontario. I'm thinking that Peter and Jake are Kroeker brothers from Rosenort, Manitoba
Two brothers, Jake and Peter, shared some of their experiences in distributing Spanish Scriptures:
P. Jake, I hear that you are planning to go to Itsky River Farms again this summer. What is that all about?
J. Every summer Itsky Farms hires more than a hundred Mexicans to take care of the vegetables on the farm. The men come without their families, so they are eager to connect with us. For four summers we have befriended them by providing music and refreshments and sharing God’s Word with them. Every year we have a welcome party and give them easy-reading Spanish New Testaments.
P. What kind of music do you offer them? I understand Spanish-speaking people have a much more flamboyant taste in music than we do. Can you provide them with music they appreciate?
J. We are very fortunate to have a group from a Spanish church in Brandon come to lead the workers in worship. You know some of the people in that group, right?
P. Yes, Anne and I taught English to some new employees at Maple Leaf Pork. Most of them were from El Salvador and were hoping to become Canadian citizens and bring their families after working here for a year.
J. Were you able to share your faith with them?
P. We tried to respect their rights not to have a new religion imposed on them, but it did not take long for a few of them and us to recognize each other as Christians. We got some NIrV Bibles from LifeLight and read portions of Scripture with them as an English exercise. This small group of El Salvadoran Christians later joined a group of Mexican Christians, who also worked at Maple Leaf, for regular services. That is the group that now serves the Itsky Farm workers with music, testimonies, worship and invitations to accept Christ. Jake, how do the workers respond when you offer the Spanish NTs?
J. They all seem happy to receive them. We hand them out at the beginning of the summer so we can have Bible studies with them.
P. It seems that throughout the world there are many people who are eager to get Bibles. In our school in Mexico the kids almost fought to hand out the Bibles for our daily Bible studies. In another school, a Grade 5 boy had just received a New Testament. At recess he sat at his desk reading the Bible stories. At the end of recess, he remarked, “The Bible must be one of the most interesting books to read.”
J. We will never know all the results and changes that the Bibles from LifeLight will produce in the lives in the recipients. It would be exciting to observe the effects God’s Word in their lives.
Part of our team at LifeLight attended the Mark Schultz concert, where World Vision had invited us to join them with a table of Bibles ,as they continue to speak for the children of the world who go without food and water and try to bring aid to those who are less fortunate then we in Canada. Our role at LifeLight was to provide Bibles if there where any people in the crowd who wanted to give one to a friend or needed one for themselves.
We gave away over 20 Bibles last night, but one story reminds me of the power in God's word.
A man came in off the street just as the show was starting, not part of the concert crowd and asked for a Bible. He looked tired and worn out. Calvery from the Calvery Temple Church (cool to work for a church with your own name)brought him to our table and the man explained that he had lost his way in life, but remembered that when he used to read his Bible, it guided him, helped him stay on track with God and his family. We gave him a copy of our LifeLight Bible and we prayed with him, and with tears in his eyes he thanked us over and over again for the Bible and our prayers. The man told us that he was now ready to stay on the right path with God, and that his new Bible would be the light that guided him.
What a powerful reminder of what Gods word can do for you and me.
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. (Psalms 119:105 NLT)
You can go give a Bible away at any event if you allow God to help you, even at a toy sale.
Liam Winter was cleaning his room and decided that he would sell some toys to buy a game that he had not yet saved up enough money to purchase. He also wanted to give away Bibles to help LifeLight spread the good news. His solution... With every purchase of a toy, the customer would receive an adult or children's Bible for free!!! And he gave away 5 kids and 2 adult Bibles... which he donated some of his profits to. One of his friends named Sarah donated money to cover the rest!
What a great day and a great example of how to get God involved in all we do. Way to go Liam!!
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Blessings,
Paul Winter National Team Leader Canadian LifeLight Ministries Inc 330-1695 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg MB R2G 1P1 cell 204-218-7239 Paul@TheLifeLight.com
These are just a few examples of the Lies that we as people often allow to linger in our minds. We let circumstances, actions and thoughts that we are not proud of trick us into believing these lies. It doesn't take long before we give way for these lies to determine how we live and how we treat others.
But the reality is that, the Word of God contains the absolute truth about us. The words from God recorded in this Book are the absolute truth. God shows us what he thinks of us and how he sees us, in the Bible. All the negative thoughts mentioned above are not anywhere in the Bible and are therefore nothing more but lies!
It says in God's word:
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future,nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8 : 38 - 39
God loves you unconditionally! He loves you no matter what your past has been. He loves you not matter what situation you are going through. Nothing, not your guilt, not your shame, not your loss, not your hurt, not your pain, not your doubt, can ever separate you from the love of God.
So what are you allowing to determine how you live? The lies of this world? Or the truth from the Word of God? How about others around you? Can you make a difference in their lives by providing them with a Bible so that they may also read and learn about the truth of who they are through God's love?
If you want a Bible for yourself or to give away, contact us: 204-339-3770 or emails us at bibles@thelifelight.com ro leaves us a comment on facebook
We would love to get a copy of this book of love so you can read for yourself about the Love of God!
Age-appropriate notes, including:Freeze Frame—A first person narration of Bible characters about their own experiences
What Now?—Unique, authentic scenarios about boys that are written in the third person, in a conversational format. Designed to leave readers to make their own decision about a real-life situation, while being pointed to scripture for answers
I Survived!—Personal stories of how older teens handled situations teens are currently facing
I’m Not the Only One!—Gives a lighter perspective on embarrassing situations
Amazing Facts—Interesting tidbits of information from the Bible designed to hook readers to scripture
16 pages of full-color illustrations walk the reader through Bible-time daily life and customs
This morning on the way to the airport I found out our driver was born in Punjab India and came to Canada in 1981. I asked him if he was a Christian and he said he was Hindi. I asked him if he had ever read the Bible. He didn't know what that was. I asked him if he wanted a copy and he said "it wouldn't hurt to read it". I told him I had one in my bag and when we got to the airport I gave him my last copy of "Find God". He was happy to receive it and said he often had hours of time waiting for the next fare.
Earlier on this trip I had given away a 1/2 dozen testaments to other happy recipients.
Be ready in season and out of season. Pack 2 LifeLight New Treatments in a Ziploc bag and put them in your car. That way you are always prepared to respond when the Spirit urges you to share the Word!
May God bless you. Raymond Dueck President Raymond@TheLifeLight.com www.TheLifeLight.com
Stan came to pick up the old fridge yesterday. It was too heavy for the two of us to handle. He loaded the fridge doors and an old washing machine. When he was ready to go I gave him a The LifeLight New Testament. When he came back today to pick up the fridge, he brought his wife with him. They were so enthusiastic about that Bible I had given them! The missus told me she and her son were reading it and following the suggested daily reading plan. She told me she has 6 children. I asked her if she wanted another copy for her son. She said yes. I had 4 more copies in the house, so I gave her all of them. She was EVER so grateful!
When The Two Amigos fridge delivery people were done delivery of our new fridge, I offered them each a gift of Find God New Testament. They accepted them gladly.
The lesson of the day? Have more scriptures available. God will provide the distribution opportunities!
LifeLight Board and staff meeting Monday June 17 at 7:00 pm at Paul's church:
Bethel Community Church 430 Lakewood Blvd St Boniface, MB
Agenda Appointment of recording secretary Opening comments and prayer Board Introductions - Mark Fowke will join us by phone
Staff:
Bomba Ng'andu, National Coordinator Robert Wiebe, 1/2 time Manitoba Coordinator Roxanne Fuchs, Office Coordinator Donna Kovaks, Southern Ontario Coordinator
Election of Board Members and confirmation of officers - Raymond Dueck, President Mark Fowke, Vice President Don Collins, Secretary Art Koop, Treasurer Paul Winter, Chaplain
Year end financial review
Review of Constitution and Purpose Statement Committee Appointment: Raymond Dueck & Don Collins
National Coordinator Report First Nations LifeLight update - NT name? LifeLight - The Creator's Word? - projected completion date
Manitoba Coordinator Report Southern Ontario Chapter - Donna Kovaks report Eastern Ontario report - Mark Fowke
Canadian LifeLight Ministries is pleased to announce staff and board changes to bring the ministry back to its constituted focus of reaching out to all of Canada. That includes a desire and a plan to set up chapters all over Canada, similar to the very successful Manitoba chapter that was led in the last number of years by Ryan Rempel. May God bless him in the Equip ministry he's been called to!
We are pleased to announce that the First Nations LifeLight Scripture is coming closer to reality. We plan to print 50,000 copies for distribution to the 500 First Nations Communities in Canada. Your assistance is much appreciated. We still need to finalize a name for it. The Creator's LifeLight?
We are pleased to announce the appointment of 1st rate staff:
Robert Wiebe, Robert@TheLifeLight.com formerly of CHVN, is excited to take over the role of Manitoba Chapter Coordinator, to find volunteers to staff the Steinbach warehouse, and to find like-minded individuals to establish chapters in all the major areas of Manitoba. If you are in Manitoba, you should expect to hear from him soon.
Roxanne Fuchs Roxanne@TheLifeLight.com is excited to take on the job of running the Winnipeg Office at 1695 Henderson, reaching out to all donors and creating the email Newsletter project.
Donna Kovacks Donna@TheLifeLight.com has started in role as Southern Ontario Chapter coordinator.
Mark Fowke Mark@TheLifeLight.com has taken on Chapter responsibilities in the Ottawa area.
Other volunteers are coming on board to help with the various duties and responsibilities that come with a national organization. If you know of volunteers that are willing to help with the this exciting ministry please let us or them know.
Bomba Ng'andu Bomba@TheLifeLight.com started in his role as National Coordinator some time ago and will be working with supporters across Canada to establish Chapters in every region.
The team is led by actively involved board members Paul Winter Paul@TheLifeLight.com and Raymond Dueck Raymond@TheLifeLight.com . Other board members include Art Koop, Treasurer, Don Collins and Mark Fowke.
Canadian LifeLight Ministries, Ontario Chapter presents:
2013 "Two Ball" Golf Tournament Saturday, July 27 at 9 am "Shot Gun Start"
Tillsonview Fairways, Tillsonburg $40/ticket includes 9 holes of "Two Ball" and a Barbecue Lunch Please call early to reserve your ticket and / or golf cart; There are a limited number of tickets available. donna@thelifelight.com or call or text: 226-231-0914
LifeLight display at the 2013 Conference of the Professional ASSOCIATION of Canadian Christian Counsellors. www.PACCC.ca Set up by our new National Coordinator Bomba Ng'andu
LifeLight Ministries is blessed to have Donna Kovacs join the team in Ontario. She set up and worked in the booth, meeting people from various ministries to make ministry Scriptures available the
ministries serving the Lord in Ontario.
Donna is excited to be part of the LifeLight goal of reaching every First Nations Community in Canada in the next 2 years. She will be calling on churches and Christian businesses to help raise the required funds for this.
She is shown in this picture with Raymond Dueck, President and Founder.
Last Wednesday I spoke at a church banquet here in Winnipeg and challenged a group of about 80 people to give away a Bible before the end of the week. We had a great response with many people committing to give a Bible away for the first time. This morning, one of the ladies from that church stopped by to share a story with Marge and I. She told me that my message and challenge had really encouraged her to be bold in her faith and to share her faith with a family that she new needed the Lord.......what happened next is an amazing example of what God can do when we act on the prompting of the Holy Spirit. The family she connected with was an immigrant family from the Philippines. She has gotten to know them over the past couple of years but hadn't really talked in depth about her faith. She went to their place with a Bible for each family member and started talking about Christ and what He has done for her life and what He can do for their lives as well. By the end of the evening, the entire family was led to the Lord and they all had their own Bibles to grow in their faith. They will also be coming to church as well. AMAZING!!!!!!! I don't always get to hear the outcomes of my presentations, so it was so cool to hear this story first thing this morning. Made my week!!
