Church of the Living Hope is a member of the family of churches of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Canada.We are Christian because we believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.We are Missionary because we are committed to reaching people worldwide with the gospel of Jesus Christ.We are an Alliance of believers from various backgrounds working together to help each other and make our world a better place to live in.
We are a multicultural church, leading people into freedom and fullfillment, by empowering them to succeed in every sphere of life, and accomplishing God's heavenly purposes here on earth. Our Mandate * To reach and embrace people from every culture, race, economic and social background * Preach the full counsel and the uncompromised Word of God * Engage in passionate, vibrant worship * Develop and empower leaders * Excel in all forms of artistic expression * Be REAL and RELEVANT in an ever-changing world Our Church 'For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground.' Isaiah 44:3 God's desire is to throw open the Floodgates of heaven and release His fullness on the earth. Gates in the Bible were very significant. They were the centre for spiritual, commercial, social, and political life. It was the place where decisions and judgments were made, where destinies were shaped, and people's lives changed. Our prophetic mandate is to be a gateway that releases the flood of God's abundance on the earth.
CRAVEAbout Mark and KathyMark and Kathy grew up in Winnipeg in the neighbourhood of Fort Garry where Church of the Rock is located. They have been married for over 20 years and have grown children.Mark graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture in 1977 and ran the family owned farm for 10 years. It wasn't until his mid-twenties that he entered Bible School and then went on to study New Testament Greek at Providence Theological Seminary. Mark has also been involved in politics over the years and in 1993 ran as a candidate in the federal general election.In 1996 Church of the Rock began televising their services on Manitoba's 'A' channel. Since then they have expanded to include cities from coast to coast across Canada (See: Broadcast Schedule). Mark's practical and humourous style has struck a chord with audiences of all ages and has consistently led the ratings for religious programs in every broadcast region.Pastor Mark has a deep interest in the unity of the churches in Winnipeg and is respected as one of the principal leaders of a city-wide prayer movement.
To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest;to all who mourn and long for comfort;to all who struggle and desire victory;to all who sin and need a Saviour;to all who are strangers and want fellowship;to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness;and to whoever will come - Church of The Way opens wide her doorsand offers her welcome in the nameof the Lord Jesus Christ.* This welcome adapted from Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.Used by permission. 'Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart.'(Matthew 11:28-29)
Cornerstone Alliance Church began in St. Vital in the late 1930's. It became a church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in the early 1950's. We have gone through various name changes: Gospel Tabernacle - St. Vital Gospel Tabernacle - Southdale Alliance Church - Cornerstone Alliance Church (2001).
You may recall that childhood rhyme, where you clasped your hands together with forefingers extended:Here's the churchOpen the doorAnd see all the people.At Covenant Mennonite Church, the description still fits. We have a church, a steeple, a door, and- inside- a friendly group of people. We invite you to 'open the door' to worship and fellowship with us. Located in Winkler, Manitoba, we are a small congregation with a close sense of community. We enjoy children.and rhymes.and faith seekers of all ages.In Finding Faith, Brian McLaren has written: '.faith is the doorway into spirituality and the primary means of connecting with God.'Ultimately, the door we need to open is one of faith. And the people we see are not just sitting in a sanctuary, but those doing God's work --every day of the week and in every walk of life.Open the door. We'd like to get to know you.
Resources & Links Crestview Fellowship was a church plant by the Kleefeld EMC church in the 1960's. It all began when the Kleefeld EMC began holding Sunday School classes & DVBS ministries in the St. Charles School close to Portage Ave. where the Perimeter Highway now stands. In 1967, the first building was completed between on Hamilton Ave and Belevista.The first official pastor of Crestview Fellowship was Melvin Koop who came with his fire and passion for evangelism. Many stories can be told of those first years of Crestview as it grew in the neighborhood. But one of Mel's favorites is the faith of the people to take on a missionary lady financially when the church itself was struggling to pay all the bills. What came out of that was that God supplied all the needs of Crestview Fellowship in those days.In the early 1980's an addition was put onto the church and the old sanctuary became a gymnasium and the new sanctuary and fellowship area (lower level) were welcomed with optimism as God was blessing the faithful once again.