UPDATED July 10, 2026: Last night there was a fire in the Oasis Thrift Store building, the building is looking now like it will be a total loss. Pray as the insurance adjusters and fire investigators look at the building. Thank you for continuing to pray for people experiencing flooding
Temple Baptist in Swan River is happy to announce the calling of Keith Friesen to the role of Lead Pastor. Keith, his wife Tamara and their two children have been a part of the MBA family for many years. Keith served in the past in a youth ministry/assistant role at
In the last day the heavy rains have once again hit the Swan River Valley. With some areas receiving up to 150mm (~6 inches)of rain prompting more overland flooding, road washouts, sewage backup, etc., This is once again impacting the Minitonas church/community, but also the Temple and Little Woody congregations
On Monday June 22, 2026 The Manitoba Baptist Association held a business meeting, out of that meeting we heard several ways people can be praying for the Swan Valley as they recover from flash flooding. Prayer Requests Ways to Tangibly Help & Get Involved
We recently talked with Rachel Dahl, the youth ministry leader at Temple Baptist in Swan River. We wanting to hear how the church and community was doing in the week after the devastating storm swept through the Swan Valley bringing record setting rainfall and flash flooding. Rachel graciously took a
UPDATE 6/23 – Samaritan’s Purse has clarified their need. they are looking for a dozen volunteers. The direct link to Samaritan’s Purse’s sign up form can be found here. First Baptist Church Minitonas is also accepting donations both to help rebuild their building and parsonage as well as to help
Sunday June 7th The Swan River Valley including Minitonas received over 70mm of rain in a matter of hours causing flash flooding. Many in Minitonas had their homes flooded, roads were washed out and the town is now working to rebuild and recover. In the middle of all this one
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. This past week we’ve
As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. Psalm 103:15 I am with my cousins for a memorial service for their mother. She was my
We all experience joy in our various churches that we could share with others; this is my joy. New Life Ministries is a bit like The Muppet Show. Remember the original show, from the 70’s, with its combination of zany characters and playfulness? The Muppet Show left a legacy in
