Thank you for continuing to pray for people experiencing flooding in the Swan River Valley, and also in the Dauphin/Ochre River area. The most recent flooding last week impacted several people from Temple Baptist Church in Swan River. Prayer Requests: Praise Items Ways to Help
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
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
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Psalm 61:1-3 (ESV) As
