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UBUNTU- The Genesis, the Journey and the Vision

September 27, 2024 By admin

By Michelle Solheiro

I recently had the pleasure of hearing Pastor Romando Carey’s story of how he ended up in pastoral ministry and founded the Ubuntu choir at Burman University, in Lacombe, Alta. I would like to share that story, as well as the effect the choir has had on its members, the vision of Ubuntu, and the ways you can make an impact in your community.

For Romando, it all started when he came to Burman University in 2017. He had always enjoyed music and had a classical upbringing at his all-boys school in Jamaica. His teenage years were full of Negro spirituals and classical music. He went to law school initially. God had called Romando to ministry when he was 15, but it was only later that he had a full-on “Moses moment … Jonah, even,” he remembers. “I got swallowed up in Jamaica and spat up at Burman.”

He started over in Canada. Romando wanted to follow God and tried to be obedient. He had incurred a lot of debt from pursuing his law degree and needed to pay it off. He began fasting and praying every Wednesday for two years, asking God for money. Romando wanted to follow God’s call on his life, but he couldn’t afford to attend Burman University and get his theology degree. So, he told God that He needed to open the doors.

He prayed and reached out to people to see if he could find some financial support. Someone connected him to a marketing representative at Burman University, and they said, “It sounds like you would benefit from a Dare to Dream Scholarship, which is a full-tuition scholarship. We don’t have one available at this time, but you are a suitable candidate.”

This lit a spark of hope in Romando’s heart, so he kept praying. During that time, he also read a devotional book by E.G. White called Prayer. It talked about making specific prayer requests so that when God does respond, there is no doubt that it is the answer to your prayer. He quickly started to pray for a full-tuition scholarship to Burman University and said, “God, if it’s Your will for me to be a pastor, it’s going to have to be Your bill as well.”

Close to the end of those two years of praying and fasting, he received an email from the Burman music department saying, “We don’t really have the funds for the scholarship at this time, but you can potentially get one if someone fails and loses theirs.” He immediately told God that he wasn’t going to be praying and fasting for somebody to fail. Is that what God was asking him to do? He felt that God did not need to take from other people to provide for him, and that God knows how to get His resources. So he just kept on praying.

A month later, he got an email from the president of Burman University asking if he would accept a Dare to Dream Scholarship. Romando was ecstatic— this was the answer to the prayer he had for two years. He finished his theology degree in the four years allotted to him.

During his time at Burman, Romando felt so inspired by the way God had met his needs that he wanted to give back and invest in other people, similarly to how God had provided for him. He pledged to create praise teams and start a choir with the gifts God had given him. He also pledged to create more opportunities for others to express themselves in the ways they are most gifted.

He noticed a particular lack on the Burman University campus and felt that something could be done about it. Romando’s parents had often told him that you shouldn’t wait around for other people to do things for you if you can do them for yourself. It is important not to complain about what isn’t present but rather to create it. And if you don’t feel welcome at a table, build your own.

When he noticed an opportunity for a choir that celebrated African music and let African students sing in their heart language and worship God in ways that were more natural for them, he decided to create it. He focused on music that was within the realm of Negro spirituals and gospels, or that came from Black arrangers and composers. Burman University had so much talent, and the school needed some diversity. He saw that space to fill and wanted people to have a bit of home on campus.

Romando asked God what he should call this choir and received the name Ubuntu. Although he had been enjoying singing since he was a toddler, he had never conducted a choir and had no musical education or ability to read music. He didn’t know where to begin but kept on praying, as was his custom. God guided him to pick some songs that he enjoyed, find some people who would be interested in this sort of group—which ended up being 25 individuals—and just give it a shot. Their first songs were “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Beulah Land.”

Now the Ubuntu choir has 38 people. It became an official university choir three years ago, after lots of lobbying and proposal writing to create more equality, diversity, and inclusion on the Burman University campus.

Ubuntu is a Zulu word from the Bantu languages and means “I am because we are.” It is not a direct translation but the idea that our humanity is inextricably wound up in others. “I am human because you are human. I am a person because you are a person. I experience personhood from other people. I am changed and impacted and moulded by human experience, and every interaction is a sacred experience where we are made into the people that we are. I am a collective of humanity being impacted and am not an individual on my own.”

Romando has witnessed the students in the choir take more pride in themselves. Ubuntu emphasizes the pursuit of excellence and community. Members aim for excellence in all spheres of life— in music, academics, their interests, and especially their spiritual lives. They have grown in their relationship with God and in how they show up in their community. They are some of the busiest students on campus, yet they are among the most productive. They are truly the heart of the culture on campus, participating in activities like campus ministry, student government, and cultural clubs.

In their time together, they have honed their skills and have a lot of pride in who they are and what they bring to the table. Most importantly, they empower other people to feel the same way. They have also become more sensitive in their musicianship. When they come together, they are intentionally merging the best of both worlds to create something new—a combination of classical musical, gospel, and African ideals.

Romando encourages people to start with prayer as they endeavour to make an impact in their own communities. “We are put on this planet to serve and God has a purpose for every single one of us,” he says. “Prayer is a great way to start and connect with our Creator and meditate on how we can reflect His image by creating. He can connect us to places where there are needs and where our gifts and talents intersect. Where we find that intersection is usually where we find fulfillment.”

At this year’s annual Black History Month concert at Burman, titled Unsung, Romando handed the reins of the choir to Sean Kapakasa, a founding member and student. Sean will be the new conductor, and his assistant conductor will be Bruce Ruzindana, a legacy member and teacher at Parkview Adventist Academy in Lacombe.

The members of Ubuntu are thrilled for what the future holds. Romando will become the musical director and support the choir behind the scenes. He will also lead clinics with the members as he continues his education at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., getting his masters of divinity degree.

Romando felt it was important for the choir to have longevity—he didn’t want to create something that would be for a season, but rather, something that would last. Illustrating the concept, the heart of Ubuntu’s logo is a tree surrounded by the phrase “I am because we are.” The idea for the tree came about when Romando was looking for a philosophy to guide the way the choir would operate. He wanted to reflect a quote he had come across by Nelson Henderson: “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Romando wants to see this choir last longer than any of its members and provide a safe haven for students coming from all over Canada and the world. He wants them to feel a sense of belonging and enjoy a community that inspires the pursuit of excellence in all things. Ubuntu aims to remain a beacon for these ideals at Burman University.

Romando acknowledges that this choir stands on the shoulders of many people. A lot of individuals may see him and immediately see Ubuntu, but before Romando came to Burman University there were others who saw the need for this choir. They had tried to create it but were unsuccessful. Ubuntu wouldn’t have got to where it is today if it were not for the members’ efforts. Their desire is to continue to create a campus where new ideas can come to life and more people feel at home, creating equality for all students.

This year, from May 5 to 13, Ubuntu went on its first international mission trip to the Bahamas to celebrate five years of music making and community building. Visit burmanu.ca/ubuntu for more information about how you can support this group.

Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/features/ubuntu-the-genesis-the-journey-and-the-vision

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Connected: Church and School Partners in Ministry

September 20, 2024 By admin

By Shad Lehmann, director of education for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada.

I would like to share a vision with you. It’s a vision of our churches and schools partnering together to have an eternal impact on the communities in which they operate. Two other articles in this edition of the Messenger focus on how teachers are involved in the church and how pastors are involved in the school—but what does partnership mean beyond that? What does it mean for church members and the buildings that house our churches and schools? I would like to explore that question.

The work of education has always been integral to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Ellen G. White said that we must “establish schools for the children wherever there are churches” (Gospel Medical Messenger, Nov. 19, 1913).

She also said this in the first paragraph of her book Education: “Our ideas of education take too narrow and low a range. There is need of a broader scope, a higher aim. True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man.

“It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of the wider service in the world to come.” It is for this reason that we have Adventist schools across Canada.

In many cases, Adventist schools were established years ago with the intention of growing the mission of the church and, more importantly, to provide students with safe and spiritual places to learn and grow. When a church started a school, it took its first steps towards the partnership between church and school.

Any church that starts a school makes sacrifices of time, commitment, and finances. When members participate on the school board and get involved in the constituency, they sacrifice time and commitment. When a constituent church shares part of its budget to help run a school and keep costs to parents as low as possible, it makes a financial sacrifice.

The sacrifices that a church makes when it opens and supports a school are big, but the eternal consequences for the students are even bigger. This is seen in the North American Division (NAD) Valuegenesis studies over the past 40 years. The findings consistently show that Adventist education is one of the primary factors in a positive relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Our Adventist schools in Canada have also helped prepare young people to serve as teachers, pastors, doctors, journeymen, and other professionals. They have helped prepare young people for church service, including as elders, deacons, Sabbath School teachers, Pathfinder leaders, and hostesses. Any time a church makes a commitment to establish a school or to join a constituency, it makes a commitment to God and to young people.

In years past, some conferences have even required all their churches to financially support Adventist education—regardless of whether they had a local church school or not. In fact, the Quebec Conference has recently embarked on a plan to have all churches support Adventist education because of the high value the church places on training young people.

 Another way that schools and churches partner together is through building usage. In many cases, small schools were started in church basements. In other cases, school gyms or chapels were used as churches when there was a need for new facilities.

Currently, administrators at the Peel campus of Crawford Adventist Academy in Toronto, Ont., are using a church building for classrooms until the structure they recently purchased is ready. Likewise, the New Perspective Community church in Saskatoon, Sask., recently moved out of Riverside Christian School’s gym, where it had been for several years.

These types of partnerships are not easy, since the church and the school need to share space and move materials around each week. However, even with these difficulties, the camaraderie and shared mission help strengthen the work of both the church and the school. 

The concept of shared space has led to some new thoughts about how we can use school and church buildings for more effective ministry. The idea is to create centres of influence that can operate more than just one day a week.

One example of a centre of influence is in Langley, B.C., at the Church in the Valley. This church doesn’t just operate worship services on Sabbath—it also helps people in the community by fixing homes, doing oil changes, and performing other outreach initiatives. The church and Fraser Valley Adventist Academy in Aldergrove, B.C., have also occasionally embarked on ministry crossover and shared ministry. 

Many Adventist schools want to have shared ministry initiatives with their local churches. The impact that young people have on local church ministry cannot be underestimated—especially when you consider the energy of many young people working towards the same positive goal.

As Christians, we have been called to a life of service. Christ said that “inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me” (Matt. 25:40, NKJV). As time continues, it will be increasingly important for our schools and churches to be positive influences in their communities. Their impact will be felt even more if churches and schools are ministering together toward the same goal.

            One important part of attending church for young people is the ability to contribute in meaningful ways. They want to participate just as much as adults, but their limited experience can cause hesitation and mistakes as they learn.

Early and regular participation in church is a positive way for our youth to take ownership of their faith. Some church schools participate in events such as Sabbath programs dedicated to education, but many churches involve their young people regularly in their programs. High-school students are teaching kindergarten Sabbath School classes, sharing sermonettes, and even attending and voting at church meetings if they are baptized members.

Students have explained that they feel like an important part of the church body when their talents are used for Christ and that this helps develop their faith. We need to remember that the partnership between church and school includes youth participation early and often. Their opinions must be heard and valued.

Another great partnership comes when church members are directly involved in the school. Although attending constituency meetings or serving on the board is important, involvement with the school can go beyond this.

North America is currently facing a teacher shortage in both the private and public sectors. Teaching has never been an easy job. But it’s even harder now that the pandemic has caused students to fall behind, mental health concerns have increased, and global strife has been escalating.

Stories have been shared of teachers stepping in to support pastors when they couldn’t preach on Sabbath. Likewise, pastors have stepped in at schools to help in classrooms and on playgrounds. This type of support among our teachers and pastors is great, but it can also extend to our church members.

Church members can get involved in our schools in the following ways: practicing reading with little ones; fixing simple items around the school; mowing the lawn; helping with hot lunches; and assisting with school or conference events, such as sports tournaments, music festivals, and service projects.

For example, members at several British Columbia sports tournaments have collected cans for food banks or delivered food hampers. Kingsway College in Oshawa, Ont., has groups that present at churches across Canada. Students have supported large church events by helping prepare for evangelistic series or setting up events like Messiah’s Mansion, the life-size model of the wilderness temple Moses and the Israelites built.

Any of these types of activities require local members to coordinate and assist our energetic youth. Even volunteering for a small amount of time can be a significant support for our teachers. When the church and school work together as partners towards a shared mission, big things can happen within our communities.

The vision of our schools and churches partnering together is important because we believe Christ’s second coming is soon at hand. Right now, people in the world know that something is amiss and they’re looking for answers. As Christians, we have the perfect and eternal answer—Jesus—and He needs to be shared!

Throughout history, our churches and schools have been conduits for sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Our schools have taught young people to know Jesus, to be His disciples, and to share the good news of the gospel. At the same time, our churches have been places for people to worship God and to work together, reaching the community through evangelism, service, and love.

A few years ago, someone asked investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett which type of energy we most needed to feed our increasingly energy-hungry world. Was it nuclear energy, coal, oil, wind, or something else? His response was simple: “All of them.”

I believe people have asked a similar question in our church: What type of ministry will most meet the ever-increasing needs of a fallen world? Will it be evangelism, media, education, service, or something else? I believe the answer is the same: “All of them.” 

This year’s education edition of the Messenger is focused on partners in ministry because it’s important to have all ministries of the church working towards the same goal. As members, pastors, teachers, and church leaders, let’s continue to look for ways to be partners as we keep our eyes focused on Jesus. It won’t be long; He is coming soon.

Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/news/connected-church-and-school-partners-in-ministry

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50 Years of Media Ministry – It Is Written Canada

September 13, 2024 By admin

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by: Mike Lemon, speaker/director for It Is Written Canada.

Some would say it all started in a country schoolhouse in Waldheim, Sask., with a boy named Henry Feyerabend. His skinny, four-year-old legs dangled from the bench while his uncle Dietrich Neufeld, affectionately known as Uncle D.D., preached at an evangelistic meeting. Old charts covered the chalkboard, revealing the beasts from the prophetic books of Daniel and Revelation.

The boy poked his mother to get her attention. Then, he pulled her close so she could hear his announcement: “Mama, you know something? Mama, someday I’m going to be a preacher and a baptizer, just like Uncle D.D.”

Instead of pin-up pictures of hockey heroes and movie stars, a young Feyerabend papered the walls of his bedroom with pictures of H.M.S. Richards, of the Voice of Prophecy radio program, along with prints of the King’s Heralds quartet.

Feyerabend had a persistent fire burning in his heart to preach, to sing, and to share his love for his Saviour. That fire took him from selling Christian books to teaching, to being a boys’ dean at an academy, to being a singing evangelist, and to spending 11 years as a missionary in Brazil. There, he preached and sang to thousands of people from the pulpit and from the broadcasting studio.

When Feyerabend returned to Canada in 1969, his first assignment was working with Pastor George Vandeman in a Toronto evangelistic campaign. At the time, Feyerabend had no idea how the Lord was about to amplify his voice as a humble servant of God.

First, God led Feyerabend to produce weekly broadcasts from a tiny radio station in Toronto and then to make five-minute telecasts—first in Portuguese and later in English. After that, God led him to establish what today is the national and international media ministry known as It Is Written Canada.

When Feyerabend returned to Canada from his 11 years in Brazil, he was able to speak, teach, and preach in Portuguese. But he didn’t realize how much he would have to rely on his ability to speak Portuguese in order to reach a large group of Portuguese-speaking immigrants who had come to Canada.

“Henry was given the challenge of opening up a Portuguese-speaking Seventh-day Adventist Church in downtown Toronto,” Pastor Bill Santos recalls. “Pastor Henry, his wife, a Bible worker from Brazil (Tracy Bravo), and her parents set out to reach the Portuguese community, which was about 250,000 people. This is long before Google. So literally they used the white pages—the phone book—and they looked at every name that sounded Portuguese.”

After writing the addresses down, they set out knocking on doors, introducing themselves and asking people if they would like to study the Bible. They put forth a tremendous effort, but the first 80 doors they knocked on resulted in not a single interest.

“What you and I may take as an obstacle,” Santos says, “Henry would say, ‘This is an opportunity; we’ve just got to keep plugging away.’ And in the course of that search, they found six Portuguese-speaking Seventh-day Adventists. Some were not attending church because they didn’t speak any English, and some were attending an English church but were struggling.”

Those six—together with Feyerabend and his wife, and Bravo and her parents—rented space in the Ukrainian Seventh-day Adventist Church in downtown Toronto. One day Feyerabend decided to visit one of his church members at her home, and a certain older lady was in the living room.

Doug Bruce, who has been working with Feyerabend since 1979, first doing sound and then directing and producing, describes what happened next.

“Henry ended up visiting this woman, and she was watching TV. But the sound was off. She was just watching the picture. And he asked her, in Portuguese, ‘Is something wrong with your TV? Why is there no sound?’ She said, ‘Well, Pastor, I like watching the pictures, but I don’t understand the English, so there’s no point in me having the sound,’” says Bruce.  

“And that inspired him to think, like, ‘Wow, so she just wants to be able to watch television in Portuguese. I’ll start a Portuguese TV program.’ So Henry immediately tried to find air time. And through a series of miracles, he managed to hook up with a fellow that had some air time.”

Feyerabend asked the businessman to sell him some air time, but the answer was emphatic: “Nope!”

Feyerabend didn’t see the barriers. He kept on asking, day after day, no matter how many times he heard no. Finally, to get Feyerabend off his back, the businessman answered, “I’ll give you a contract for $4,000 for 13 five-minute telecasts.”

Without hesitation, Feyerabend accepted the offer. “I’ll take it!” he said.

Walking away with the contract in his hands, Feyerabend remembered he had no money. The average price of a new car in 1972 stood at $3,690, and he had only six working-class, blue-collar members in his church.

No money.

Nothing but faith.

Feyerabend feared he had gone too far. He thought, Maybe I should go back and tell him I made a mistake. But then again, what would it hurt to wait a few days, tell my members, pray about it, and see what happens?

Santos picks up the story: “Henry goes back to the Ukrainian Church where they were renting, and a miracle happens. A miracle! He says he felt impressed to go to the mailbox and he found a letter.

“They just recently came to use the Ukrainian Church, so no one knew they were there, and this was a letter from Massachusetts that had to have been mailed a couple of weeks beforehand.

“It’s a letter from a friend of his by the name of Dr. Edgar Latimer. Well, he opens it, and inside there’s just two pieces of paper, a note, and a cheque. And the note says, ‘Henry, I thought you might need this. Use it wherever you need it.’ And the cheque is for $1,000.”

Bruce continues the story. “The miraculous thing about this cheque,” he says, “is that Henry signed the deal for the TV contract that day—no more than an hour before he received the letter.

“Think about the timing on this: this is not an e-transfer. This is back when you had to mail something, and from the U.S. it would take a couple of weeks. So, Dr. Latimer was impressed to actually donate the money, fill out the cheque, and mail the cheque two weeks before Henry actually even managed to sign a contract. To me, that’s absolutely incredible! How that happened is nothing short of miraculous.”

By the end of the week, another $3,000 had come in, unsolicited. The donors were Tony Diniz, Carroll Cross, and Gus Martin—none of whom were members of his congregation.

After that, Feyerabend’s focus was no longer on how he was going to pay for the air time; the focus was on what he was going to say in each of those five-minute episodes. In the first television broadcast, Feyerabend offered free Bible studies and a free Bible in Portuguese; 29 families called in to request Bible studies and to receive the free offer.

The first family that responded was the Santos family. “One Sunday, God wanted me to stay home.” Isabel Santos fondly recalls, “We didn’t go to the beach as we usually did, and I put my television on. There is a man speaking about God in Portuguese.

“I’m listening closely to this man, and he said something that touched my heart. He says, ‘Some people say that God is dead, but I know that’s not true because I talked to Him this morning. God is alive.’

“‘Oh, my!’ I thought. ‘He talks to God?!’ Being a very faithful Catholic, I was praying to my saints. At that time, I must be honest, I never talked to God directly. When I heard him saying that he could talk to God, I said, ‘I have to know how he does this.’

“Pastor Feyerabend and Tracy gave me a Portuguese Bible and Bible studies. You know, I did not know that Jesus suffered so much for me. And when I heard this, I said, ‘I have to tell this to everyone. All my friends and my family have to know this—the love of Jesus!’”

Says Pastor Shawn Boonstra, “Henry was a legend. Henry loved people. Henry loved winning people to Christ more than anything in the world. He just absolutely lived for it. I mean, he bought a bus at one point just so he could tour Canada and go from town to town and hold public meetings where people could investigate the scriptures with him and get to know Christ.

“I’ve never seen that level of dedication. I mean he literally died on the job eventually—right to the end, serving Christ, leading people to Christ. My first impression was, ‘Man, I’ve never met somebody so dedicated to anything in my life!’ And I found it contagious to hang out with him. Henry rubs off on you. And the next thing you know, I’m doing it every day and probably for the rest of my life.”

Through this media ministry, countless souls across Canada and around the world have come to know the love of Jesus and have embraced Him as their Saviour, Lord, and Friend.

To honour how God has used the ministry of It Is Written Canada over the years, we invite you to attend one of the six weekend rallies we will be holding. The rallies will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this media ministry, which began with a flame the Lord sparked in a young Henry Feyerabend’s heart so many years ago.

Here are the locations and dates of the six It Is Written Canada weekend rallies this year:

September 21st, 2024
Spirit of Truth SDA Church
701 Pasqua Street
Regina, SK
September 28th, 2024
Sandy Lake Academy
435 Hammonds Plains Road
Bedford, NS
October 5th, 2024
Bowmanville SDA Church
1345 Lambs Road
Bowmanville, ON
October 12th, 2024
Westminster SDA Church
7925 10th Avenue
Burnaby, BC
October 19th, 2024
Henderson Highway SDA Church
1314 Henderson Hwy
Winnipeg, MB
October 26th, 2024
Calgary Central SDA Church
1920 13 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB

We look forward to meeting you there as we look back and celebrate how the Lord has kept the fire of It Is Written Canada burning over the past 50 years.

Mike Lemon is the speaker/director for It Is Written Canada.

Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/features/50-years-of-media-ministry-it-is-written-canada

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September 9, 2024 By admin

The canadian Christ

Join us for The Canadian Christ, a free, transformative event brought to you by Burman Ministry Centre in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. Open to pastors, church leaders, educators, school staff, and church members, this conference will focus on a timely and essential theme: Intercultural Leadership: Pastoral Issues and Challenges in Canada.

Coordinated by Dr. Lindsay Chineegadoo, PhD, the event features keynote speakers Dr. Lyle Notice and Dorothy Pang. With Canada’s increasing cultural diversity, this conference will provide essential insights on how to navigate the complexities of intercultural ministry and strengthen your leadership.

Want to know more about the speakers and the schedule? Get a sneak peek of the impactful sessions and engaging discussions by visiting the event page. This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking conversation about the future of church leadership in Canada.

For more details, click here: The Canadian Christ. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with confidence!

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Embarking on a Journey of Hope: The Official Launch of Hope Channel Canada

July 26, 2024 By admin

On March 1, under the glow of studio lights, a congregation of approximately 40 individuals came together to commemorate the official launch of Hope Channel Canada. Among the attendees were Seventh-day Adventist communication directors and pastors, all united in their shared vision of spreading the message of hope and faith across Canada. Anticipation filled the studio as guests found themselves seated in the very location where a new chapter in Seventh-day Adventist broadcasting was about to unfold.

  “Having a dedicated channel for our Canadian viewers is so important. Hope Channel Canada is a commitment to meet you where you are and speak into lives a message that resonates and uplifts ,” said Hope Channel International president, Vyacheslav Demyan.

Hope Channel Canada will be available online and through traditional television networks for audience viewing . It will feature multiple faith-based segments created to enhance one’s spiritual life and share the true and authentic gospel message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Hope Channel Canada is now part of more than 80 Hope Channels around the world. It is unique and distinct for Canadian culture, and we’re looking forward to the time when Hope Channel will have a huge amount of Canadian content,” said Brad Thorp, president of the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and co-founder of Hope Channel.

Hope Channel Canada’s commitment to featuring content that reflects Canadian values and experiences is paramount in resonating with viewers on a personal and cultural level. By producing content that acknowledges and celebrates Canada’s diverse cultural heritage, geographic experiences, and unique identity, Hope Channel Canada will strive for viewers to see themselves represented authentically on screen.  

“It needs to reflect our culture, the needs, the variety, the tremendous diversity of our wonderful country, and to address the specific needs of Canadians,” said Thorp.

The journey leading up to this pivotal moment has been one filled with trials and tribulations, calling for fervent prayers, tireless efforts, and unwavering dedication. The creation of Hope Channel Canada is the culmination of years of hard discussions, meticulous planning, and unwavering faith.

“And I also firmly believe that God opened up the necessary doors in Canada and we had a duty to go through those doors,” said Stan Jensen, former communication director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC).

Hope Channel Canada is not just a product of human efforts, but a divine calling guided by faith. Hope Channel’s journey began in the United States in 2003, as a channel for the American audience. It was during Jensen’s employment as communications director for the BC Conference that he made it his personal mission to find a way for Hope Channel to be broadcast in Canadian homes. In 2012, Hope Channel finally found its way to Canadian television, marking a significant milestone in its development. Now, 21 years since its creation, Hope Channel in Canada has expanded and transformed to make way for Hope Channel Canada.

“All it takes is a miracle and a team of workers,” said Jensen. “I am excited to hear stories of changed lives, stories of people who found faith, stories of people who have been transformed, and stories of courage.”

The feeling of anticipation and hope for the transformative work of Hope Channel Canada in the days to come was shared by all the attendees. Paul Llewellyn, SDACC president, expressed a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to bring the everlasting gospel directly into the homes of Canadians through Hope Channel Canada. With a recognition of the limitations of physical presence, Llewellyn highlighted the incredible potential of media to transcend boundaries and reach individuals in every corner of Canada.

“We are thankful for what Jesus is going to do as He brings us to the opportunity to reach every single home, television, computer, cell phone, and tablet here in Canada, where we bring the everlasting gospel right to their face,” said Llewellyn. “Over the next year we will start to go and grow together as we start reaching Canada on a different level than we have ever reached before.”

By harnessing the power of media and technology, Hope Channel Canada endeavours to transcend geographical boundaries and reach people in every corner of the nation. Whether through television broadcasts, online streaming, or social media platforms, Hope Channel Canada strives to make its message accessible to all, ensuring that no one is left untouched by the transformative power of hope. As the channel continues to grow and develop, it will remain steadfast in its commitment to serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Canadians from coast to coast. With each viewer reached, each heart touched, and each life transformed, Hope Channel Canada moves one step closer to realizing the profound impact of its divine mission – to bring eternal hope to many.

“It is our vision to reach one billion souls with a message of eternal hope by 2030, each [Hope] channel, including Hope Channel Canada, plays a crucial role in this divine mission,” said Demyan.

  March 1st will be remembered as a moment in Hope Channel history. The launch of Hope Channel Canada is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and collective effort. As Hope Channel Canada embarks on this new chapter, it will do so with a deep sense of gratitude for the journey thus far and an unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of its viewers.

   “You will soon see the results on your screen, and we want to make it really accessible. We will continue to promote it and send information to the churches so people know where to watch and follow Hope Channel Canada,” said Evaldo Vicente, executive director of Hope Channel Canada and SDACC communication director. “What else can I say other than to God be the glory?”

Clesha Felicien is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).


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