Laptop Ordered!
We are very excited to announce that we have raised all the money necessary for purchasing the new laptop for my work. Thank you VERY much to all of you who helped us in raising the money for it. It has been so encouraging to see how the Lord has provided so quickly and generously through you our family, friends and supporters. We have ordered the laptop from the supplier and it should be here...Published 2008-12-22
Laptop Fundraising Update
As you may have read in our previous newsletters, we have been attempting to raise additional funds to help pay for a new laptop for me (James) to use at work. I am very excited to announce that we have already been able to raise a significant portion of the cost. In fact, at this point we only have to raise approximately $425 more. We are praising the Lord for His provision and also want...Published 2008-12-17
Christmas Update
We previously sent out this letter by paper mail, but thought it might be helpful to send to our email newsletter list as well. We apologize if you have received two copies. If you wish, you may download and read the PDF version. (the same as we sent out by snail mail). Dear Friends and Church Family, This last year has been an amazing journey through both joyful and difficult times in the ministry here...Published 2008-12-04
2008 Staff Conference
"As a child stands in awe of new discoveries may we rejoice together in the limitless depth of our Saviour's love." - Staff Conference '08 As you may know, we recently returned from our annual Power to Change Staff Conference. This year the conference was held in the beautiful town of Whistler, BC. The theme of the conference was "Captivated", focusing on what it means to be wholly captivated by Jesus. As you can see...Published 2008-08-02
Online Ministry in the 10x40 Window
Thank you very much to all of you who have continued to pray for Carolanne and I during this time. I realize that we haven't written any updates lately, mainly due to being extremely busy both at work and at home. However, we are doing well both personally and in the ministry. I recently received an update from our Director which I found to be VERY encouraging and wanted to share with you as well....Published 2008-06-19
Merry Christmas 2007
Merry Christmas from James, Carolanne, Benjamin and Rusty Warkentin!Published 2007-12-25
New Email Newsletter Manager
Dear Friends and Supporters, In case you were wondering, we have recently upgraded to using a new system for managing our email newsletters. This system is called FeedBlitz and should be much more reliable than what we were using in the past for sending out our newsletter. It should also give you full control over your subscription preferences so if you need to change your email address or do not wish to receive these emails...Published 2007-12-07
Encouraging Emails This Week
We have received a number of encouraging emails this week, and I thought you might like to read them too. As you read, please pray both for these people, as well as for our team as we respond to them. I've been married 10 years to a man who is withdrawn and extremely introverted. I am involved in ministry, but it somehow does not manifest in our marriage. I want to be a good wife...Published 2007-12-07
October Newsletter
We're trying something new this month. Instead of sending a newsletter directly by email, we have created it as a PDF document which you should be able to view by clicking this link. http://ministry.jamesandcarolanne.com/documents/October-Newsletter_web.pdf Formatting our newsletter in this way allows us to create both web based and print copies which look the same, as well as allowing you to print off your own copy if you wish. We would love to hear your feedback...Published 2007-10-16
July Newsletter
Well, it's been a little while since I wrote a newsletter update, so I thought it was about time I sent out another one. Family Update: Benjamin, Carolanne and I have been doing quite well lately. Ben is growing well and has actually been almost sleeping through the night these days. He usually goes down to bed at about 9 pm, and wakes up between 5:30 and 6 am. He sleeps in his own room...Published 2007-07-16
June Update
Thank you so much for your ongoing prayer for us as we have been going through some very large family changes recently. Most importantly, if you have not yet heard, we have had a little boy. His name is Benjamin Matthew Warkentin and he was born on May 15, 2007 at 7:25 pm weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Both baby and mommy are doing well, though we are still adjusting to living with and caring...Published 2007-06-05
April Newsletter (Fixed Pictures)
Dear Friends, Family and Supporters, It has been a busy month, what with preparing to move and getting ready to have a baby. Things have been chaotic at times, but it has been very clear to us so far that we are moving in the direction that God wants us to go. For those of you who may not have heard, we have successfully purchased a very nice little townhouse in Sardis (Chilliwack), and will...Published 2007-04-27
New Year Encouragement - FIXED
** My apologies for the previous messed up email. This one should appear properly. (James) ** The following emails and testimonies were received through the websites over the Christmas holidays. I trust that you will find them as encouraging as we did. Many of them show people in the midst of dealing with the raw issues of life, searching for some form of hope or meaning to it all. Please pray for us as we...Published 2007-01-08
Christmas Greetings
Dear Friends and Supporters, Merry Christmas! We trust that you are well. Life for us this season has been busy and sometimes chaotic, but has also been good. We're celebrating our last Christmas and anniversary as a free (er childless) couple, knowing that next year Lord willing we will have a baby. (we've heard that once you have kids, it's a lot harder to get quality "alone time") In light of this, we are going...Published 2006-12-22
Encouraging Emails This Week
The following are some of the encouraging emails we have received this week from the websites. I thought you might find them to be encouraging as I did. __________________________________________ "I want my life in love with Chirst. I am a sinner and only He can love me despite my trespasses and shortcomings. I want Him to clean me and take control of my thoughts and actions." (India) __________________________________________ "I am at the point where I...Published 2006-12-01
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