MCC Responds to Devastation in Haiti

MCC committed an initial $100,000 U.S. or $103,420 Cdn. for immediate needs in Haiti. MCC anticipates a multimillion-dollar response over a period of years. MCC is appealing to fund these efforts.  For more information please visit their website: mcc.org

  The Church Response to Mental Illness  

Are people of faith with a mental illness different from those who have a physical illness? Read this important article in Canadian Christianity from our Regional Director, Peter Andres: HERE

Woodlands Victims to Receive Compensation

B.C. Attorney-General Mike de Jong Monday announced a proposed settlement to a class-action lawsuit brought by former residents of Woodlands, in which compensation will be doled out to some survivors if the B.C. Supreme Court approves the deal.

Unfortunately, many (including several of our own residents and friends) are excluded from this settlement due to a cut-off date set by the Crown Proceeding Act.

Read more of the Vancouver Province article by Suzanne Fournier HERE

Or read the Abbotsford News article by Vikki Hopes HERE

Cell Phone Photo Op

Pictured above is David.  He is joined by one of the fortunate Canadian representatives who will cross our country with the Olympic torch. David’s life has been an active one.  He was involved in many sports and was a highly decorated participant in the Special Olympics.  

While David is no longer a participant in the Special Olympics, we know that his heart and drive remains that of an athlete.  I feel fortunate to have been a part of David’s opportunity to realize what many would consider a dream.  The chance to not only witness the passing of the Olympic torch, but also to hold it is far more than most people could ever imagine.

-Greg, North Island

Matthew's House Approved by Abbotsford Council