Praise God for a man in our recovery program.  He wants to live by truth and not by emotions.  He wants his life to be one of discipline, exercise, schedule, constant prayer and Bible reading.

There are two new opportunities to work at the Women’s Charis Centre. We are looking for a Casual Cook and a weekend Resident Support Worker.

Please check out the Employment Page for further details.

We have been going through the book of Galatians in our Charis chapel time. Previously we learned about Paul’s rebuke of Peter’s hypocrisy of not eating with the Gentiles when some Jews were in town, so last Friday chapel I invited the residents to share a meal together during chapel.

With the help of other staff, a hot breakfast meal was prepared and the tables were arranged in a circle. I randomly put name place cards around the circle and the ladies were invited in one at a time to find their place at the table. We began our worship time with a prayer of confession for the ways we have not loved and accepted our brothers and sisters in Christ, and then thanked God that Christ destroyed the barrier that divided us, redeemed us, and made us one in Christ, and sang some songs of praise together.

I later shared that when we walk the talk of a believer our lives are to be devoted to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to prayer, and to sharing in meals with one another (including the Lord’s Supper) without any favoritism. As we did not earn our seat at our breakfast table by knowing more Bible verses, or because of the color of our skin, or that we were here longer etc., I asserted we also did not and could not earn our place at God’s table. The only way we can be in right relationship with God, have the privilege of a place in his Kingdom – God’s family, and be invited to the table of fellowship, is because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.

The good news is that all are given a place, because of faith in the faithfulness of Christ and His gracious invitation, thus I invited all to accept that gift and to eat together with glad and sincere hearts. We got to know each other a little better by talking to the persons next to us and asking each other some questions from the “Un – Game” . Then we introduced the one sitting next to us to the others with their answer to their question. We ended our time together by remembering Christ’s work on the cross and sharing in communion together. Praise God for a great morning of enjoying the blessed fellowship of his body made one, because of His body broken for us.

Submitted by Freda Klassen

Please pray for our chaplains, counsellors and managers for discernment, wisdom, courage, empathy, compassion and mercy.  The challenges of the enemy are coming thick and fast!

Another example of why we pray for each other!

We received this letter from one of our supporters:

Hello Union Gospel Mission,

I was going to call and share this testimony for God’s great glory, but had a change of heart so I’m writing instead, so God’s glory could be easily shared.

Our Creator, our Redeemer, our Saviour is working in our lives and my latest experience with Him has to do with my body. I had certain symptoms that caused enough concern for my doctor to order several tests, which led to two biopsies. I was told I would have to wait six weeks for the results. I prayed, I prayed with a friend, and other people were praying for me.

God was at work even before the prayers started. Shortly after I got home on the day of my biopsies, my phone rang. It was a gentleman from Union Gospel Mission. He was calling to thank me for being a continued supporter of UGM (It’s really not me, it’s all Jesus). He asked if I had any prayer requests. I told him I was just home from a biopsy appointment and he could pray that Jesus would give me peace. He prayed for me and I felt better.

Jesus was doing a work all along. Thank you Union Gospel Mission for starting a chain of prayer that has me sharing the results of the biopsy. No cancer! No pre-cancer cells! Not a thing to worry about! Nothing further needs to be done! The doctor had no explanation for the symptoms that ended up not being cancer. It happens sometimes he told me. But I know exactly what happened. I know how big my God is and I know that HE is what happened.

Praise the Lord! Thank you Jesus! All glory to God!

God bless you all for in your ministry that is showing the love of Jesus to so many.

In His Grip,

E.

It is almost a daily occurrence around our Princess Street location to see used needles discarded. I wonder if the dose will be fatal…if the injected person will survive to live another day.

Please pray against the trafficking of drugs and for the deliverance for the users.

We are looking an individual to work at the UGM Family Life Centre this summer.

The position spans from Monday, July 11 to Friday, August 26, 2022, 40 hours per week for 7 weeks.

Applicants must be returning students and have a personal relationship with the Lord.

Some Duties Include:

• Food prep for Bible studies
• Help with Kids Club
• Make phone calls to remind parents of upcoming camps
• Help in clothing room
• Help with emergency food give away
• Cutting grass
• General clean-up

Click here to Apply

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!” Psalm 95:1

The middle of June, CHVN hosted the UGM Radio-thon!

Have you ever tuned in to CHVN 95.1 F.M.?  What a rich blessing it was to watch the radio hosts in action? What a delight to witness, from our Princess Street location host, Mike Thom, (Look for him as guest speaker at our October Winnipeg Banquet), and Sylvia St Cyr, pour their passion for Jesus into their roles. Their sensitivity to the leading of the Spirit and their beautiful handling of interviews with those who shared their transformed lives through our addictions recovery programs were very moving. Tears were shed!

Testimonies, witnesses to Jesus work throughout UGM,  affirmations of God’s activity, all were shared on the airwaves. For those of you who tuned in, we hope you would agree, Nobody But Jesus was glorified, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

We also want to reach out to all of you who felt led to donate to the Lord’s work, in response to the radio-thon. A huge THANK YOU! The heartfelt gifts are so encouraging, so special. God’s multiplication factor is amazing. It was such a blessing to pray with so many who called in for prayer and with those who gave financially. Additionally, to those who generously gave us matching funds, or were *sponsors to the event, a huge THANK YOU!!

Please let us know how you found the listening experience. Were you encouraged? Have questions? Call Martin, 204-943-9904 ext. 237.

Serving Jesus daily.

(* Please see sponsors thanks and names on our website.)

We are looking for an individual to work with the UGM Family Life Centre for the Camp Program. The position starts on Sunday, July 3, 2022 and goes for 7 weeks.

We need a bus chaperone for 2 days a week, dropping the children off at the camp, and picking them up again at the end of the week. Days may vary due to the length of camp week.

Applicants must be able to sign our Statement of Faith and meet the Mission Requirements.

If interested, please fill out the Missionary Application Form.