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Living the Change
They arrived with curiosity. They left with conviction. As the final session closed and goodbyes echoed through the corridors of Crandall University, something deeper lingered: a sense that what happened at interMISSION 2025 wasn’t ending. It was just the beginning. From the first worship gathering to the last lunchtime conversation, interMISSION became a space where God stirred hearts, opened eyes, and invited action. The stories shared, the hands lifted in worship, the tea
cindydockendorff
Nov 53 min read


Empowered to Lead, Inspired to Act
Leadership rarely begins in the spotlight. More often, it starts with a nudge, a quiet conversation, a passing comment, a moment of courage shared in a workshop or mentioned over coffee. At interMISSION 2025, we watched those nudges multiply. Women walked in wondering what God might be asking of them. Many walked out knowing. This week’s post is a celebration not of interMISSION itself but of what happens afterward: The stories we’re still hearing. The hearts still stirring.
cindydockendorff
Oct 293 min read


Sisterhood and Sacred Spaces
There’s something sacred about gathering with other women whose hearts beat for Christ. Whether it was laughter over lunch or shared silence during worship, God moved in the space between us at interMISSION 2025. The moments weren’t always scripted or polished but they were deeply, undeniably holy. Fellowship wasn’t surface-level. It went beyond a polite hello or shared interest. We saw one another. We heard one another. And in those conversations—sometimes joyful, sometimes
cindydockendorff
Oct 223 min read


Healing Through Song: When Worship Stays With You
Some songs don’t end when the music stops. They echo through tears, through silence, through memories of a shared sacred moment. That’s what happened on Friday evening at interMISSION 2025. It wasn’t just another worship set; it was a healing experience that crossed cultures, languages, and personal wounds. “The Friday evening music was unbelievable. So beautiful!” From the first chord, something felt different. The worship leaders didn’t just lead songs. They invited us into
cindydockendorff
Oct 153 min read


VBS 2025 Update - Gwladys & Jericah
Here is an update from two of our VBS leaders: Gwladys & Jericah

abwblogs
Aug 281 min read


VBS 2025 Update - Rileigh & Julie
Here is an update from two of our VBS leaders: Rileigh & Julie

abwblogs
Aug 11 min read


God's Gentle Whisper
“The LORD said (to Elijah), ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.’ Then a...
Judy Dunnett
Apr 223 min read


Growing Strong Roots in Faith and Sisterhood
Question by Rev. Gail Whalen-Dunn Answered by: Patty Lane, President of Baptist Women of North America Patty, what principles guide you...
Rev. Gail Whalen-Dunn
Jan 272 min read


Be Open to What God Will Do Through You!
By Patty Lane, president of Baptist Women of North America, and, Rev. Gail Whalen-Dunn, president of Canadian Baptist Women How would you...

abwblogs
Jan 145 min read


Embracing New Beginnings
Scripture: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in...
Rev. Sylvia Hagerman
Jan 32 min read


Finding Strength in Stillness: Embracing the Quiet Hope
When we lived in Prince George, BC, we received a call from the President of the Catholic Women's League. Their church was having a...
Rev. Sylvia Hagerman
Dec 27, 20242 min read


The Fourth Week of Advent
The Fourth Week of Advent draws us close to Christmas, a time for reflection on the theme of love , symbolized by the fourth Advent...

abwblogs
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Reflections for December, 2024
For the past year I have been leading a Bible study on the Gospel of Luke, and I love the discussion we women have as we dig deeper into...
Faye Reynolds
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Why is the Third Week of Advent Special and How to Celebrate It?
Scripture Reading: John 1:6-8, 19-28 “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light,...

abwblogs
Dec 17, 20243 min read


How to Make the Most of the Second Week of Advent: Tips and Reflections
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 " In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for the...

abwblogs
Dec 9, 20243 min read


How to Cultivate Hope During the Advent Season
Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 "But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the...

abwblogs
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Exploring the Meaning and Traditions of Advent
Advent is a period of preparation and anticipation leading up to Christmas, observed by many Christians around the world. The word...

abwblogs
Nov 24, 20241 min read


The Story Behind the Picture
My devotional is a little different this month. Really, it's about putting 'feet' to your missions. I volunteer at our local Foodbank...
Rev. Laura Sherwood
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Honouring the Sacrifice: How to Pay Tribute on Remembrance Day
Honouring the Sacrifice

abwblogs
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Reflections for October 2024
B ecause God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an...
Faye Reynolds
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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