Walk of the Nations

I have been so busy so it has been awhile since I updated the blog; therefore, I have posted three blogs today.


On Sunday, our family got to experience an incredible event. The community along with the First Nations' community gathered together and walked through Duncan as one group. The event was to promote unity and to offer one more step for reconciliation. Although this was not a church event and primarily a First Nation's event, our church had a strong presence there. Our pastor was expecting some other churches in the area to not be happy with him for promoting this. Our pastor has a strong passion for the First Nation people. As most of you already know - in order to have an impact - we must meet others where they are and not expect them to meet us where we are. Because of his heart and service in the community, Pastor Mark was able to speak at this event (along with spirit dancers and prayer chants). I was so thankful that our family could experience such a rich cultural heritage and to see our pastor leading the front in reconciliation. I find it very rare in this day and age to be able to look up to many pastors (yes, they are just men); however, I am so thankful that my kids are influenced by such a humble and evangelistic minded pastor as ours. Many pastors want to build their church with the wealthy and do not want to get their hand dirty. I have yet to see our pastor's hands clean.