Twenty-eight years ago this morning, Walter and I packed up our 3 preschool aged children, and drove one block over to the Albert Scott Community Centre. We set up chairs and tables, hooked up an overhead projector and made coffee. We expected maybe a handful of people to show up for our first worship/small group/gathering of what was to become Healing Healing Ministry. 

God met with us that first Sunday and we began a journey of ministry in north central Regina that brought the healing touch of Jesus to wounded hearts. That healing had to come to our own hearts first and both of us were hugely impacted by what we were learning to try and help others!  

We served in ministry with many wonderful folks who sacrificed and gave of their time and talents to love, pray for, visit and mentor many in the neighbourhood and beyond. The little gathering grew and we were able to eventually buy our own building. God provided so faithfully.  

Others joined our Healing Hearts team to bring that same message of healing and hope to other communities on the prairies. As the team expanded, Walter and I became more overseers and encouragers to the ministry staff and less involved in the pastoring role in Regina. 

Today I want to celebrate God’s great deeds through such a tremendous season in our lives. We have stepped away from that ministry and God has opened new doors for us to serve and use our experiences and abilities. Our hearts are full as we let go of the past and embrace the new. I am grateful beyond words for the friends- brothers and sisters in Christ- who have been part of our lives and our own healing journey. Seasons of ministry may change but God is faithful and the family of God is precious to us.

Thank You, Lord!!!