For a small group of new missionaries, God is taking His story and theirs to Arctic Canada. The team going north consists of Gideon and Cassidy Willard, Brandt and Lanie-Joy Whatley (Jaxon, Boaz, and Rilla-May), and Rob and Hilary Bartholdson (Theo and Jude).
"Pray as we start building up our team, the Lord would provide the necessary funds to leave for Nunavut by Summer of 2023 or sooner."
"Please pray for opportunities to share what God is doing around the world and how the body of believers can engage with the unreached, including among the Inuit.
Please pray for Naomi as she navigates the next steps of relocating to Durham, all while working remotely with the team in Durham.
"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself." Luke 24:27
"Please pray that we can honestly and organically share what we are about and keep doors open for relationship, without pressing these hot buttons.”
This is God at work like we’ve seen Him work overseas for so many years! Now word is spreading to non-aboriginal churches in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Please pray for favour, discernment, provision, and protection.
"It seems like [Satan] is fervent in attacking Ethnos Canada’s efforts to reach the far north for God’s glory. Pray for reaching the indigenous folks of the Yukon.”
Pray for Brent and Jodi as they pursue Ethnos' vision to see thriving indigenous churches throughout the First Nations communities in the Yukon. Currently, the Ristaus are in the early stages of seeking to build relationships with community members — this will require much prayer and wisdom going forward.