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).
"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself." Luke 24:27
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.
We live in a world that is dominated by the ubiquitous focus of self… And yet what God calls us to is selflessness and interdependence through teamwork.
It is into [an] incredibly complex and challenging landscape that God is opening doors for Ethnos Canada to serve. We realize that there is no quick-fix to overcome these challenges.
How can a person be raised from a shamed to honourable status?
People today are looking for direction in spite of our self-sufficient culture.
The instructions were, “If you get frostbite, don’t touch it with your hands or it will turn black." Well, Ken Dewar, Coordinating Director of FirstStory Ministries, was able to put that piece of advice to good use.
As we move forward by faith with plans to place church planting teams in Canada's north, doors are opening that were not open just a short time ago. Please pray that God would raise up labourers who would join us in the task of reaching Canada’s indigenous people.