Supporting Ghana’s Mission School

Gmanejere’s Mission School opened this year—but the roof is still unfinished.

This past weekend, we had the honor of hearing from our missionaries in Ghana—Enoch, Janice, and Lucy Jabab. They shared about the incredible ways God is at work in Ghana and how lives are being transformed through the Gospel.

Enoch sharing with us the needs for the school

As a church family, we often ask: How can we support our missionaries? Prayer is the first and most powerful way. Let’s continue to pray that God would surround our missionaries and our brothers and sisters in Ghana Missions with the right people, resources, and encouragement.

But there’s also a very practical way we can help right now. After many years of prayer, the church in Gmanejere opened a Mission School in January 2025! This school is already a beacon of hope for children and families in the community.

Currently, the students are meeting in the new church building structure—but the building doesn’t yet have a roof. To complete the project, they need to raise $20,000.

This is where we get to step in.

Jesus has been so generous with us—what better way to respond than to be generous toward others? Together, we can help finish this school and give these children a safe place to learn and grow in faith.

💡 Here’s how you can help!

1. Online Donation

  • Go to cimcanada.org/donate

  • Select “Donate Once”

  • Choose “Ghana ministry” from the dropdown

  • In the memo line, type: “Ghana church roofing project”

2. E-Transfer

3. Cheque

  • Payable to: Chinese International Missions Canada

  • Memo: “Ghana church roofing project”

📩 Questions?
Email: [email protected]

Callout for Volunteers Grade 3-6

Our children’s ministry is growing and we’re looking for teachers and leaders who love Jesus and enjoy working with kids. If you feel that God is leading you to serve him through teaching, leading small groups or building relationships, contact [email protected]!

Interested in Supporting Local Missions in NE Calgary?

Pastor Calvin serves on the Prairie District Board as the Church Plant Catalyst, focusing on planting churches across lower Alberta and Saskatchewan, and is excited to share a new opportunity to support a local Urdu and Punjabi speaking church plant in Calgary!

A dedicated group from the Prairie District has been meeting for 18 months at their Monterey Park church in Calgary since 2023, praying for a new work in the city’s NE communities. The district has called Pastor Amir Younas and his family to lead this Urdu and Punjabi speaking church plant for immigrants and they started their work in Nov. 2024.

About Pastor Amir
“I am Pastor Amir Younas and I grew up in Pakistan. During high school, I came to know the Lord Jesus through the ministry of my evangelist American friend who was serving in Pakistan. I am married to Nadia and God has blessed us with four children.

Prior to moving to Canada to study at Prairie College, I worked in Dubai. In my free time I had the privilege to minister among the labour camps of United Arab Emirates, in Pakistan, and several other countries over the last 10 years. I hold a diploma in Evangelism and Discipleship and a Bachelor of Arts/ Pastoral degree from Prairie College. In May 2024 I received an MA degree in Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia).

I love Jesus Christ and I'm passionate to tell others about Him and my faith. I have a high view of God's holy Word and I strongly believe that through the gift of teaching and preaching alongside faithful men I desire to help believers grow in their faith and knowledge about God and the Holy Scriptures. Through my past life experiences, I can help in the growth of the church. I'm bilingual and love to talk about my faith with others in the languages I speak.

With a submitting spirit we plan to lead a biblically healthy church in northeast Calgary by shepherding and guiding the congregation in many aspects of the ministry of the church. Our desire is to see believers become "salt & light" to the world around them, wherever Christ has called them to be. Our past experience discipling believers in Pakistan and the Middle East has equipped us to understand challenges that believers from that part of the world face, and God has increased our passion to equip believers with solid biblical understanding.”

We would love the involvement of SCCEFC to pray and support this new local mission endeavor! Here’s how:

Get involved
Share this church plant opportunity with your church and leaders, and consider how your church can partner with Amir and this project. You can invite them to your prayer meetings, Sunday speaking, and fellowship sharing.

You can also pray for Amir, his family, the neighbourhood, and the church plant. Commit to financially supporting this church plant by giving to the Prairie District Church Expansion Fund. Our goal is to raise $38,000 from our district churches and members.

Consider giving personally or as a fellowship/life group project!

Give
E-Transfer to [email protected] (preferred) designate "Church Expansion Fund: Monterey Park church plant project" in the notes section. Cheque payable to EFCC-Prairie District (designated "Church Expansion Fund: Monterey Park church plant project") Mail to: Prairie District Financial Secretary (Rachel) Box 807, Nobleford AB T0L 1S0

Learn more
Prairie District Church Planting Catalyst Calvin Sun [email protected]
Church Planting Missionary Amir Younas [email protected]

Message from Calvin: The Spiritual Practice of Devotions

Dear church family, happy new year!

It’s perfect time to reflect on our spiritual practices and renew our commitment to growing closer to Jesus.

A small but impactful change is adjusting our devotional life. Daily devotions is time spent with our Lord and listening to and absorbing His Word. It sustains us each day, making it essential for followers of Jesus.

The practice of devotion involves dedicating time to read scriptures, reflect on the day ahead, and engage in prayer and communion with God. It can be enriched by devotional books, offering daily reflections on scripture that encourage spiritual growth.

If you are a new believer or someone who is learning this spiritual practice, I invite you to take small bites:

  • Read a small passage or a few verses each day.

  • Reflect on the passage and in your prayer ask God to teach and reveal His grace and mercy to you.

  • You can also pick a devotional book to get you started in your practice. The Our Daily Bread booklet is a fantastic start and it's free at the welcome desk at church!

If you are a long-time Christian, consider adding to your practice:

  • Start the day with a scripture passage (e.g., a Reading plan), and prayer.

  • During your afternoon break, pick one of the devotional books below to supplement your reflections.

  • You can also go with a devotional like Paul D. Tripp's New Morning Mercies which includes a reflection section and a meaty scriptural passage to pray and meditate on at the end of each reading.

  • Before bed, reflect on the day's events and how God spoke to you through your devotional readings. Morning devotions help you stay attuned to His guidance throughout the day. End with a prayer of thanks and seek His rest for the night.

Devotional practice is essential for every disciple, helping us grow closer to Jesus daily. That's why it's important to have a routine I can fully commit to.

Here are a few recommended devotional books for you to try out this year. Each of these resources is different in style and tone, and I recommend you see their sample content to get a sense of their purposes and goals:

  • Our Daily Bread (Free and at the Welcome Desk)

  • New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

  • Catching Whimsy by Bob Goff

  • My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

You can also see some of the reviews of these books here.

I would love to hear about your devotional journey this year and to encourage you through the growth and challenges you might encounter. Do send me your reflections and learnings! Contact me at [email protected]

Happy New Year, and may your year be filled with new mercies every morning.

Blessings,

Calvin Sun