Psalm 23 “… and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Dwelling…having a home… a safe place. Housing is essential. Affordable and available housing is an “issue” from coast to coast to coast in Canada. Shelter is a basic human need. Some say it is a human right. Oh Canada! In this… Read more »
Fellowship of the Least Coin In-Gathering Service for 2022
Fellowship of the Least Coin The International Committee for the Fellowship of the Least Coin (ICFLC) has prepared an In-Gathering Service for 2022. Organizers can modify or choose different hymns, scriptures, and ways of connecting and presenting the material (e.g., dramatization, message, testimonial, small group discussions). For a service copy, go to https://www.fellowshipoftheleastcoin.org/ingathering-service. The In-Gathering… Read more »
WDP 2023 Coordinators Planning & Promoting
September 2022 Hello World Day of Prayer Coordinators for 2023! The World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2023 program was written by the women of Taiwan with the theme, “I have heard about your faith” based on Ephesians 1: 15-19. RESOURCES will be available online at wicc.org on November 1,… Read more »
Recipe – Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes
Pineapple Cakes Little pineapple cakes are a common treat from bakeries in Taiwan. They are usually baked in special square pans: these have been adapted. Filling Two 398 mL cans crushed pineapple 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/3 cup white sugar Dough ¾ cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup icing sugar 1 egg plus… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2023 Artwork
World Day of Prayer Prepared by the WDP Committee of Taiwan March 3, 2023 “I Have Heard About Your Faith” Artist Statement We are excited to unveil the artwork for World Day of Prayer 2023. Description of the artwork The artwork depicts many themes from life in Taiwan. Taiwan has a history of being colonized… Read more »
Restorative Justice Resources: Taking Action Against Gender-Based Violence
WICC has continually supported grassroots organizations fighting violence against women through prayer, grants and resources. Violence against women happens in all cultures and religions, in all ethnic and racial communities, at every age, and in every income group. Statistics reported by the Canadian government and Department of Justice over the last ten years consistently echo… Read more »
“Why pray? How to Pray?” – Anita Gittens, WICC Board Treasurer
1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18 (New International Version) “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” It is so often said that “Prayer is talking to God”, it is a way of communicating with God. We know that in building all relationships, communication is… Read more »
“For I Know the Plans I Have For You” – Personal Story of Ukraine by Viktoriia Marko
This is the story of God’s plan for my family. I came to Canada in my eighth month of pregnancy, five years ago, with my husband and three children. We didn’t have any relatives or jobs and I was the only person who spoke English. However, we had a deep trust in God’s plan for… Read more »
WICC Story by Brenda Halk, WICC Board Member
Brenda Halk has represented the Canadian Baptist Ministries on the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) Board since 2021. Her connection to WICC started thirty years ago when, as a young mom, she was asked to lead two World Day of Prayer services in Waterloo. Two years ago, Brenda reconnected with WICC to assist a… Read more »
Fundraising 2022
WOMEN’S INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL OF CANADA Dear Friend of WICC, We are praying that you and your family are well in this prolonged pandemic and troubled times. In the midst of uncertainties under which we are living, the World Day of Prayer emerges each year like a balm of hope with an invitation to place… Read more »