'A new life': Community worship service invites people to receive Christ Over 300 people were in attendance for the Community Worship Service at the Morden Corn and Apple Festival on Sunday morning, in Downtown Morden. The Morden Corn and Apple Festival has a long history spanning five decades, celebrating community. Read More 34 years of independence of Ukraine and its religious freedom Once called “opium for the people” by Soviets, Christianity became the strength that helped independent Ukraine endure. On August 24, Ukraine marked 34 years of independence. These years have been a gradual rebuilding of national identity, language, and culture. Freedom came not only politically, but also spiritually, as the church — long persecuted under the USSR — was finally free. Vladimir Lenin’s famous line, “Religion is opium for the people,” had been the guiding philosophy behind decades of oppression. Read More Archeologists discovery points to thriving Christianity over 1,400 years ago A recent discovery in Abu Dhabi is showcasing a thriving Christianity in a place that was formerly thought to be overrun by other religions. Archaeologists and researchers recently found a plaque made of plaster that dates back 1,400 years, to the seventh and eighth centuries. Read More Grotto Theater Ministries invites community to outdoor play in St. Malo A theatre group in southern Manitoba is inviting the public to partake and enjoy their upcoming play called 'Our Lady's Legacy.' "Grotto Theater Ministries is a beautiful Christian theater group," says founder Miranda Hutlet. "We are all run entirely by volunteers and we're based in the beautiful grotto of St. Malo." Read More Debut exhibit responds to ongoing crisis in Nigeria Large-scale paintings combine with bullet casings, shoes and other objects at the 226 Gallery on Main Street for an artist’s response to a crisis continuing to unfold in his home country. Habeeb Andu’s Theatre of War addresses the ongoing kidnappings and violence carried out in his native Nigeria by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram. The crisis came to the world’s attention back in 2014 with the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls, but even as the violence persisted, the issue faded from the headlines. Read More John Crist on sobriety, faith, and finding love after scandal The past few years of comedian John Crist's life have been a rollercoaster — from a stint in rehab to his recent engagement. "The best thing that’s ever happened to me in my entire life by far, I love you so much @lyfeoflyd," says Crist on social media. Read More Josiah Queen’s new album invites listeners into God’s presence Josiah Queen is a new name in CCM that many are getting to know quickly, and now he's released a full-length album called Mt. Zion. At just 22 years old, Queen was recently nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Artist of the Year. His previous album, Prodigal, alongside the title track, is what put the singer on the map. Read More Voice of the Martyrs Korea to add fifth daily broadcast to North Korea Voice of the Martyrs Korea announced that it is adding a fifth daily 30-minute broadcast to North Korea. That move comes as most government-sponsored broadcasts into the country by the United States and South Korea have been discontinued. Voice of the Martyrs Korea says that the new broadcast will consist of the sermons of early Korean Christians and an uninterrupted reading of the Bible. Read More Brooke & Koda’s Iced Tea Stand raises over $26,000 for local girl battling cancer It was another record-breaking year for “Brooke and Koda’s Iced Tea Stand,” the grassroots fundraiser started by two kids that has grown into one of the most inspiring community traditions in the southeast. This summer, the stand raised a whopping $26,650 to help four-year-old Callie Augustine, who is currently battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Read More Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Ukrainian children's hospital after rocket attack Workers dangle from ropes as they brush the last bit of white paint on the trim of the Okhmatdyt children’s cardiac hospital in Kyiv. Below them, a damaged children's stroller and construction supplies sit atop a tree-covered garbage heap. Windows of some surrounding buildings are still boarded up with plywood. Read More ‘House of David’ star credits show for inspiring his walk with God Michael Iskander, the actor who portrays David in the show House of David, has recently confessed his faith in God publicly. "Today is a very special day, that looking back has been a long time in the making," says Iskander on Instagram. "Today I joined the Catholic faith. I’ve felt a calling to this church for a long time, and as time went on, this calling became louder and louder." Read More Grace Kelley recently baptized in same church she stole a van from Famous country star Wynona Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, had her whole life turned around after she encountered the love of God last year. Kelley has had a traumatic past filled with drugs, addiction, abuse, and jail time. Read More Nashville-based Love & the Outcome brings its worship to Morden Originally from Winnipeg, Love & the Outcome, a husband-and-wife musical duo, has made waves in the Christian music scene. The pair, now based in Nashville, has released a handful of albums since it was first signed to Curb | Word Entertainment in 2013. Over the years, songs such as “You got this” and “I’m not lucky — I’m blessed” have defined the sound of the group. Read More James Mead from Kutless gives update after stroke The guitarist of the Christian rock band Kutless, James Mead, is slowly healing after he had a stroke in July. "I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has supported me and my family since my stroke on July 26th," says Kutless on social media. "Your generosity, kindness, and encouragement have meant the world to us - we truly wouldn't be where we are without you." Read More Winnipeg parkade to echo with songs of praise, prayers for the city A Winnipeg parkade is set to play host to a powerful evening of worship and prayer this weekend. Testimony Olumade is on the ANAN Experience team and says the ministry was formed after a December 2023 prayer walk. "As I was walking, I experienced a lot to stop me in my tracks. And in a quick vision, I saw Winnipeg and the crowd worshiping," Olumade said. "It was a lot of people worshiping and proclaiming the name of Jesus. Right there, I heard the Lord tell me, 'Yes, this is My vision for the city. The church will be united and the name of Jesus proclaimed in the city.'" Read More Forrest Frank calls out Christian artists for mocking his miracle, Matthew West and Cory Asbury apologize After the miraculous healing of Forrest Frank's broken back and the hit song that came from it, many parody videos popped up. Two of those were made by Christian artists Matthew West and Cory Asbury, who have since apologized to Frank. In late July, Frank was skateboarding with his son outside his home when he fell and broke his back, including multiple fractures to his L3 and L4 vertebrae. The incident was caught on camera, and Frank initially posted the video to ask people for prayers. Read More Hope in every step: Winnipeg walk raises over $60,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Over $60,000 was raised recently during Winnipeg's second annual Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) held this past weekend at Assiniboine Park. Roughly 300 people showed up for the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (CPFF) Winnipeg walk on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Read More 'We are a non-profit organization': Trailblazers Life Choices is August's Danny's Lunch Break winner! The staff at Trailblazers Life Choices in Steinbach were the excited recipients of August's Danny's Whole Hog BBQ Lunch Break from CHVN on Thursday. Trailblazers Life Choices is an organization that has been assisting adults with disabilities for two decades. Read More Wilson Phillips singer runs Christian ministry after experience with witchcraft Chynna Phillips Baldwin from the '90s pop band Wilson Phillips recently opened up about her time dabbling in witchcraft and how she came to put all her trust in God. Phillips Baldwin was recently interviewed on the Ex-Psychic Saved Podcast with Jenn Nizza, titled "Escaping the Deception of the New Age and Finding Her Identity in Christ; Her Powerful Testimony of Deliverance and Redemption." Read More