Mindful By All Means by Paul Boeker, Editor


Seven years ago our Fellowship developed a new vision statement. At the heart of the statement is the key intention “so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed.” It


is the goal of our Fellowship to see Christ proclaimed “at every opportunity.” In this issue of Fellowship Focus, watch how people are creating opportunities to share the Gospel. Stuartburn Gospel Chapel has found a way to build on a camp


ministry to reach kids who have limited opportunities to hear the Gospel or grow as believers (see Church News, page 20). Salem Church has partnered with other churches to offer a


cooking class as a way to build relationships with new residents and “share who Christ is in a tangible way” (see “Cooking for Dummies,” page 10). Find out how Jansen Bible Church used an abandoned house


to build relationships for Christ (see “Jansen Bible Restores a House,” page 17). FEBC Churches in Saskatchewan have united to plant a


church in Saskatoon. Read about the plan and the planter on pages 11 and 12. Learn how an empty gas tank provided an opportunity for one


person to proclaim the Gospel (see “Catch the Vision,” page 24). And there’s a special treat for your children. Read “A Snake


Snuck In” (see page 16).to teach your children that we “ought always to pray and not to faint.” As we begin a new year under God’s grace, perhaps we should


keep Paul’s personal strategy in mind: “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things [friend, servant, teacher, mentor, encourager] to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings” (1 Corinthians 9:22-23 ESV). Happy New Year!


Depression: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective


Larisa Cornelius will present a free webinar on depression on January 26 at 7pm cst.


Tis webinar will be directed towards anyone who wants to un- derstand more about depression, what it is, and what to do if they or others are experiencing symptoms. Tis webinar will offer an introductory understanding of


depression. In this presentation, you will learn how to recognize depression, the way in which depression can impact someone’s life, and when to seek help for depression. We will also briefly consider a Biblical understanding of depression and how to assist others who have depression within a ministry context. Finally, we will discuss suicide, including signs to look for, questions to ask, and what to do if someone is considering suicide. Larisa Cornelius is currently completing her doctorate in


Students on Mission: College students who are planning to take a summer mission assignment for six weeks or longer may apply for a grant from the FEBC Commission on Mis- sions. Request an application packet from info@febcministries.org


Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. She is specializing in the assessment and treatment of childhood mental health difficulties, but also has experience working in adult clinical settings. Larisa is married to Dave Cornelius; this past summer they celebrated their 10 year anniversary. When she’s not busy writing her dissertation, Larisa enjoys reading, baking, and playing on one of her church’s worship teams.


Sign up at fellowshipforward.org to reserve a seat at this free webinar. Tis 45-minute webinar will be January 26 at 7 pm cst.


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