Village Green Newsletter – November 2023
We are coming into the final months of 2023. As November begins, we have a number of significant things happening so hope you take time to check out all the happenings for this month. NOVEMBER SCHEDULE November 5 – There is much happening on the first Sunday of November. Here are the things you need to be aware of. November 12 – Prayer with the Elders will be from 4:00-6:00 pm in the main Auditorium.Everyone is welcome. If you desire…
Hitachinaka Happenings
Greetings from Hitachinaka, Japan. After a four-month Home Assignment in Ontario, returning “home” feels good. We dreaded a summer of weeds in the backyard and our garden on the edge of the subdivision, but our neighbour took it upon himself to do some spraying for us. We were sad to leave elderly parents, daughters Julia and Tess and her husband Jacob, as well as, new grandbaby Raphael Amos Winter, born September 13 in Toronto. Tess and Jacob live close to…
Welcome Mia Fleming!
We are thrilled to introduce Mia Joy Fleming to you all. Mia was born on October 6, 2023 at 3:13am, weighing 2.75kg / 6lbs 1oz. Fun fact! Mia is a name in English, French, and Japanese, and Filipino people pronounce it the same way as Canadians would! The Japanese characters that we have chosen for her name, 美愛, mean “beautiful love.” It’s special that she has a name in the languages that we speak 🙂 Thank you everyone for your love, support, and…
Village Green Newsletter – October 2023
Welcome to the Village Green newsletter for October. The days are getting shorter and colder but we have lots happening to keep you warm and encouraged. Welcome to Fall at Village Green! OCTOBER SCHEDULE October 1 – The first Sunday of the month is our Communion Service. As we gather around the bread and cup, may we also reflect with a heart of gratitude for what we have in Christ. Just a reminder that those attending in person can pick…
Village Green Newsletter – September 2023
We are back! After a break for the summer, we are excited to bring you our newsletter for the month of September. This is the month that typically initiates the beginning of a new ministry year. There are lots of updates with this edition so hope you are able to take the time and catch up on all that is coming in September! SUMMER IN REVIEW Before we get into the month ahead, we had an eventful summer at Village…
Hitachinaka Happenings
We are thankful for your prayers in response to our letter in April. It was a smooth transition from Japan to Waterloo. Rob`s back is much better. Tess and Jacob’s baby is due this September in Toronto, and we also are happy to announce Grady and Brittany will follow suit in October, with that birth being in Manila, Philippines. Julia, our youngest, calls the two growing babies “Thing 1 & Thing 2”, from the Cat in the Hat. We are…
Jacob and Leidy Paul
Watch Jacob and Leidy’s update video update.
Flemings in the Philippines!
Praise God for a great end to the school year. It’s so fun to reflect on this past year and think of all the experiences had, lessons learned, and relationships built at Faith. Here are some of our highlights from the last quarter of the semester: Baptisms By God’s grace, 7 high school students chose to publicly declare their repentance, faith, and obedience to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was such a privilege to watch their baptisms, and…
Village Green Newsletter-Summer 2023 Edition
Welcome to the June installment of our newsletter. This particular edition will cover the months of June, July, and August as we take a bit of a break over the summer months. The next issue will come in September with a whole range of updates and news.
Village Green Slow Pitch 2023
2023 Slow Pitch Schedule All games will be at WELDON PARK IN ARVA ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS. Games will START AT 6:15PM AND END BY 8:15PM (can go later if no late game is scheduled). Late games on Tuesdays will only be played if needed to make up games. Tournament will be held at Weldon Park on Saturday September 16th (Details to follow) May 30 Village Green/COTB – West Diamond June 6 Nazarene/Village Green – West Diamond June 15 Redemption…
This Pilgrim’s Progress…
(Please be sure to read BIG CHANGES section!) INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP GROUP Lunch & Lounge It’s been a wonderful year of working with my friend Carmen who is the Anglican Chaplain at the University of Calgary to provide lunch and sometimes more to busy, hungry students each Monday throughout the year. Many came with friends, talked amongst themselves, and left satisfied. Others asked us about ourselves, the churches we attend, the things we believe (Carmen’s collar helped!). It was precious partnership…
Flemings in the Philippines!
Dear family and friends, We have exciting news to share 🙂 Baby Fleming is on the way! We are so thankful that God has entrusted us with the gift of being parents and for all the ways that the Lord has provided for us already. Our Doctor Through referrals from other missionaries who have given birth in the Philippines, we have found a doctor who is an excellent fit for us, whom we trust, and feel comfortable with. In the Philippines,…