Churchnet July 2016 | Page 10

Above: Cheryl Bear of the Nadleh Whut'en First Nation, brought special music during a welcome event hosted by Canadian Baptists.

Right: Jeremy Bell, Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada, talking about the challenges and opportunities facing Baptists in Western Canada.

"The Christian faith and church is challenged,

but in many ways thriving

in this wonderful

gift we have been given in this country

of Canada."

-Jeremy Bell