Coffee House - Erin Funk

Spring is in the air and what better way to usher it in then with music, art and caffeinated drinks.  Don't forget the Coffee House this Friday, Feb. 26th, at 7:30pm at the eXchange, 116 Main St.  The evening will feature local musicians such as Amy Bergman-Loewen, Paul Bergman, Erin Martens, and Erin Funk. Erin Funk, friend to Erin Martens and Amy Bergman-Loewen, has often played along many of her singer/songwriter...

Coffee House - Art Auction - This Friday

A Silent Art Auction will be taking place through out the night with paintings from Lloyd Letkeman (South America), Wanda Friesen (Africa), Richelle Wiebe (Asia), and Erin Martens.  Among the art selections will be the Global Christmas Paintings that are currently hanging in the Worship Centre at the eXchange. Cover is $3 at the door, and all proceeds from admission, the cafe, and art auction will go to Build...

"Who Loves You Baby?" - Ted Needs A Haircut. - UPDATE

As we come down the wire, it is looking like a nice trim is in the cards, unless the "baldies" pick up the pace.  As of Wednesday morning "Trim" leads with $320 pledged and "Shave" trails with $175.  It is not to late to honor the great the Telly Savalas.   Remember all money will go to support the latest newcomer family in Altona through Build a Village. To vote with your pledges email trim@seedschurch.ca ...

Coffee House - Amy Bergman Loewen

To go along with February's theme of JOY, Seeds has decided to put on a Coffee House Feb. 26th, at 7:30pm at the eXchange, 116 Main St. , Altona, as a way for people to overcome the winter blues through music, espresso drinks, desserts, and community. The evening will feature local musicians such as Amy Bergman-Loewen, Paul Bergman, Erin Martens, and Erin Funk. Amy Bergman Loewen, singer/songwriter from Altona, MB...

His Banner Over Me

He has taken me to the banquet hall.  And his banner over me is love.-Song of Songs 2:4 Everyone can use a word of encouragement every now and then.  Even if it can be difficult to receive, even difficult to believe sometimes, those words of encouragement somehow make their way into our hearts and minds and nourish us right where we need it most. So if a word of encouragement from another person is so...

Missional Opportunity! - Refugees

On February 24th, a nine person family from Palestine will FINALLY have a new place to call home! It's been a long wait, and there will be many adjustments and struggles ahead, but they will have a place to call home! There are more refugees from Palestine than any where else in the world.  This will be a new and exciting challenge for us, as we welcome a new family, and learn a new culture! In preparation,...

Ted Needs a Haircut - UPDATE!

After a tepid day of voting, it is looking like Ted is getting his head shaved!  If you want to save the curly, thick, yet greying hair, you will need to start "upping the ante".  (That is latin for "show me the money").  There is still 10 more days to vote with your pledges to Build a Village - Refugee Ministry.   All money raised will go directly to supporting and sponsoring refugees in Altona. To...

Coffee House - Paul Bergman

To go along with February's theme of JOY, Seeds has decided to put on a Coffee House Feb. 26th, at 7:30pm at the eXchange, 116 Main St. , Altona, as a way for people to overcome the winter blues through music, espresso drinks, desserts, and community. The evening will feature local musicians such as Amy Bergman-Loewen, Paul Bergman, Erin Martens, and Erin Funk. Paul Bergman, lives in Southern Manitoba and writes...

Radical Joy - Ted Needs Help and a Haircut

As Ted (Co-Pastor) shared this past Sunday morning, he is in dire need of a haircut, but there is some controversy over what he should do next.  Some people favor a simple trim, while others are ready for a complete shaved head.  Now is your opportunity.  Over the next two weeks you can have a say.  Will it be a trim or a shave.  To influence the outcome you can vote with your money and pledges. ...

Coffee House - Featuring Erin Martens

To go along with February's theme of JOY, Seeds has decided to put on a Coffee House Feb. 26th, at 7:30pm at the eXchange, 116 Main St. , Altona, as a way for people to overcome the winter blues through music, espresso drinks, desserts, and community. The evening will feature local musicians such as Amy Bergman-Loewen, Paul Bergman, Erin Martens, and Erin Funk. Erin Martens, is a Fine Arts Major and singer/songwriter...

Radical Joy - Coffee House

To go along with February's theme of JOY, Seeds has decided to put on a Coffee House Feb. 26th, at 7:30 as a way for people to overcome the winter blues through music, espresso drinks, desserts, and community.  The evening will feature local musicians such as Amy Bergman-Loewen, Paul Bergman, Erin Martens, and Erin Funk.  A Silent Art Auction will be taking place through out the night with paintings...

"Penny for your Thoughts" - Centering Prayer

We have approximately 60,000 thoughts a day!  Of these 60,000 thoughts many of them are repetitive or cyclical.  This is what is noticed by many when they start doing Centering Prayer.  On February 6th Seeds hosted Jack & Judith Klaverkamp of Contemplative Outreach Manitoba. They taught us how to be present to God in silence while navigating an onslaught of thoughts. Both the morning &...

Christmas Unlimited Update

  In our lead up to Christmas we had the opportunity to purchase alternative Christmas gifts of  Water, Hope, Food, Shelter, and Comfort. Seeds responded with radical generosity and purchased $9322 of Alternative Gifts.  On December 20 the Seeds Community had a blast as we opened all of the alternative gifts and celebrated the Unlimited gift of Jesus...

EnJOY - Surprise Dance - Video

Sometimes joy is viral like the common cold.  Maybe you will catch some of it from this video. ...