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Gwen Matyas Smid - Second Book Published
(2000 BA Pre-Education)
February 2010
Gwen came back to Manitoba for a book launch of her second children's book in a series called Mary's Atlas. This book is called Mary Meets Ontario. 
Little ol'Mary is zipping and zooming again! This time, she's helping Gavi the loon discover why Ontario's Great Lakes have dried up.
Author Gwen Smid and illustrator Sonia Nadeau are launching "Mary Meets Ontario", the second picture book in the Mary's Atlas series.
Blair Lane - Album Released
(1998-2000 College)
January 2010
Blair Lane came to Providence College all the way from Newfoundland and has been there since leaving Providence College. Blair Lane is a worship leader from the small town of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador. His music is a mix of David Crowder and Chris Tomlin with a dash of the Irish influences of the Island. His first record, titled "Only One", is attracting attention in the province and across the border. Listen to the music, the words and the spirit and prepare to be inspired. It is a privilege to have him join us for his 10 Year Reunion this summer and do some music.
Lisa Francis - First Album Released
(2007 BA Youth Leadership)
November 2009
Lisa was recently at Providence to do a concert for the College chapel while she was on tour out west. Her music and words penetrate to the soul and really minister. The album is good quality and done well. She was able to take a break from her Youth Pastor position in Nova Scotia to tour. If you want to hear more about it, visit: myspace.com/lisafrancismusic
Mike Janzen - Jazz/Blues Album of the Year
(1991 College)
October 2009
Mike's Mombacho album won the Jazz/Blues Album of the Year at the Gospel Music Awards. Steve Bell says, ”This CD firmly establishes that part of the “essence of Mike” is the tremendous jazz writer, stylist and band leader he is. Deeply embedded in this excellent collection of (mostly) original songs are Mike’s reverence, humour, compassion and joy. His is a rare and infectious gift.” Mike has been playing piano and writing music for Steve Bell for over five years.
Gord Johnson
(1983 College)
Steve Bell won for Jazz/Blues Song of the Year – Embrace the Mystery. Gord Johnson wrote this song for Steve’s multi-nominated album Devotion. Gord wrote some of the other songs on this album as well. He has been writing music for the worship at his church in Winnipeg in the tradition of Taize. We were privileged to host this Devotion Tour at Providence College and Seminary last year.
Eddie & Bonita (Friesen) Mwunvaneza
(1990-1992 College & 1986-1991 College)
September 2009
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Eddie and Bonita (Friesen) Mwunvaneza, two of our College alumni worked with some of our Seminary Counseling students this past summer in Rwanda. There was a great need to provide trauma counseling to this war torn country, so Eddie and Bonita decided to move back to Eddie’s home country of Rwanda and create a compound where people of the community can heal. As missionaries with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada Mission, they hoped for a center where people could find help with counseling, training, and support for not only basic needs but also psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs. So they initiated CenterPeace Rwanda, which is currently in infancy, but with increased support and finances will soon become a thriving resource for Rwandese.
A small group of student counselors from Providence Seminary’s Calgary extension took a two-week journey to teach Rwandan ministers methods of counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder. It was a very rewarding and challenging time for them. Hear more of the story.
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Linda Olson (1973 BRE) - New Alumni Author
August 2009
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After 35 years of working in leadership with Christian women, Linda has developed a program called Made for Something More geared to Christian women who desire to grow and be a greater influence for His Kingdom. She just launched her first book called Exceeding Your Expectations – a journey to the well that takes you from inspiration to motivation to action. A simple, but profound message that offers hope and healing for women as well as a mixed audience. She is now booking for speaking engagements for 2010. Check out her website for further information: http://www.madeforsomethingmore.com
Four Alumni Involved in Film
March 2009
Chris Radtke (2001 BA) Producer, DOP Editor
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Timothy Horch (2001 BFA) Producer, Editor
Carey Smith (2002 BFA) Plays David a financial analyst in Chicago
Brett Schmall (1996 BA) Plays the role of Nick the newspaper owner
Among Thieves tells the story of three friends who reunite 10 years after high school and uncover one of the key reasons for the War in Iraq. Their goal is to find a connection between the euro, oil and the Iraq War and deliver it to the press before being stopped by the conspirators. The film combines actual world events surrounding the war in Iraq with fictional characters to give the audience a glimpse into one of the key, yet overlooked reasons for the invasion.
Click here to purchase the Among Thieves DVD!
Firegate Films is a Winnipeg based production company headed up by Timothy Horch, Chris Radtke, and Paul H. Boge. This film was shot in Winnipeg.
Finding Home - A parable of Kingdom Life
October 2008
by Brad Huebert (1990-1995 Providence College)
"Finding Home is a parable that dissolves the veil between faith and sight to help you embrace the power and majesty of God's kingdom in your own life. Follow the epic adventures of Ivan, who finds himself in the heavenly realm of Basilea-the kingdom of God. Ivan must choose between two paths-the Old City or the New City. One leads to exhaustion and despair; the other leads to the heart of the king. Which will he choose? And even more importantly, which will you choose?"
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