Entries by Danielle Kinvig

Hymn Stories – February 2024

This month’s hymn is Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty penned by English minister, Reginald Heber, in the early 19th century. Heber was a gifted poet and hymnist who faithfully served his small congregation. After his death, his widow discovered he had written over 50 hymns. She succeeded in publishing his work and brought them to the forefront of the Christian community.

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Hymn Stories – December 2023

Joy is the keynote of the entire Advent season, especially for the Christian, who realizes its spiritual significance – God Himself invading this world and providing a means whereby sinful man might live eternally. Joy to the World is generally considered to be one of the most joyous Christmas hymns in existence, not in the sense of merry-making, but in the deep and solemn realization of what Christ’s birth has meant to mankind. Find out more about this hymn by Isaac Watts.

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Do you have a family story to share?

As any of our seniors on campus could tell you, a lot can happen in 70 years! At Menno Place, we’ve had the privilege of serving the community of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley for generations. In September, we’d like to capture some of the incredible stories of these families on video and share them […]

Do you have a family story to share?

As any of our seniors on campus could tell you, a lot can happen in 70 years! At Menno Place, we’ve had the privilege of serving the community of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley for generations. In September, we’d like to capture some of the incredible stories of these families on video and share them […]