Would you like to improve your ability to communicate the Gospel to people from other cultures? How can we be better messengers of the Message?

Cross cultural church planter and international speaker Roland Muller teaches what the Bible says about guilt, fear and shame-based worldviews.

Muller has authored works on these critical issues: becoming an accepted messenger, sharing a meaningful message, and building a community of belonging.
We live in a wonderful culturally-diverse community and opportunities to connect and care are everywhere.

Engaging the Cultures in your Local Community – 1 evening Seminar
Date: Thursday, September 4th 2008
Time: Networking from 7:00 pm; Program starts from 7:30– 9:00 pm
Speaker: Roland Muller
Location: Power to Change, Conference Room A
20385 – 64th Avenue, Langley (next to Costco) Ample parking available.
Suggested donation for the seminar: $10. All donations gratefully accepted.

Registration is required. 604-596-3611 or info@pregnancyoptionscentre.com
Co-hosted by Pregnancy Options, Refugee Highway Partnership and Intercultural Network Canada.

China Briefing with Chan Kei Thong

What happens when 40+ global Swiss economists come together to ask one of China's top economist Dr Zhao Xiao why he's a Christian? Here's a short clip of Mr Chan Kei Thong presenting Dr. Zhao Xiao's talk on Oct 19, 2007 in Richmond. ICN jointly sponsored The China Briefing with TWU and Leadership Development International.

China is the new old - a global fiery dragon that has been reawakened to take centre stage in the world’s economy and is finding a new leadership under the headship of Christ. To quote Mr. Thong on the final analysis of what his Chairman Jesus Christ is revealing, “God has a plan for the ages and He has a heart to reach the world…for two thousand years, the church has been working towards the fulfillment of the Great Commission and now we stand in human history, the point at which the Great Commission could be fulfilled and China plays a very significant role because China is not just a missions field, but a missionary force.”

Open Homes, Open Hearts Ideas!

Would you like to throw a party to introduce your intercultural friends to Jesus Christ?

Would you trust God to use your party to give them something more than just a meal?

Would you want to some Party Hints?

If you wish to purchase a Party Hints packet, where everything you need for a successful intercultural party is all inside, do drop us a comment or call Intercultural Network Canada at 604-514-2015.

For this Christmas, you can tell the Christmas story retelling the first Christmas in our Christmas drama play written by Nikki White. Or consider simply bringing them into your home and sharing a meal with them and telling them the story of the Christmas tree. Have an idea you would like to share? Put your comments on the blog and get your friends on your team to share the true meaning of Jesus' birth.

China Briefing on Friday- October 19, 2007

Intercultural Dessert Evening in Abbotsford

Open Home Open Hearts

"I've only been here for 8 months. It's difficult here in Canada because my husband is in Korea."- Cathy (first person seated on right)

"It's a good way to share Jesus with others."- Jean (first person standing on left)

"Can we have the recipe to the salad dressing you made?" - Barbara (middle) and many of us who asked Grace (3rd from left seated) for the recipe to a pineapple/kiwi dressing she had made for her prawn salad.

When Emmie Stanley decided to move into a new place in Langley over a year ago, she had wanted to create a tea room for women who would come and enjoy a time of sharing and caring in a Canadian home. For immigrants, this is more than a tea room; this is a safe haven to develop precious friendships and to hear from one another. Life among the believers spelt out in Acts 2:43-47 ends with what the Lord did . "...And every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved."

When we open our homes, we invite an openness of hearts. The first week Emmie had invited 10 women from the ESL class in her church to come for a high tea. Gail, one of Emmie's friends demonstrated how to bake scones. Life in Canada was discussed and questions were asked. 14 women came the second week and there they heard a personal testimony from Maxine who told everyone her own challenges coming to Canada as well as how she had met Jesus. They also talked about what heaven could look like. The final week, the women brought food for a potluck. Jean Long from China came to personalize the names of everyone by writing it out calligraphically in Chinese. Shirley shared the Gospel using Intercultural Network's Discovering God in Chinese characters.

Even though everyone who had come were already Christians, I have no doubt that the encouragement of such fellowships in a home will do more to inspire others to open their own hearts and their own homes to the unreached immigrant in our neighbourhoods.

If you wish to open your home to others and don't know how to do that, please call Janet or Shirley at (604)514-2000 to ask for our Open Hearts Open Homes Kit.

Rwandan Revival Memorial 2007

Thirteen years ago in April 1994, 800,000 to 1 million people died in the space of 100 days while the world watched. The Rwandan genocide has been called humanity’s greatest failure. Florence Nsenga-Drent, from Intercultural Network is more than just a victim; she’s a refugee, a spokesperson and a pioneer. Drumming on her African djembe, this is the fourth Rwandan memorial she has organized. God has placed a powerful words of reconciliation upon her lips.



From Jeremiah 33:3-7,

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses in this city and the royal palaces of Judah that have been torn down to be used against the siege ramps and the sword in the fight with the Babylonians: 'They will be filled with the dead bodies of the men I will slay in my anger and wrath. I will hide my face from this city because of all its wickedness. Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before.”



Florence has a deep passion to see her people find healing and freedom, which is the reason why when she stirs up Rwandans in the Greater Vancouver area, Nigerians, Congolese, Kenyans, Sudanese and Burandis come. When she calls out to the crowd of sixty people who gathered in Johnston Heights Church if the Spirit of Jeremiah is here, peoples’ heads turn. When she asks how many had a broken heart like Nehemiah had, people are visibly struck. When she voices the question “what do you have to give” in the same vein as the widow whose oil pot never run out, peoples’ faith begins to turn to God. Finally, she challenges those present to develop the spirit of Esther. Thirteen years is a long time to grieve. Now is the day of rebuilding. Now is the time of revival.



With Nikki White and her band accompanying us in a time of worship, we sang in Swahili, Rwandese and English. Iyo manu yacu, or How Great is our God!



Florence’s sons Emmanuel recited his heart-felt poem and Ian, Alvin and their friend rapped and hip-hopped renewal and revival. Wellsprings Ministries has starting the process of rebuilding this nation four years ago by opening Christian schools in rural areas. One school had just opened in January 2007 with 126 students. Even as the night progressed, full containers of books and computers are making their way towards Kigali.



The future of Rwanda belong to the next generation and as pastors stood up one by one, shoulder to shoulder began to pray revival, health and healing, the air was electric with the song of He reigns.

“I was there in Rwanda for every one of those 100 days. I cannot tell you how I survived but I can tell you why…without Jesus in my life, I don’t know where I will be.” – Marie Louise

Sri Lankan Evening of Prayer April 28, 2007

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If you wish to have more information, please contact Esther Illangakoon at (604) 584-6697. Thank you.