A Prayer For Our Country of Canada
Written by: Paul Wipf on Saturday, July 1st, 2017
We join together in prayer for our country of Canada, on this the 150th year since Confederation.
As Christians, life is a delicate balance; standing for that which is true while seeking unity amongst ourselves whenever possible, standing firm in faith while showing grace to those who falter, holding our leaders accountable while praying for their wisdom and well-being. We believe that everyone is born with a purpose and each of us knows our job here on earth, but it takes faith and courage to live our best life. Faith means that we’ll be ....
As Christians, life is a delicate balance; standing for that which is true while seeking unity amongst ourselves whenever possible, standing firm in faith while showing grace to those who falter, holding our leaders accountable while praying for their wisdom and well-being. We believe that everyone is born with a purpose and each of us knows our job here on earth, but it takes faith and courage to live our best life. Faith means that we’ll be ....
Published in: Paul Wipf's Blog
Thoughts on Hutterite Baptism Day.
Written by: Louie Vetter on Monday, April 10th, 2017
Our life is like a grain of wheat. It is dead but precious life waits dormant inside. If it wants to live it has to die, totally and completely giving up its identity in order to live again.
When the seed gets planted it starts to germinate and life springs forth . The emerging plant rapidly finds new energy sources apart from the seed. The roots search downwards for nutrients and water while the new leaves unfurl upwards towards the life giving sun. The seed, rapidly depleting, is soon dead. It has serve....
Published in: Louie Vetter's Blog
Dariusleut Elders Response to LGBT
Written by: Paul Wipf on Monday, April 3rd, 2017
Dariusleut Elders Response to LGBT
Written by Elder Prediger Joe Wurz.
Reprinted with permission.
To understand the Hutterite faith and culture, it is helpful to understand the foundations of the system. The founders and charter members of the first Hutterian Bruderhofs were refugees who had endured persecution for their faith and were willing to lay down their lives for it. They were men and women of deep religious convictions and sincere consecration. They identified with the Brotherhood not from self-seeking motives, n....
Written by Elder Prediger Joe Wurz.
Reprinted with permission.
To understand the Hutterite faith and culture, it is helpful to understand the foundations of the system. The founders and charter members of the first Hutterian Bruderhofs were refugees who had endured persecution for their faith and were willing to lay down their lives for it. They were men and women of deep religious convictions and sincere consecration. They identified with the Brotherhood not from self-seeking motives, n....
Published in: Paul Wipf's Blog
Hutterite colony creates first-of-its-kind farm safety program
Written by: Paul Wipf on Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Posted with permission, Courtesy of Alberta Farmer newspaper,www.albertafarmexpress.ca
Written by Alexis Kienlen.
The Viking Colony is partnering with a safety expert to create a program geared to Hutterite colonies and their diverse enterprises.
Paul Wipf has a passion for safety and has always wanted to raise awareness about farm safety on his colony.
That prompted the farm manager of Viking Colony to partner with a workplace health and safety consultant to develop a first-of-its-kind safety program specifically for Hutterite c....
Written by Alexis Kienlen.
The Viking Colony is partnering with a safety expert to create a program geared to Hutterite colonies and their diverse enterprises.
Paul Wipf has a passion for safety and has always wanted to raise awareness about farm safety on his colony.
That prompted the farm manager of Viking Colony to partner with a workplace health and safety consultant to develop a first-of-its-kind safety program specifically for Hutterite c....
Published in: Paul Wipf's Blog
Chanda. My Wife’s Therapist.
Written by: Paul Wipf on Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Written by Micheal Wollman. Allan Sask. CA.
Posted with permission.
Chanda
We got to know Chanda 6 years ago when my wife Miriam started therapy at Daniels Kimber in Saskatoon. She was one of the many therapists that helped Miriam rehab from a highway accident. An accident eerily identical to the one that claimed Chanda and her family.
Chanda was a friendly compassionate person with a big heart, big smile and kind words. We remember her care and patience. We remember her joy in her children, evident when she brought Kamryn and Migui....
Posted with permission.
Chanda
We got to know Chanda 6 years ago when my wife Miriam started therapy at Daniels Kimber in Saskatoon. She was one of the many therapists that helped Miriam rehab from a highway accident. An accident eerily identical to the one that claimed Chanda and her family.
Chanda was a friendly compassionate person with a big heart, big smile and kind words. We remember her care and patience. We remember her joy in her children, evident when she brought Kamryn and Migui....
Published in: Paul Wipf's Blog