Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send?
And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
— Isaiah 6:8-9

our Missions Focus for NOVEMber 2024

Kent & Brenda Royer - Wycliffe Bible Translators
As members of Hillcrest Church, Kent and Brenda Royer answered the Lord’s call to work with Wycliffe Bible Translators 29 years ago!

WHAT WE DO:

The Bible translation task is down to under 1000 languages needing to start a New Testament translation. This map shows the remaining work to be done and you’ll also recognize it as the 10/40 window.

The 10/40 Window

The 10/40 window is the location of most of the geo-political unrest in the world.
However, by working wisely with the local church, assisting local translators and with the use of modern technology, the work continues even in these difficult areas. In fact the pace of Bible translation starts and completions is even speeding up!
We recently heard a message on Acts 13 that focused on how the local church in Antioch, in sending out Paul and Barnabas, believed that they were serving the local church, because every church is local somewhere ….. so even though Paul and Barnabas were sent away, they were encouraging or establishing a local church wherever they were ministering. We know that when sermons and the Gospel are shared in the local language the meaning becomes clear. More people attend church services because now they can hear God’s Word in the language they understand best. We believe there is no better way to serve the local church than to provide them the Scriptures in their language. We are excited about having a part in this ministry.

Personally we are currently at an impasse and need to improve our financial support level. We’re asking you to prayerfully consider joining our support team, to work together with us to serve the Bibleless people groups of the world. We appreciate your prayerful consideration of helping us serve local churches worldwide that are still waiting for God’s Word in their language

For Financial support, please use the QR Code to link directly to our Wycliffe Ministry page.

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Kent & Brenda Royer
Wycliffe Ministry Page

Thank you for your Prayers & Encouragement.

Operation Christmas Child
National Collection Week - November 18 - 24, 2024
Hillcrest Church is a Regional collection center for OCC Shoeboxes. Please bring your filled boxes to the church by 3pm (closed at 4) on Sunday November 24th.

The video above will give you tips on packing your shoebox and show how the Gospel is delivered along with each shoebox.

 

Meet our Missions partners

The Connection

We Connect Locals to International People by building meaningful relationships through English Mentoring, training and events.

Canadian Bridge Of Hope-INDIA

Canadian Bridge of Hope is a charitable non-profit organization based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Our support directly aids in food, shelter, and education of children, providing college training and job opportunities, and making health care available to those who will otherwise go without in rural parts of India.

EMCC Partnership

As a member of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, HIllcrest partners with our denomination as they develop Global Missions partnerships.

Hillcrest Community Care

Our Furniture Ministry delivers gently used furniture to families in need based upon referrals from local Community Agencies. The Community Care fund also supports our Palliative Care basket ministry and helps.

 

Rescue Cambodia

We are a haven for orphan and at risk children, families living with HIV/AIDS, and destitute elderly women.

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRY

Offering spiritual support and encouragement to students at the Medicine Hat College.

Nehemiah Construction Ministries

Locally directed charity drilling water wells in Northern Kenya. Bringing clean drinking water to the the people living in the Turkana region.

The Nigeria Project

Supporting the persecuted church in Northern Nigeria

 

Nurture Pregnancy Centre

As a Christian Non-Profit organization right here in Medicine Hat, they are demonstrating Christ’s love by assisting those facing challenges during and after pregnancy

Prairie Gleaners

Being resource rich in Canada we exist to support resource poor communities through donations of food, materials and supplies.

Whispering Pines Camp

Located in the Cypress Hills, our purpose is to be a place away from the ordinary settings of life where relationships with Jesus Christ can grow and deepen. We are excited about the upcoming season - we offer many camps for different ages as well as retreat bookings etc.

Wycliffe Bible Translation

Kent & Brenda Royer - Langley, BC

EVents for the community are also a part of our Local Outreach