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Hi friend,
We are just over a week past Easter Sunday, when we celebrate the rising of our Lord and Saviour. It reminds us that death and suffering do not have the final word. God brings new life even when things feel broken or lost.
As we look ahead to our MDS Canada national project in Denare Beach, Sask., we have been moved by the number of volunteers who have signed up. The summer is already full, though we still need help in May and June (see below). It is humbling to see so many people offer their time—whether for a week, a month, or longer.
Many of these volunteers return again and again. Why? Each person has their own reasons, but I think one of the draws to volunteer is that we glimpse the same spirit of resurrection we celebrate at Easter. As we hammer, paint, and plumb, we join in God’s work of renewal and new life.
When disaster survivors walk into a rebuilt home, it can feel like a kind of resurrection. Sylvia Starr, from Libau, Man., said it this way: “You didn’t just build us a place to live—you brought our family back to life.”
Respond. Rebuild. Restore. is more than a tagline. It reflects God’s renewing, resurrecting work. What an honour, blessing, and privilege to be part of.
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