Missions Fest
Missions Fest Canada kicks off Jan 24, 2014, starting in Vancouver, BC! Ratanak will also be at Missions Fest in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax and Toronto, so mark your calendars if you live in or near these cities! Bring your friends, family, or youth group and learn about how God is transforming the lives of young girls who have been brutally abused, and changing a nation that has survived war and genocide. Come and listen to how His light is shining in the darkest communities!
Vancouver, BC: Jan 24-26, 2014
Location
Vancouver Convention Center
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Canada
Summary
This seminar by Jessica Kwee outlines a brief history of Cambodia, exploring the impact of the Khmer Rouge and years of war on the Cambodian peoples’ psyche.
We will unpack the transformation of the lives of young girls brutally abused by the sex trafficking industry and talk about how God transforms us individually.
Panel Discussion
Brian McConaghy will be participating in a panel discussion on the subject of human trafficking on Jan 24 at 1:30 pm in Room 6.
Booth
Ratanak International will also have a booth all weekend at booth H08, so be sure to swing by and say hello!
Website: http://www.missionsfestvancouver.ca
Winnipeg, MB: Feb 7-9, 2014
Location
Church of the Rock
1397 Buffalo Place
Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8
Canada
Summary
The theme for Missionfest Manitoba 2014 is “Human Trafficking: Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
Brian McConaghy is one of the keynote speakers, along with Tara Teng (Miss Canada 2011), Jim Martin (Vice President of Spiritual Formation, International Justice Mission Canada), and Glendyne Gerrard (Founding Director, Defend Dignity).
Brian will walk through the history of Cambodia and speak about the Christian witness programs in the country are having as they restore the lives of girls who have been ruthlessly exploited and abused, and transform some of the world’s most notorious communities. Even in the child brothels there is hope!
Booth
Ratanak will be hosting a booth in the main auditorium at booth space CH-C2.
Website: http://www.missionfestmanitoba.org
Brian’s Speaker Profile: http://www.missionfestmanitoba.org/speaker_03.html
Edmonton, AB: Feb 21-23, 2014
Location
Shaw Conference Center
9797 Jasper Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
Canada
Vancouver Representative Paul Dylla will be hosting a seminar on Saturday, Feb 22, 2014 at 4:15pm at Salon 6 on the meeting level. The seminar is titled, “Transformation of Cambodian Communities and Brothels”.
We will also be hosting a booth in the main exhibitor area, so come find us at booth D04 to learn more about our projects!
Website: http://www.mfest.ab.ca/missionsfest2014.html
Halifax, NS: Mar 28-30, 2014
Location
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 3J8
Canada
Ratanak will be hosting a booth and Toronto Representative Sheri Phillips will be presenting a seminar on Saturday, March 29th from 9:45-10:45am on the 5th floor in the Seton Academic Building room 526.
Please join us to engage and learn more about Ratanak’s projects and involvement in Cambodia!
Website: http://www.jesustothenations.com
Toronto, ON: April 4-5, 2014
Location
Global Kingdom Ministries
1250 Markham Road
Toronto, ON M1H 2Y9
Canada
Ratanak will be hosting a booth with volunteers to answer your questions and Paul Wan will be presenting at a seminar “Working with Children Devastated by Sex Trafficking” on Saturday April 5th in Gym Room #1.
Website: http://www.missionfest.org/