<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Providence Seminary</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/rss</link><description>Top Stories</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2013 Providence</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 7:35:32 CST</pubDate><ttl>10</ttl><image><title>http://www.providenceseminary.ca</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/rss</link><url>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/rss/seminary.gif</url><width>218</width><height>55</height><description>CCMBC Media</description></image><item><title>Providence Grad Cycles from Sea to Sea</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/seminary/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=605</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
Summer Plans?Providence Seminary student Christeena Nienhuis plans to be on her bike a lot this summer. A graduate student in the Global Studies program, Nienhuis will be participating in the 2013 Sea to Sea Bike Tour which will see her trekking across North America. The 3,900 - mile ride, designed to raise awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world, starts in Los Angeles on June 22nd and ends in New York City on August 24th, 2013. The challenge includes nine weeks on the road, cycling an average of 68 miles per day, and resting only on Sundays.Providence takes pride in seeing our students active in the community. Christeena's activity this summer embodies the compassion and drive of our students, and we wish her the best on her incredible journey!For more information on the this exciting adventure, check out www.seatosea.orgYou can also read about some of the attention Christeena is getting in her hometown of Sarnia, Ontario.http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/05/01/sarnia-cyclist-riding-across-north-america-to-help-reduce-poverty]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Calgary Seminary Students Graduate from Providence</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/seminary/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=604</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
<br/>The 2013 Providence Theological Seminary Calgary Graduation Ceremony and Banquet were held on May 11 at Ambrose University College and Seminary. This year PTS graduated a total of 13 students in two programs: the 2-year Master of Arts in Counselling, and the 3-year Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. These 13 joined 24 students PTS graduated on April 20 at the ceremony in Otterburne.The accomplishment of these graduates was celebrated with wives, husbands, children, parents, grandparents and friends. Three graduates (one at the ceremony and two at the banquet) reflected on their educational experience and its impact on their personal lives as well as its preparation for ministry in the counseling field. The Graduation Address was given by Dr. David Johnson, Interim President of Providence University College and Theological Seminary.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Providence Chamber Singers Tour Western Canada</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/seminary/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=602</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
April 23rd - Rossburn, MB (Rossburn Alliance)<br/>April 24th - Regina, SK (All Saints Anglican Church)<br/>April 25th - Taber, AB (Taber Evangelical Free Church)<br/>April 26th - Lethbridge, AB (Immanuel Christian High School)<br/>April 27th - Creston, BC (Redeemer Lutheran Church)<br/>April 29th - Abbotsford, BC (Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church)<br/>April 30th - Vancouver, BC (Union Gospel Mission)<br/>May 2nd - Victoria, BC (Pacific Christian School)<br/>May 4th - Kamloops, BC (Kamloops Evangelical Free Church)<br/>May 6th - Strathmore, AB (Brentwood Elementary School) - High River, AB (High River Baptist Church)<br/>May 7th - Breton, AB (Faith Evangelical Covenant Church)<br/>May 10th - Churchbridge, SK (Churchbridge High School) - Marchwell, SKProvidence University College is pleased to announce the Providence Chamber Singers 2013 Choir Tour from April 23rd to May 11th.The Chamber Singers are a 28-voice, award-winning choir under the direction of interim conductor Lowell Friesen, a former graduate of the music program. The singers are comprised of undergraduate majors from a variety of academic disciplines, are selected on the basis of their talents, as well as their commitment to excellence in performing and service to others. Our performers provide a real-life example of the academic excellence and character development we strive for at Providence. This ensemble demonstrates outstanding leadership in worship and ministry, providing music that will uplift, and inspire listeners, presenting the Christian message through song and word. The Choirs repertoire includes mostly a cappella works from Byrd, Victoria, Chesnokov, Mozart and Mendelssohn, along with various contemporary works by Canadian and American composers.The Chamber Singers tour annually through Western or Eastern Canada, and every three years, as on their most recent tour in 2012, travel abroad to the United Kingdom.Please email performing.arts@prov.ca or visit the Performing Arts section of the website for more information on the Chamber Singers. Thank you for your interest and we hope to be able to visit you soon.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Providence Graduation 2013</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/seminary/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=601</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
Every spring, Providence graduates leave their alma mater to embark on the next journey in life. A commencement and degree-granting ceremony was held on the Otterburne campus for the Theological Seminary on April 20th and the University College on the 21st of April. A combined one hundred graduates, granted bachelors, masters or doctoral degrees, participated in both ceremonies in the Jubilee Auditorium.Winnipeg Chief of Police, Devon Clunis, himself a seminary alumnus, addressed the ceremony and delivered a message to graduates. In his speech, Chief Clunis encouraged graduates to live a Christian life in the secular world. Clunis, a 25-year veteran who is also the police service chaplain, was sworn in as the city's 17th police chief in November of 2012. Clunis began his career with the Winnipeg Police Service in 1987 and has served in all major areas of the organization including uniform patrol, traffic, plainclothes investigation, community relations, organizational development, and duty office, as well as a number of administrative leadership positions.The Seminary conferred degrees on thirty-eight students at the ceremony on Saturday morning, including nine different majors. Also included in the ceremony was an Alumnus of the Year Award, given this year to Major Greg Costen. Russell Doerksen, of Arborg, Manitoba, gave the Seminary Valedictorian Address.A total of sixty-two University College students from eighteen majors participated in the Commencement Exercises last Sunday, April 21st at Providence. In addition, the University College honored alumna of the year, Wilma Arnold-Hebert and Terry LeBlanc with the Distinguished Christian Leader award. Jordan Siemens of Horndean, Manitoba, gave this years University College Valedictorian Address.Amongst the graduating classes were thirteen international students who were presented with certificate of recognition of behalf of the honorable Mr. Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher.President David Johnson presided over the ceremony. School leaders granted degrees to graduates, pulled the tassels on graduates academic regalia, took photos with them, and sent them off with best wishes.<br/>                                                ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis to speak at Providence graduation</title><link>http://www.providenceseminary.ca/seminary/news_and_events/news_releases/index.cfm?newsid=595</link><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[
Chief Devon Clunis of the Winnipeg Police Department will be the guest speaker at both Providence graduation ceremonies this weekend.Saturday morning, at 10 a.m., Chief Clunis will address the thirty-ninth graduating class of Providence Theological Seminary in the Jubilee Auditorium. Chief Clunis, himself an alumnus of the seminary, will address the 37 students receiving masters and doctoral degrees. The seminary will also award its annual alumnus of the year to Major Greg Costen.Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., Clunis will address the eighty-seventh graduating class of students with 63 graduating from the University College. In addition, the University will be honoring alumna of the year, Wilma Arnold-Hebert and Terry LeBlanc with the Distinguished Christian Leader award.Clunis, a 25-year veteran who is also the police service chaplain, was sworn in as the city's 17th police chief in November of 2012. Clunis began his career with the Winnipeg Police Service in 1987 and has served in all major areas of the organization including uniform patrol, traffic, plainclothes investigation, community relations, organizational development, and duty office, as well as a number of administrative leadership positions.Major Greg Costen earned his Master of Divinity from Providence Theological Seminary (then Winnipeg Theological Seminary) in 1990. He served for thirteen years as a small town pastor in central Alberta with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada. During these years he served the Evangelical Free Church on the Ministerial Standing Committee and as chair of the Pastoral Couples Renewal Committee. Major Costen also served the missions department by briefly instructing internationally at the Free Church seminary in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.Major Costen enrolled as a chaplain in the Canadian Forces (CF) in 2003. He currently serves in the rank of Major as the senior chaplain at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Major Costen leads a team of 10 chaplains in Edmonton, Wainwright and Suffield as they do the on-the-ground work of meeting the spiritual needs of CF members. Prior to his promotion from Captain to Major in 2011, he served in Ottawa, at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick, and in the United Kingdom. He also trained in Clinical Pastoral Education with the American Navy in Virginia. Greg and his wife Mary have three grown daughters: Amy, Ashley, and Ainsley.Wilma Arnold-Hebert graduated from Providence University College (then Winnipeg Bible College) with a Bachelor of Religious Education in 1971. Her ministry experience began in the early 1970s, volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission and the Salvation Army in Winnipeg, as well as a drop-in centre known as House of Peter.In 1995, Wilma was approached by several individuals asking her to serve on the board of a youth centre, which was starting up in St. Pierre. As Wilma enthusiastically exclaims, I didn't have to even think or pray about it! To work with youth, many of whom might need a little extra love and attention, this sounded like heaven to me! Wilma joined the St. Pierre YFC board and became the director in 1997. Her first term as director lasted until 2000. Her second stint has been from 2003 to present. Wilma explains, our drop-in is open well over forty hours a week, with staff and volunteers always there to welcome you. A youth can come in and out ten times a day and be welcomed each time! I LOVE the concept.Wilma lives with her husband Ray in St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba. She is a proud mother and grandmother, and is actively involved in her local church, St. Pierre Bible Fellowship.Terry LeBlanc is Mikmaq /Acadian, with family roots in Listuguj First Nation and Campbellton, NB, Canada. He and his wife Bev are in their 40th year of marriage. Together, they have three adult children: twin girls age 35 and, a son, age 31.Following almost nine years as Aboriginal Programs Manager with World Vision Canada, Terry took up a position first as National Programs then Executive Director with My People International  a holistic, training-focused ministry program with and for Native North Americans. This is his current position. Terry has served in full-time Native ministry since 1979, has been ordained since 1983. He completed his PhD in Intercultural Studies at Asbury Seminary in 2012.Active in Native Canadian affairs for many years, Terry has served the Native community in a variety of training and facilitative capacities. As a panelist for Sacred Assembly 95, organized by Native Canadian Member of Parliament, Elijah Harper, Terry co-authored the events Reconciliation and Principles documents. In 1998 he served as co-chair of the second World Christian Gathering of Indigenous People held in North America and is currently serving as one of the movements international Keepers of the Vision. His other work includes the Aboriginal Ministries Council under the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and membership on the board of Inter-Varsity, Canada.In his regular work with indigenous communities Terry facilitates asset-based planning and development workshops on holistic, sustainable community development methodologies for indigenous peoples. The focus is on positive community growth and change. He mentors others in the same process. He, of course, is also actively engaged in those same communities, helping Native men and women embrace the person, work, teaching, life, death and resurrection of Jesus  as indigenous people.Trained in reconciliation processes, Terry has spoken and taught in many contexts not only in North America but elsewhere in the world on principles and practices of reconciliation including South Africa, Rwanda, New Zealand and Australia. Terry speaks often on the development of cultural bridges between Aboriginal people and the majority cultures. He has participated in many reconciliation events across the world.In June of 2010, Terry was recognized for his contribution to Christian Mission as the 28th recipient of the E.H. Johnson Award during the 136th sitting of the Presbyterian General Assembly. Past recipients include Elias Chacour, Archbishop of the Melkite Church and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
