MINISTRY UPDATE: FROM TAMPA BAY TO NORTHERN QUEBEC

Ministry UpDate

Just weeks in, and already 2026 is filling up with testimonies, needs, and opportunities!

From Tampa, Florida to Northern Quebec

OnJanuary 11, we had the privilege of preaching atNew Testament Worship Centerin the Tampa Bay area. Justseven days later, we found ourselves3,463 km northinChapais,

Quebec, ministering in a completely different context along side Sandra Morton, but with the same faithful God.

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The contrast couldn’t be greater, going from feeling like +25°C to -45°C, according to The Weather Network app. Yet the calling remainsthe same: to preach

the Gospel, encourage the Church, and follow where the Lord leads, no matter the distance.

Settling In, Stepping Out & Signs of Awakening

We’ve now settled into livingabove the churchhere in Chapais for the next few weeks. In this short time, we’ve already ministered inword and worship for

two Sundays, and we’re beginningweekly prayer and worship eveningsas we seek the Lord together.

From here, we’ll also be traveling out tovarious churches throughout the region, supporting pastors, encouraging congregations, and responding to doors

God continues to open.

Just prior to our arrival, a powerful10-day revival outpouringtook place inMistissini, a community we are scheduled to preach in at the end of February.

The fruit of that move of God has been remarkable. One pastor shared with us thatevery church in the area is now full, and theChief called a meeting with

local pastorsto discuss how the community can support the manynewly transformed youthcoming out of this season.

There is a shared sense among leaders thatthe fire is not meant to stay contained but to spread.

For Mark, this has been deeply personal. It echoes aprophetic vision he had in 1994 while in Moose Factory: a three-dimensional map of Canada in trees,

with a church steeple in the North, revival fire burning above it. From that fire, sparks were carried by the wind of the Spirit, landing across the nation

and wherever a spark touched down, anew steeple would risewith fire above it, sending out sparks of its own.

To see an outpouring like this in Northern Quebec  feels like divine setup, an answer unfolding over decades.

Building Space for What God Is Doing

As part of our ongoing ministry here, we’ve also been hands-on withconstruction and renovation throughout the church.

Our first priority was thechildren’s ministry room, which required immediate attention. In our first week, we: 

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• Removed awater-damaged, mold-covered wall

• Completed the required remediation

• Gave the entire room a much-needed overhaul

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This church also shares aweekly meal together, an integral part of their mission and culture. However, theceiling, floor, and kitchenhave clearly seen

better days…way better days. This week, we’re starting with theceilingand working our way down, believing these practical improvements will serve and strengthen

the life of the church and the family that gathers here.

Thank you for walking with us through the miles and the ministry. Your prayers and partnership make this possible, and we’re deeply grateful.

We’re excited to see what God continues to do next.

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