Wow! It's already the beginning of winter and getting closer to Christmas!

Get Away In Whistler B.C.:
This last week I spent time with my husband in beautiful Whistler B.C.! We also had the opportunity to have our kids and grandson visit for a day and a night. We are not "fans" of snow but mid-week we had the first snowfall, it was wonderful! When the temperature is only around 0º and the snowflakes are coming down big and softly it is an amazing sight, and somehow it can also include some romantic moments! Especially when you get cozy in front of a fireplace - it's all good! However, this all seemed to come to an end quickly when we had to head back home.

Ministry Opportunities:
My most recent ministry opportunities have included directing a women's choir and singing at the Women's Fall Kick Off at my home church. As well, I was asked to sing and share my testimony at a local church. It so happened during that morning, I was asked to tape five songs and two interviews in the afternoon for the "Eternally Yours" telecast that airs on the Miracle Channel. This came as a last minute surprise but I sensed God's leading and I know it will be used for His glory!

My husband and a few friends of mine from 2 different churches joined me at another one of "Nightshift Street Ministries" orientations this last month. It was exciting, not only for me but for Maryann Conner (President) to see the group that came out on the Friday and how they were encouraged and interested in getting involved. Maryanne said she believed that was the most people that had ever gathered on the street for Nightshift street church and fellowship. A few of us volunteers came back the following Tuesday as we prepared and served dinner. It was a cold night; we saw a fair amount of people who needed to be warmed up with hot soup, get some warm clothes and who came to be with friends. It was a joy once again to be there, to show God's love and to end the evening in a circle as we held each others hands and prayed with those who stayed for prayer. It is great to see how God is working in the lives of these people and how He is drawing them to Himself.

It's interesting as I look at this opportunity, how I got involved, how I thought it would be great to use my gifts and talents and to serve by possibly doing a fundraiser concert. I also see how God has moved and used me to help in one of the committees and how he has given me a passion to share my heart and serve those who live on the street. I thank the Lord for this important ministry opportunity that my husband and I can both be apart of.

Educational Studies:
In the last few months I have continued my Associate Degree in Christian Studies. I just finished my exam and I am currently working on the dissertation/thesis. I will take a break till next year and then Lord willing will continue on and take my Bachelors of Church Ministries. I have also been working on and have just completed Kate Brazelton's "Pathway to Purpose" book series with a friend. It's been an interesting spiritual journey. It has drawn me closer to God and has confirmed my heart in many ways. I am also interested in going a step further with "Pathway to Purpose" and looking at taking the Facilitators Course which again, Lording willing will take me to Laguna Beach, Florida, for a few days in March 2007. I'm excited about both these educational endeavors and believe God is preparing me in new ways for exciting ministry!

Music & Ministry:
During the in-between times of studying and every day events I have been working on some songwriting, playing guitar and hoping to eventually get some new songs added to my repertoire! I am very passionate about music ministry and hope to do more singing, speaking and touring in the New Year. I welcome your calls and invitations.

Devotion to God:
The Lord is good and I can't wait to see what He'll do next! My life is surrendered to Him and my desire is to live and serve Him in whatever He sets before me each day. More than anything I want to know Him! The best times are when I am lingering in His presence, as I bare my soul and deepest longings with Him. He knows my heart and He reminds me of His wonderful promises.

My prayer life is filled not only with personal or ministry needs but also with the many requests from others. I find myself on my knees as my spirit has cried out to God, for He is our strength in weakness, a shelter in the storm, our rock, our fortress, our deliverer. He knows everything about our lives and all that we need and all that we have, He has a wonderful purpose and plan for each one of us! I thank God for who He is, all that He has done and will do! "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." Heb 10:35 & 36

Christmas Greeting:
I'm sending an early Christmas greeting since I will not have the opportunity to write you in December! May God's blessings, His peace, love and joy be with you and your family at Christmas and in the New Year!!

Get Involved:
How can you get involved with this ministry?

    • By praying for me and all the aspects of this ministry.
    • By getting the word out and by inviting me to your events.
    • Purchase my CD by sending me an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it hope to have Paypal on my website soon!
    • Let me know if you would financially like to support this on going ministry.

Ministry Bookings:
If you are interested in booking this ministry for an outreach, women's, single's or church event, conference or retreat contact by:
    • Phone: 604-881-1316
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    • For more information and Calendar
    • check out my website at http://jeannettepetkau.com

       Jeannette Petkau
       Singer/Songwriter