Small community, huge heart: Many in Arctic Canadian village choose Christ

by Ron Nickel   •  
The Baker Lake Celebration of Hope with Will Graham opened Saturday night in Nunavut, the largest and most northern territory in Canada. The second and final night of the event begins this evening.
The Baker Lake Celebration of Hope with Will Graham opened Saturday night in Nunavut, the largest and most northern territory in Canada. The second and final night of the event begins this evening.
The beautifully massive Nunavut territory in Canada is home to many hearty animals including the caribou. This land belongs to the Inuit, a group indigenous to the area for thousands of years.
The beautifully massive Nunavut territory in Canada is home to many hearty animals including the caribou. This land belongs to the Inuit, a group indigenous to the area for thousands of years.
Glad Tidings is one of three churches in Baker Lake that have united in prayer together ahead of this weekend’s Celebration. Would you in turn please pray for these churches—Anglican, Glad Tidings and Roman Catholic—that will be responsible for following up and discipling new believers in the area?
Glad Tidings is one of three churches in Baker Lake that have united in prayer together ahead of this weekend’s Celebration. Would you in turn please pray for these churches—Anglican, Glad Tidings and Roman Catholic—that will be responsible for following up and discipling new believers in the area?
Aaron Shust, an award-winning Christian artist, led the Qamanittuaq Recreation Centre in worship.
Aaron Shust, an award-winning Christian artist, led the Qamanittuaq Recreation Centre in worship.
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all of the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!” the Bible declares in Psalm 100:1-2.
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all of the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!” the Bible declares in Psalm 100:1-2.
Will Graham often visits Canada, but this is his first trip to the village of Baker Lake, situated in the geographic center of Canada.
Will Graham often visits Canada, but this is his first trip to the village of Baker Lake, situated in the geographic center of Canada.
October typically starts the winter months for Baker Lake, and this weekend the village weathered temperatures around -10 C.
October typically starts the winter months for Baker Lake, and this weekend the village weathered temperatures around -10 C.
It's hard to sit still when music worshipping God is playing.
It’s hard to sit still when music worshipping God is playing.
The Canadian Christian group The Color performed Saturday night and will again on Sunday.
The Canadian Christian group The Color performed Saturday night and again on Sunday.
Will Graham shared a message of God's love on Saturday night in Baker Lake. More than a quarter of those in attendance made a decision for Christ.
Will Graham shared a message of God’s love in Baker Lake. More than a quarter of those in attendance made a decision for Christ.
"For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.," the Bible states in Romans 10:13.
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.,” the Bible states in Romans 10:13.
Family, friends, neighbors in this small community of about 2,000 people rejoiced with one another as loved ones made decisions for Christ.
Family, friends, neighbors in this small community of about 2,000 people rejoiced with one another as loved ones made decisions for Christ.
1 Timothy 3:5 states, "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"
1 Timothy 3:5 states, “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
A decision for Christ should be made thoughtfully. Trained counselors talk it through with people before holding a time of prayer.
A decision for Christ should be made thoughtfully. Trained counselors talk it through with people before holding a time of prayer.
Whether it's a quick handshake and a hello or a longer chat and a prayer, Will Graham enjoys meeting folks wherever he goes.
Whether it’s a quick handshake and a hello or a longer chat and a prayer, Will Graham enjoys meeting folks wherever he goes.
“Baker Lake, Nunavut, is a small community with a huge heart,” Will Graham posted on his Facebook page after the Celebration. “Praise God for the many that responded to place their faith in Him last night at the Celebration of Hope!” Join us in praising God, and please keep Sunday night's event in prayer.
“Baker Lake, Nunavut, is a small community with a huge heart,” Will Graham posted on his Facebook page after the Celebration. “Praise God for the many that responded to place their faith in Him at the Celebration of Hope!”