Iglesia Manantial (Spring of Water church), the first Hispanic Grace Brethren church in Canada, celebrated its official launch on May 3 with an attendance of 61 adults and 18 children.

“We have taken another step of faith in the direction we believe the Lord is leading us; our desire is to share the good news of salvation with the Spanish-speaking community of Mississauga, Ontario,” says Willy Sanchez, pastor. “We had a group of close Christian friends and family giving their time and resources for the church launch, The attendance was right on target with our expectations.”

This church plant is a joint effort of Grace Community Church in Mississauga, Ontario, and Grace Brethren Canada.