I first met Al when I attended Providence College for one year after grade 12. He and his wonderful wife, Monica, were working at Providence College, and I probably bumped into Monica more than him as she helped me find the textbooks I needed at The Book Nook–what a cute name for a bookstore! A few years later, they accepted a role as a pastor couple at our church; Al served in the role of…
Shellie Power is the Executive Director of Hope Centre Ministries (HCM) in Winnipeg. HCM is the most wonderful organization, and a lot of that has to do with its big enchilada, Shellie. Shellie has the biggest heart, and it’s fitting that the annual fundraiser is called Hearts for Hope with their adorable mascot Oliver Hart, who encourages everyone to give with all of your heart Oliver Hart. A great introduction to what HCM is all about can be found…