My name is Mike Smart and I joined the Trailview ministry team in October, 2006. I've been asked to tell you a little bit about myself.

•  I grew up in Winnipeg , MB , where I became a Christian when I was four. My family started attending the Transcona Alliance Church , and my parents continue to attend there.

•  I was baptized when I was 15, and shortly afterwards experienced God's call on my life to full-time ministry.

•  I graduated in 1989 from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and from the Mennonite Brethren Bible College with a Bachelor of Religious Studies.

•  I married Tina in 1991. I had to import her from Bolivia , South America , where she grew up on a Mennonite colony. She loves children, and works as an Educational Associate in the public school system. We have two children; Jonathan was born in 1994 and Jocelyn was born in 1996.

•  I graduated from Canadian Theological Seminary in 1995.

•  I have served as a pastor in various places and positions. I interned in Kelowna Alliance Church in the summer of 1994. I served as the Associate Pastor of Transcona Alliance Church in Winnipeg from 1995-1997. I then served as the Associate Pastor of Westgate Alliance Church in Saskatoon from 1997-2001. From 2001-2006 I served as the Senior Pastor of the Nipawin Alliance Church . Now I serve as the Associate Pastor at Trailview here in Swift Current.

•  I enjoy visiting with people, reading, writing, eating, and exercising (actually, I'm not sure how enjoyable the exercising part is, but I do it anyhow).

•  I'm trying to learn to appreciate country music since everyone is Saskatchewan tells me that is the kind of music we'll be singing and playing in heaven. In the meantime, I really enjoy engaging in the praise and worship at church.

•  I tend to be a structured person who is content to help out behind the scenes, and the only thing I can think of that I enjoy doing publicly and spontaneously is play the drums.

Meet Keith Kitchen, our youth pastor. We asked Keith some questions.   Here's what he had to say.

How old are you? 30

Where are you from?
Regina, born, bred, and baptized.

Are you married?
Yes, my sweet wife’s name is Ruth. We’ve been married for 6 years now.

Any kids?
We have two kids. Hannah (3 1/2) and Isaac (1 year old) They are a source of joy to all of us.

Do you play any sports?
Only when provoked.

Favorite:
Food: Turkish Donairs (mmmm)
Band/Artist: Third Day/Counting Crows/Chris Rice/Steve Bell
Verse: Isaiah 30:21
Hobbies: Biking, Backpacking, Playing guitar / songwriting
Song: Picture of Jesus – Ben Harper

How long have you been playing guitar?
Almost 14 years now

What is your goal for youth?
My desire for youth is that we would be a people who realize our brokenness and cry out to God for grace, and upon receiving it, with the deepest of gratitude, reach across the hallway, across the street, and across the world to help another poor, blind beggar find bread.

Hi! My name is Beverly Fritzke and I love what I've been called to do here at Trailview Alliance Church. I've been asked to share with you a little bit about me...so here goes.

• I have been married to Barry for 25 years.
• We have 3 children - Alison is almost 20, Luke is 18 and Julia is 16.
• I love the color blue. Every shade of blue under the sun is my favorite.
• If I only owned one CD, I'd choose CeCe Winans "Throne Room". Amazing!!!
  I hope I get to sing beside her in Heaven one day.
• I really don't like going to the dentist.
• Steak with mushrooms, pizza with extra cheese, and lemon rice soup are some of my favorite things to eat.
• Tears are part of who i am...i enjoy a good cry when i'm happy, sad, glad or mad. I love crying during a good movie too.
• I love these sayings..."Housework is like stringing beads on a rope that has no knot at the end" and " Worry and worship cannot coexist; they are mutually exclusive."
• If i don't wear a little mascara, people ask if i'm sick.
• I love beluga whales. They always look like they are smiling.
• My life's motto is found in the end of 1 Corinthians 13. That I might Trust steadily in God, Hope unswervingly, and Love extravagantly is my heart's desire.

• I was born & raised on a farm near Swift Current
• We have 3 boys:
  • Kevin (Rhonda) & grandchildren Jordan, Kyra & Kaden
  • Trent (Cheryl) & grandchildren Kylie & Amy
  • Trevor - a twin to Trent
• All of Canada celebrate Dorothy's birthday and I only get one every four years
• I have been with the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Swift from day one
• Graduated from Millar College in 1962, married Dorothy in 1964 and joined the staff of Millar College in 1967 serving on the Music Staff & as Dean of Men
• Through the years I have been involved in some construction & carpentry
• Presently we own & operate a sewing machine store called Dr. Sew & Sew
• Singing has always been a large part of my life. Presently I sing in a male quartet called "Exodus"
• Joined the staff of Trailview in 2005 as part-time Pastor to Seniors