The following sermon was originally preached from the pulpit in Abbotsford BC on May 27, 1957. Unknown Yet Well Known “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God… as unknown and yet well known” (2 Corinthians 6:4 and 9). One of the most detrimental things in the world is the feeling that [...]
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Well, here we go. We’re a week away from the pay-what-you-can preview in Lethbridge. Whatever this tour is, for me it’s somewhat surreal. We’ve worked so hard to bring this story to tour. When I say we, there’s many to name, but I certainly speak of the team at Burnt Thicket that includes the indispensable Alida [...]
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By Lana Michelin – Red Deer Advocate Published: May 15, 2012 8:46 AM People in 12 Canadian cities can soon see a powerful play about human trafficking written by Red Deer playwright Andrew Kooman. She has A Name opened to positive reviews and sold-out houses in Calgary and Red Deer in February 2011 and is now being prepped [...]
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Grateful to see this article in the Calgary Sun about the play: Actor makes Name in trafficking play BY LOUIS HOBSON ,CALGARY SUN FIRST POSTED: FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2012 01:44 PM MDT | UPDATED: FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2012 02:19 PM MDT Carl Kennedy is quickly making a name for himself in Canadian theatre. Morris Ertman, the artistic director of [...]
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This from Joy Smith’s office. What great news! News Release Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Adopted by House of Commons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2012 Ottawa, ON: Today, Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), passed at Third Reading with unanimous consent. Bill C-310 will now go to the Senate for consideration. [...]
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It was a privilege to be a guest for an hour tonight on Glendene Grant’s blog talk radio show to talk about the tour and her missing daughter Jessie Foster. I first connected with Glendene when she left a comment on a post on this site and we’ve since become friends. Glendene spoke at an [...]
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website | twitter Andrew Kooman: What drew you into politics and what motivated you to offer your name as a candidate? Michael Dawe: I first became involved in local politics in 1983. I was four years into my career and thought it was time to start becoming more involved in community affairs. The issue at the [...]
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Shannon LeClair Times Reporter The haunting play, She Has A Name, which brings to light the plight of human trafficking, is returning for a 12-city tour. Last year the production, which was written by Andrew Kooman, sold out quickly in every city it played. “We felt like we needed to tell this story in as [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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