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Candle ceremony, Manigotagan

A photo of the candle exchange service at family camp in Manigotagan, marking the end of Native Ministries' work in Manigotagan, Manitoba. Twelve candles (representing the twelve apostles) and gifts were exchanged by Native Ministries and the local community. In this photo Edith and Dave Hiebert (right), Native Ministries workers who worked in Manigotagan from 1975-1981, are likely presenting a candle to Ruth and Murray Martin (left). Norman Meade is standing between the couples.

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N.M. staff gifts, Manigotagan

Former Native Ministry Manigotagan staff are standing with gifts received at a ceremony marking the end of Native Ministries' work in Manigotagan, Manitoba. Candles and gifts were exchanged between Native Ministries and the Manigotagan community. Left to right: Ruth and Murray Martin, Norma and Vic Funk, John Zacharias, Hilda and Walter Franz, Ruth and Oliver Heppner, Dave and Edith Hiebert, Neill and Edith von Gunten, Henry and Elna and Neufeld, Kathleen and Dave Hildebrand.

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Von Gunten's presenting candle, Manigotagan

This is a photograph of a candle ceremony during the twenty-third annual family camp at Manigotagan, Manitoba. Twelve candles (representing the twelve apostles) were given by Native Ministry staff to the local community, marking the end of their work in Manigotagan. In this photo Neill von Gunten (holding candle) and Edith von Gunten (holding gifts) are giving one of the candles. Norman Meade is to the left of Neill with his head bowed. Charles Simard is on the left edge of the photo. Ruth and Murray Martin are both wearing green sweatshirts (back middle). Edith Hiebert is standing on the right edge of the photo (grey sweater).

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