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.

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