Friday Worship at Wagner Hills Ministries

On every Friday morning from 10:00-11:00 am, Wagner Hills gets together for a time of worship. This past year, we as a ministry felt it was important to welcome friends and guests to come and join us. On a typical Friday morning with residents, staff and friends of the ministry, we can expect between 40-50 people coming together in corporate worship. It is not only a time of encouragement to see men and women of the program worship God, it is a time where God will minister to you as you sing praises to Him. If you would like to come and worship with us and have a quick tour of our facility afterwards, please contact the main office at 604.856.9432 to let us know you're coming. We hope to see you soon.

5 years ago this very day

Today is August 8th, 2013. 5 years ago to this very day I entered the intake house at Wagner Hills Farm. That day was one of the hardest days I can ever remember. My brother dropped me off at the farm around 9 am. We both had tears in our eyes and little words were said. This was one of the most humbling days of my life. I was a working addict, I had a good job, tons of friends, a nice car and even a good place I called home. That didn't matter though. Like most addicts I was a master manipulator and in serious denial of my issues. I burned all my bridges and relationships. I was a complete mess and needed help. I was an out of control addict. I lost it all.

Wagner Hills Ministries changed my life. This was not an easy program, but I did needed it. I stuck it out and completed the program. I stayed for a total of 13 months. In this time the Lord healed me from my addiction and underlying issues that I carried for so long. I left the farm on August 29, 2009 at the age of 30 years old. From here I went on to bible college where I received a diploma in professional counselling. From there I heard God calling me to the next step and went to Trinity Western University where I graduated with my BA of Arts with a major in Leadership in 2011. I did this at the age of 32 years old. I didn't care anymore, God had a new plan for my life and I was ALL in. I no longer worried what people thought about me, it was about what God thought about me that really mattered. Since then I have been married to a beautiful Christian woman and now work for both Wagner Hills Ministries and Christian Life Assembly Church in Langley where I minister to people in addiction. He gave me a new life, an awesome and amazing life!

God deserves all the glory in my life. Without him I would be dead, or I would still laying in my bed at night contemplating suicide. I want to encourage all of you who read this to take the bold step of change in your life. You may not even have a relationship with God right now, it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that you know in your spirit that HE is calling you to change. Change is scary, but it is worth it. If HE can change me, he can change you!

God bless

Justin Froelich

Blueberries!

Blueberry season is here and there are plenty of berries left! On Saturday July 13th, Wagner Hills Farm opened up it's blueberry fields for business. Wagner Hills Farm has a few acres of beautiful fresh blueberries in case you didn't know. In early July the men went out and picked the first batch of the year; they were able to bring in over a 100 pounds of delicious ripe berries in that one evening. Last year was our best year yet and many people took advantage by coming out and collecting significant amounts of berries. One great thing about Wagner Hills Farm blueberries is that they are 100% organic with no pesticides or fertilizers used. Every year as a part of the work program, men trim and tend the fields to make sure that when berry season comes, the berries are big, delicious, and ready for picking. Wagner Hills Ministries would like to invite you and your family (or yourself) to join us this year in harvesting the berries. If you would like to know more details, or would like to be added to our waiting list for pre-picked berries ($1.75 per pound) please call the main office at 604.856.9432. U-Pick Berries are $1.00 per pound (please pay at the little blue house on the bottom of the driveway). Enjoy and God bless.