If you’re in the Toronto area, join the festivities. I’m excited and honored to be sharing at Flemingdon Park Church in North York.  I’ll be singing, story telling and we’ll be enjoying a wonderful Christmas banquet.  I would love to meet you there.

Hi Friends,

I just wanted to take a few minutes to highlight the exciting things that God has been doing here.  I’ll hit the highlights and try and make it as brief and concise as possible.

The most recent ministry engagements included the start of a life-changing conference entitled “Unbreakable Woman”. I was the music guest and keynote speaker for both the morning and afternoon sessions.  It sparked such a vision, that I”ll be taking this message to future women’s events as the Lord opens the doors.  It’s based on Genesis 16 when the angel of the Lord asked Hagar, “Where have you come from and where are you going? Intermixed and reflecting this message with my personal testimony, this was a powerful event that had women surrendering in abandon to the will of God. They came seeking God for victory over their pain, broken hearts, forgiveness and other needs in their life at the end of the day.  Every woman left their seat for prayer at the end of the day. It was a powerful and life-changing day.

There were two other women’s conferences that ministered at this past year “Afternoon Splash”, sharing the stage with Melinda Estabrooks (100 Huntley Street) and then a Women’s Day in Stratford Ontario.  Both did not disappoint to see the hand of God move in the hearts of the ladies who attended.

Keep on reading… there’s more below

“Celebrate” on TCT Network

I”ve had a few television appearances of the course of the season including a program called “Celebrate” airing on TCT, a Christian television station that broadcasts across the United States.  I taped at WNYB in Buffalo for this segment with an opportunity to sing several songs for future programs as well as the opportunity to be interviewed by host, Bishop Reid. Also, It was wonderful to meet Nev Larson from the Christian Radio Station WDCX in Buffalo, who was also a guest on the program that day.  We had a few minutes to chat about Christian radio and things we had in common.

“WordTalk with Val”

I was also a guest on “WordTalk with Val” airing in the London ON., region.  WordTalk had a very “high impact” powerful message and encouragement for viewers who follow the program. Both programs were wonderful experiences and I hope to have footage from both of them that I can make available for you to view later. (Be sure to sign up on the mailing list to get the details when they are ready to view)

These two programs were certainly part of a pre-launch to talk about the release of the extended edition of my book “Wings To Victory”.

“Wings To Victory” Extended Edition

If you’re not already aware, the book “Wings To Victory” is my personal testimony and the journey that led to God’s miraculous healing in my life. He gave me healing and victory from a syndrome that I suffered with for 13 years. This book has been released for about a year now, but a while ago, the Lord instructed me to add more background and faith stories as well as Biblical principles that are so relevant to my personal testimony. These were stories that I thought I was saving for another book. Now, this has added two more chapters, additional details, Biblical insight, and stories, to the original manuscript of the book, and so now this the Extended Edition. It truly is as I’ve described it, “A love story of faith, hope and healing beyond what the natural eye can see”.  It’s made available in soft cover and as an E-book as well. It can be found on a variety of online distributors including Amazon.com and Amazon.ca.  The book “Wings To Victory” is also available here on my website. | Soft Cover | E-book |

 In the midst of all of this, I am still pressing on with the “Steady Ground” Project. I’m still completing work in the studio for this new CD, but oh … so close to being completed. How wonderful of a surprise it was when I recently found out that my song “O God” was number one on the Indie Gospel charts.

At Church in the Oaks, October 30th, London Ontario – 10:30 AM Service

If you’re in the area, come and take in a special Sunday morning, where I’ll be doing a concert at “Church in the Oaks” in London ON.,  This is an opportunity to meet in person and grab a CD and book at the merch table rate ( you save on shipping)  I’ll also be opening and closing the service with the Worship Team on that morning. The service will be video recorded since we are testing some video footage for future television programming.  (This is exciting but I can’t tell you all the details yet)

If you’re in the area and would like to take in a special service, I would love to meet you.

It’s at Church in the Oaks, 150 Conway Drive, London Ontario Canada. 10:30 AM Service on October 30th.

As you can see, God is doing an awesome work and he’s being very selective about where he sends me lately. Each event I’ve ministered at has been very “on purpose” and “on mission”.  This is the midst of working on the details of the “Steady Ground” project.  This project has died while I agonized over aspects of it. Like a seed that must die in the ground before it begins new growth, this project has come back to life in my spirit.  It has been particularly challenging with obstacles, I believe, because of the power and underlying purpose of this project.  I would love for you to explore more and join with me on this journey.  It’s unique, inspired, and is crossing borders like I would have never dreamed.  I explain more in the video that you can watch at —> THIS LINK.

Thank you for checking in with me to see how God is moving in my corner.  I want to honor the Lord and let the light shine that he burns within me. I so appreciate your encouragement, support, and prayer.  If you ever have a prayer request, please don’t hesitate to send me an email using the “Pledge and Prayer” form on this website.

Thank You & God Bless You Richly,

More Coming up!

I’ll be hosting a Ladies’ Christmas Coffee Night – November 28, 2016 at Fireside Restaurant in London ON.,

and ministering at Flemingdon Park Church in Toronto on December 10th for their Christmas Banquet.

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Just for the ladies, I’ll be hosting the Afternoon at the “Afternoon Splash” Women’s Conference on May 28th. Other speakers include Melinda Estabrooks (100 Huntley Street) and Kelly Franklin, with worship and more !  Join Sisters in Christ across the region in the Christian Faith, for this faith-lifting event.  Watch the video below for more details.   Visit the Official Website and Get Tickets

In a conversation with Shawn Justice of Justice Production, they were in need of a voice over for their new Christian movie “The Reconciler”.  I’m pleased to offer a small part in this film, as the news broadcaster who comes over the radio in the car, during a short scene in the movie.  It’s certainly wonderful to encourage Christian media and film such as this that spreads the Gospel and encourages a closer walk with God.

Visit the movie’s website online

Snapd News posted the highlights of “Inspirational Music in the Park”, an event where Laurie was one of the guest artists of the evening.

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