Editor's Note: Long-time pastor's wife, Debbie Talbert, was called Home on January 15, 2023, less than a year after being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer.  Our continuing prayers go up on behalf of Pastor Bud and his kids.  Meadowlands Baptist Church hosted Debbie's memorial service on January 21.  A link to the video of the service can be found here: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=12123222139437.  The eulogies below were shared at the memorial.

Editor's Note: Our dear friend Roger Foust was called Home on January 13, a few weeks after he suffered a massive stroke.  This tribute was written by his son, Curt, and shared at his Memorial Service.  The link to Roger's service is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMbH8V3L0rc. 

Editor's Note: Pastor Bud Talbert wrote this during the last few weeks of his wife Debbie's earthly life.  She was called Home on January 15.

This issue of the Whetstone is devoted to remembering two faithful pastors' wives that laboured in Canada for decades: Ruth Foust and Verna Friesen.  Ruth's tribute was written by her friend, Debbie Talbert, and Verna's tribute was written by her daughter-in-law, Paula Friesen.  As you read, I trust your heart will thank the Lord for loaning these faithful servants to us here in Western Canada.  And I trust you will pray for Roger and Tim as they navigate new days without their lifelong partners.

by Michael A. Miller
Foundation Baptist Church of Calgary
I recently taught at the College in Edmonton on Baptist History and Doctrine.  I was reminded of the great privilege of being identified with so many heroes of the faith.