MLA Maurine Karagianis - Esquimalt-Metchosin

Today we are praying for Maurine Karagianis, member for Esquimalt-Metchosin. 

Father God



We bring before You today Maurine Karagianis who is serving as Opposition Critic for Transportation. She brings to this appointment many years of experience in many different areas, all committed to serving the people of Canada, of which we are truly grateful. Thank You Lord that You have placed within Maurine talent, foresight, commitment, passion, dedication and grace. Speak to her this day and every day solutions, creative ideas, workable formats and strategies as she faces the many challenges of transportation. Place others in her life that are like minded and will work along side her and share her vision. We pray that You would open doors for her that need to be open, and shut doors that need to be shut. Keep her safe as she travels back and forth. We speak a blessing over Maurine this day and pray she feels supported.

In your loving name, Amen


Maurine Karagianis was elected as the MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin on May 17, 2005. Maurine serves as Opposition Critic for Transportation.  Maurine was elected as a municipal councillor in Esquimalt in 1996, and re-elected in 1999 and again in 2002.

Starting in 1998, she served three years with the provincial government as an assistant in the Ministry of Social Services and in the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Maurine recently ran a consulting business that worked with non-profit organizations and First Nations communities to create affordable housing.

Maurine chaired the Intermunicipal Committee from 1999 to 2002. She helped create and chaired the CRD Arts Committee until 2005, developed a regional arts strategy and led Esquimalt 's Public Arts Policy.

As a long-standing Director of the Veins of Life Watershed Society, Maurine has worked in support of environmental stewardship for the Gorge Waterway and watershed protection in the Capital Region.

Maurine has an extensive business background with 15 years in the fashion industry in retail, wholesale and import/export from South East Asia; and 10 years in publishing for the tourism market and international motorcycle industry including trade show and TV production.

MLA Daniel Jarvis - North Vancouver-Seymour

Today we are praying for MLA Daniel Jarvis.  Mr. Jarvis recently underwent heart surgery and has announced his  retirement.

Father we thank you for the years of service that Daniel has given to our communities, province and families. We thank you for raising up ones like Daniel to champion rights for others. We do pray your richest blessing upon him. May you continue to sustain him with joy. Father we ask you to raise up many more men and women who will give their lives to serve others. At this time may you give Daniel wisdom and insight in his diverse portfolio. We ask especially for strategic wisdom for his portfolio of resources and mining. We thank you Father.

In Jesus name,

Daniel Jarvis first became an MLA in 1991 for North Vancouver-Seymour, and was re-elected in the riding in 1996 and 2001. While in Opposition he served as the Deputy Critic for Children and Families, the Energy and Mines Deputy Critic, and the Critic for ICBC. He currently serves as a member of the Government Caucus Committee on Natural Resources as well as a member of the Legislative Standing Committee for Crown Corporations. He also served on the Mining Task Force.

Daniel has lived and worked on the North Shore for 40 years and is a fourth generation British Columbian. Before being elected to the BC Legislature he was involved in the real estate and construction industries. He also worked in the general insurance industry for ten years.

He has a long history of community service. He has been involved in amateur sports including girls softball and hockey. He has coached and organized girls baseball leagues. Daniel is past-president and organizer of the North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association. Daniel also co-owned and served as president of the old Nor-Wes Caps Junior Hockey Association. He was also a member of the Capilano Kiwanis Association.

Daniel and Dianne Jarvis have two children and three grandchildren, all of whom live on the North Shore.

MLA Carole James - Victoria Beacon Hill

Today we are praying for Carole James, the Leader of the Official Opposition.

Father we come on behalf of Carole James and pray that she would be blessed for her deep commitment to serving in government as well as watching over the Victoria-Beacon Hill area to which she serves. We pray for health and strength for Carole as she serves. She has been given a great role to fulfill so we ask that she would be protected as she works so diligently in many areas. Continue to pour out a powerful unction for great leadership for this year. Just as Deborah was used to minister justice and wisdom we ask that Carole would be used to minister these same qualities.

Carole James was elected Leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party on November 23, 2003.

Carole served as President of the B.C. School Trustees Association for an unprecedented five terms, commencing in 1995.

She was elected to the Greater Victoria School Board from 1990 to 2001. She has also served at the national level as the Vice-President of the Canadian School Boards Association. Carole has been appointed to numerous provincial initiatives, including the Independent B.C. Budget Review Panel, the Public Education Restructuring Consultation, the Ministry of Children and Families Secure Care Committee.

In addition to serving a two-year term as the Director of Child Care Policy for the government of British Columbia, she has served on the Greater Victoria Region Social Planning Council, the City of Victoria Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Task Force on Violence Prevention.

In recognition of her work in the area of co-operative pre-schools, she was named an Honorary Life Member of the Vancouver Island Co-operative Pre-School Association.

In 2001, Carole moved to Prince George to serve as the Director of Child and Family Services for Carrier Sekani Family Services. As part of her management responsibilities, she coordinated the planning for regionalization of child and family services from the Ministry of Children and Families to an Aboriginal Authority. In July 2003, just prior to becoming Leader of the New Democrats, she became Coordinator with the Northern Aboriginal Authority for Families.

In May 2005, Carole was elected as the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, and became the Leader of BC's Official Opposition in the BC Legislature.

Carole is the mother of two children, Alison and Evan. She was also a foster parent for 20 years, giving care to children and adults with special needs.

MLA Olga Ilich - Richmond Centre

Today we are praying for Olga Ilich, member for Richmond Centre.

Father, we ask your blessing on Olga Ilich today.  Strengthen her, renew her and help her as she serves the people of Richmond Centre.  Bless her relationships, her health, her work and her future plans as she prepares to leave politics.  Grant her your grace and favour today we pray.

Olga Ilich served as Minister of Labour and Citizen Services from August 15, 2006 to June 23, 2008. Prior to that she served as Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. She was elected in the riding of Richmond Centre in the 2005 provincial general election.

Olga was founder and President of Suncor Development Corporation, a real estate development and construction company based in Richmond. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice-President of Progressive Construction Ltd., also a real estate development and construction company based in Richmond.

Olga has been involved in a number of community, professional and business organizations and recently was a Director of UBC Properties Investment Ltd. Previously, she served as Chair of the BC Assessment Authority, Director of the Vancouver International Airport Authority, member of the City of Richmond Advisory Design Panel and President of the Urban Development Institute, Pacific Region.

She was also a member of the City of Surrey Development Advisory Committee, the Province of British Columbia Advisory Committee on Public-Private Partnerships, the provincial Task Force on Public-Private Partnerships, the Federal Business Development Bank’s Regional Advisory Council, the City of Richmond Advisory Planning Commission, Director of St. George’s School and Director of the Diane Farris Gallery.

Born in Holland, Olga has lived in Richmond since 1959, where she graduated from Steveston High School. She holds a BA from the University of British Columbia, an MA from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She has two grown sons.

MLA Al Horning - Kelowna Lake Country

Today we are praying for MLA Al Horning.

Father, we bring Al Horning before you today.  We ask that you  would bless his life in every way and that he would enjoy good health and prosper.  As he serves the people of Kelowna-Lake Country, we ask that you would empower him to serve with excellence and distinction.  Help him to be a blessing to people as he goes about his work within his community.  Grant him Your wisdom and strength today.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Al Horning was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2005 to represent the riding of Kelowna-Lake Country.

Previously, Al was an alderman on Kelowna City Council from 1980-1988 and elected to Kelowna City Council as councillor again in 2002. He served as the Member of Parliament for Okanagan Centre from 1988 to 1993.

Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Al moved to Rutland, BC at an early age where he attended Rutland Elementary and High School. Al was a realtor and President of Sun Country Realty Ltd and an orchardist before being elected as an MP.

Al’s extensive community service includes serving as Director, Central Okanagan Regional Hospital Board; Director, Kelowna General Hospital Board; Director, Okanagan Water Basin Board; Director, Central Okanagan Regional District and Director, Economic Development Commission. He was Director of Sports and Facilities for the 1980 BC Summer Games and President and Manager of the Kelowna Molsons Intermediate Hockey Club, and has coached and managed many fastball and hockey teams.

Al and his wife Donna live in Kelowna and have three children and a new grandson. In his spare time, Al enjoys playing golf.

MLA John Horgan - Malahat-Juan de Fuca

Today we are praying for John Horgan, MLA for Malahat-Juan de Fuca.

We thank You Lord for the appointment You have entrusted Mr. Horgan with as Opposition Critic for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Thank You Lord that John's many years as a public servant has given him knowledge and experience working within our Government's frame. Father give him fresh revelation for the tasks that are set before him. Give Mr. Morgan much needed solutions for every challenge he faces. We ask for unity amongst his team and the peace that You provide.



May John, his wife Ellie and sons Nate and Evan be blessed this 2009 with strong health, wisdom, fun and family times.

We ask this through Your Son, in Jesus name Amen


John Horgan was elected as the MLA for Malahat - Juan de Fuca on May 17, 2005.

John is the Opposition Critic for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

John was born and raised in Victoria.

He attended Trent University in Ontario and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then moved to Australia and completed a Master of Arts degree at Sydney University.

A former long time public servant, John began his career working in the House of Commons. He returned to British Columbia in the 1990's to work for the Harcourt government

In 2001, John, with his partners, started a management and research consulting company.

John and his wife Ellie have two sons at the Univeristy of Victoria, Nate and Evan.

Hon. Gordon Hogg - Minister of State For Mining

Today we are praying for the Hon. Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for Mining and Member for Surrey-White Rock.

Heavenly Father, we lift up the Hon. Gordon Hogg to you and ask that you would pour out a blessing upon him today. We give thanks for his heart, passion and involvement in so many areas within the government and the community. He is a man of many talents , gifts and education so we pray that he would continue to be used in ways that will bring about reforms that match those talents and that will be accepted by leadership as great ideas and for those reforms and fresh insights to have great influence in the political arena as well as within the social and spiritual atmosphere to which he is involved. Strengthen him for serving for 2009 and we pray for protection for him and his family.

Gordon Hogg was appointed Minister of State for Mining on June 23, 2008.

He previously served as Minister of State for ActNow BC and Minister of Children and Family Development.

Mr. Hogg also served as chair of the Government Caucus and was a member of the Legislative Assembly Management Committee. He was also the chair of the Seniors Caucus Committee and has served on the Cabinet Committee for Agenda Development and the Select Standing Committees on Finance and Government Services; Sustainable Aquaculture; Children and Youth; Health and Social Services; Justice; Constitutional Affairs; and Intergovernmental Relations.

Previously, Mr. Hogg served as the Official Opposition Critic for education and human resources and was also a member of the Official Opposition Caucus Committees on Health and Education.

Gordon Hogg was first elected to represent the riding of Surrey-White Rock in a 1997 by-election. He was re-elected in 2001 and again in 2005.

Mr. Hogg was a counsellor, probation officer and regional director for corrections prior to his election to the Legislative Assembly. He received his bachelor of arts in sociology and psychology from the University of British Columbia and his master’s degree in psychology from Antioch College.

Mr. Hogg served on White Rock council for 20 years, for 10 of which he was mayor. He has been a board member of more than 15 committees and non-profit societies, including the Peace Arch Community Health Council and Peace Arch District Hospital. He has also been a foster parent and little league coach.

Gordon and his wife, LaVerne, live in White Rock and have one son.