MLA: Hon. Randy Hawes - Minister of State for Mining Member for Abbotsford Mission

Dear Father,

Your generosity. May we never take it for granted.

We bring Randy Hawes to You today. As he cPsalm 69:16 says “Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.” We have no right to approach Your throne and appeal for help, yet You provide Your goodness and mercy so that we can approach You with qualities of Your own nature. We are not entitled to receive Your favour, but we truly appreciate onsiders the great province with which You have blessed us, with abundant scenery and natural resources, may he use his role as Minister of State for Mining to focus on the best ways to be custodians and stewards of these resources. Give him wisdom to see these resources as Your favour toward us, may his heart daily be drawn to You in praise for what You have provided, and may he daily seek Your wisdom so that his policies for management of the resources will be pleasing to You.

We ask You to richly bless him and his family with health and wisdom. And may You work through him to bring Your blessing to our province.

Randy Hawes was re-elected as MLA to represent the new riding of Abbotsford-Mission in the spring of 2009.   Randy was first elected as MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission in 2001 and was re-elected in the May 2005 provincial general election.


Randy was appointed the Minister of State for Mining in June 2009.


Randy has served as Chief Government Whip as appointed by Premier Gordon Campbell, he has chaired the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Service, Chair of the Government Committee on Health, and has been a member of the Legislative Assembly's Select Standing Committee on Health. In addition, he serves on the Legislative Assembly's Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Special Committee to Select a Merit Commissioner and chairs the Burrard Thermal Options Committee. Formerly, Randy was Chair of the Special Committee to Appoint a Chief Electoral Officer, and served on the Government Caucus Committee on Communities and Safety and the Small-Scale Salvage Review committee.


Before becoming an MLA, Randy was in his third term as Mayor of the District of Mission. Randy was also Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District, a member of the Fraser Valley Treaty Advisory Committee for four years, a four-year member of the James Sewer Treatment Plant Board, and a seven-year member (four as Chair) of the Fraser Valley Water Commission.


Randy started as a loans officer with the Toronto Dominion Bank in 1972 and worked as manager in a variety of locations throughout BC and the Yukon. Because he wanted to stay in Mission, Randy left the TD bank in 1986 to pursue a career in real estate and property development. Randy was elected to a one-year term as a District of Mission councillor in 1987 and became mayor in 1993.


Randy has been an active participant in many aspects of his constituency, including serving for two years on the Mission Community Health Council, five years on the District of Mission Justice Council, and three years on the Ferndale Penitentiary Citizens' Advisory Committee. Randy served as director of the Fraser House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, was an honourary member of the Royal Canadian Legion's Branch 57, and is a member of the Mission Rotary Club. He also coached minor hockey for 15 years and minor baseball for 10 years in Mission.


Born in Edmonton in 1947, Randy and Alma married in 1969 and moved to Mission in 1979; they have three children and nine grandchildren. Randy's passions are playing golf, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren.

MLA: Hon. Colin Hansen - Vancouver-Quilchena

Father we bring to you today Colin and ask you to enable him to excel in his role as Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. Bless his wife Laura, and their children and help them to cope with all the pressures placed on them as a family by this important role. Bless them with good health we pray; give Colin wisdom that comes from above in Jesus name we pray.

Colin Hansen was appointed Minister of Finance on June 23, 2008. He previously served as Minister of Economic Development (June 16, 2005 to June 23, 2008), Minister of Health Services (June 5, 2001 to December 14, 2004) and a previous appointment as Minister of Finance (December 15, 2004 to June 15, 2005).



He was first elected in 1996 to represent the electoral district of Vancouver-Quilchena and was re-elected in 2001, 2005 and 2009.


Colin served as health critic for the Official Opposition, as well as the critic for Employment and Investment, and for Labour. He sat on the Select Standing Committees on Crown Corporations and on Economic Development, Science, Labour, Training and Technology.


He also sat on the Official Opposition Caucus Committees on Health and Economy.


Colin received his bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Victoria in 1975. Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, he and his wife Laura owned and operated a small business they established in 1988. Prior to that, he was vice-president of finance and administration for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
 Colin served as a director of the Vancouver-Yokohama Sister City Society and chair of the Vancouver Museum board of trustees. Colin and Laura Hansen have two children and live in the Dunbar area of Vancouver-Quilchena.

MLA: Sue Hammell - Surrey-Green Timbers

Today we lift up and pray for Sue Hammel. We thank you Lord for all that she has been involved with and done in the past. Sue is a 'hidden treasure' - she has a rich and diverse pool of talent and experience to share and offer as she once again is elected, her constituency being Surrey - Green Timbers. Whatever Sue is placed into and wherever she is sent to, we ask Lord that You bless her and continue to use her to bring about needed reforms, insightful initiatives, and positive influence. We give thanks for this woman who has contributed such a large measure of herself on the behalf of this province as well as outside our country. We also ask that Sue's area of influence would increase and great things would take place. We also pray for protection for Sue and her family.

Sue Hammell was first elected as the MLA for Surrey – Green Timbers in 1991 and was re-elected in 1996. She was re-elected again on May 17, 2005 and May 12, 2009.

Sue was elected Assistant Deputy Speaker of the Legislature.

Sue served in a number of cabinet positions as MLA, including Minister of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services, Minister Responsible for Co-operatives, and the Minister for Women's Equality. In addition, she was Government Caucus Chair and was active on several legislative committees.


Sue is also a founding member of the Minerva Foundation for BC Women, initiated in 1999 to provide funds for projects that will assist women to realize their potential and to create a safe place for them to live and work in British Columbia.

Sue has been working with Washington DC-based National Democratic Institute since 2000. With NDI she traveled to the Middle East five times to work with emerging political parties and female candidates.


In 2002, Sue worked with the Surrey Aboriginal Society as their Executive Director. She developed the Society into a modern urban centre for aboriginal people with an annual budget of over 2 million dollars.

Born in Vancouver, Sue was raised on Sea Island in Richmond. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of British Columbia, she taught in Verdun, Quebec, in Courtenay and Surrey.


Sue is married and has one grown daughter, Sage. Sue and her husband John have lived in the Surrey Green Timbers area since 1990.

MLA: Spencer Herbert - Vancouver West End

Today we pray for Spencer Herbert B.C.'s youngest MLA. Father make him like a Timothy, strong in sprit and wise beyond his years, with faith, wisdom and truth that comes from you and your guidance in his decision making. Give him favour in the eyes community so that he can be a positive force in regards to matters concerning his community and the Province. We thank you for this opportunity to pray for this community and province.

We ask this in your name. Amen

Spencer Herbert is the Opposition Critic for Arts and Culture.  A strong community activist, Spencer tackles issues head on. He was elected to serve as Vancouver Parks Commissioner in 2005. He was voted “Unsung Hero” by the readers of the WestEnder and one of Vancouver’s three best politicians by the readers of Georgia Straight.

Spencer's achievements include initiating the first of many fundraising drives to restore storm-damaged Stanley Park and helping improve environmental sustainability at parks throughout the city. He was instrumental in the improvements to Nelson Park in the West End, and Emery Barnes Park in Yaletown.


Spencer’s background is in the arts and culture industry. He was the associate producer of the United Nations World Urban Festival and has been a facilitator and lecturer with Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, the GLBT Centre and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.


He's also worked actively with the Coal Harbour Residents Association, the West End Residents Association, the Stanley Park Ecology Society, the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre and the Save St. Paul's Coalition.


Born and raised in Vancouver, Spencer enjoys baseball and is a keen community gardener.


Spencer lives in the West End with partner Romi, a community developer.

MLA: Guy Gentner - Delta North

Dear Father,

Thank you for men like Guy Gentner who are called by the public (and You) to serve as a political leader for an area of our great Province. As Guy lives in the calling you've place on his life, please minister in his life, in his family, his wife Shirley and their two children. As he works on behalf of Delta North, grant him wisdom, stamina, resources that help him to be the best he can be and enhances the lifestyle of the residents of Delta North that he has been elected to represent. Please give him favor in the legislature and within the party that he's a member of. Let Delta North be known as a safe, family oriented community that loves the environment and works for the justice of everyone. Father, let Guy be given the privilege of leading us into that vision. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen

Guy Gentner was elected as the MLA for Delta North on May 17, 2005 and again on May 12, 2009.


Guy serves as Opposition Critic for Seniors' Health.


Guy Gentner served as a Delta Councillor from 1999 to 2005. As chair of the Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, Guy re-organized the department that included a significant capitalization program for parks, recreation and the arts. Guy's efforts were instrumental in the delivery of an enhanced Sun God Aquatic Centre, Mackie Park Artificial Turf Field, improvements to our Watershed Park and the new Fire Hall Centre for the Arts.


Guy also chaired Delta's Planning and Environment Committee and Traffic and Safety Committee and served on many municipal committees including Finance, Foreshore and Harbours, Tour de Delta, and the GVRD's Parks Committee.


Guy's community involvement consists of Delta's Heritage Advisory Commission, Delta's Board of Variance and the Delta Arts Council. Guy helped form the North Delta/Newton Public Hospital Society, and is also a past president of the North Delta Ratepayers Association and former vice-president of the Burns Bog Conservation Society.


Through the mayor's bog task force, Guy contributed to the negotiating process that helped public purchase of Burns Bog.


Guy graduated from Simon Fraser University, drove a bus for many years, fly fishes and is an advocate for outdoor recreation.

MLA: Scott Fraser - Alberni Pacific Rim

Lord we ask you to bless Scott as he serves our province in this way. We thank you that he has a special interest in Health Care issues, and Aboriginal Relations. These are important issues facing our society and we pray you will give him supernatural insight and ability in dealing with these initiatives. We ask you to bless his wife and daughter and help them with the demands placed on the family while Scott is serving in Parliament. We pray for your wisdom and guidance and for good health in Jesus name.

Scott Fraser was elected as the MLA for Alberni Qualicum on May 17, 2005, and re-elected to represent Alberni-Pacific Rim on May 12, 2009.

Scott serves as Opposition Critic for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.

From 1996 to1999 Scott served as the mayor of the District of Tofino and was involved in the creation of the first UNESCO World Biosphere designation in British Columbia.

Scott has also served on many organizations, including Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Clayoquot Sound Central Region Board, Tourism British Columbia, Vancouver Island Health Board, Tofino/Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, treaty advisory committees, fisheries committees and the Family Court Committee.

Scott was born in Ottawa, Ontario and has been a resident of BC since 1980. His background includes small business, labour, harbour management, fisheries and shellfish aquaculture.


Scott lived in Tofino with his wife and daughter for over 12 years. They now live in the Qualicum Beach area.

MLA: Eric Foster - Vernon Monashee

Heavenly Father we pray for Eric Foster today.  We ask that you would bless him as he serves the people of Vernon-Monashee.  We thank You for his commitment to his community and track record of community service.  Lord, we ask You to help him as he makes the transitiont to a new role.  Surround him with strong people who will make his work a delight. Give him strength and wisdom to sustain him as he fulfills his mandate. 

We ask this in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Eric Foster was elected on May 12, 2009 as MLA for Vernon-Monashee in the general provincial election.

Eric served as the Mayor of the Village of Lumby for four years prior to his election as MLA, councillor for the Village of Lumby for 12 years and as a director of the North Okanagan Regional District.

He is a registered forest technician and for eight years served as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Auxiliary, as well as a director of the North Okanagan Community Futures Development Corporation.

Eric and his wife Janice have been volunteering, working and living in the North Okanagan for more than 20 years.


Eric is a great supporter of sports, the outdoors, his community, arts and culture