Mr. Darshan Kang - MLA for Calgary-McCall

Thank You Lord that with each new day there is a fresh opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.  May Mr. Kang have a fresh sense of purpose and strength to carry out the things that are most important.  We pray for safe travels and protection for he and his family members.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Mr. Kang was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-McCall on April 23, 2012.

Currently, Mr. Kang serves on the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

Previously, he served on the following standing committees of the Legislative Assembly:

• Public Accounts
• Private Bills
• Families and Communities

Mr. Kang has also served as critic for Transportation and Service Alberta.

Prior to his service as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Kang worked as a commercial realtor. Among his professional accomplishments are being voted top realtor within his company and fifth-highest performer within Alberta.

In addition to being actively involved with the Sikh community, Mr. Kang is or has been involved in the following community organizations:

• Saddle Ridge Community League
• Castleridge-Falconridge Community League
• Martindale-Taradale Community League
• Northeast Centre of Community Society
• Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Heart and Stroke Foundation

Mr. Kang is originally from India and completed a premedical degree at the University of Indore prior to emigrating to Canada in 1970.

Mr. Kang and his wife, Sharanjit, live in Chestermere, Alberta.

Ms. Linda Johnson - MLA for Calgary-Glenmore

May Your blessing rest upon MLA Linda Johnson as she balances her work between Calgary – Glenmore and in her legislative office.  Give her new strength daily and may she be aware of Your presence guiding her as she seeks to fulfill the numerous tasks before her.  We pray that she would have the joy of knowing that her efforts are making a difference in the lives of Albertans.  Amen. 

Linda Johnson was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Glenmore on April 23, 2012.

Ms. Johnson serves on the Standing Committees on Resource Stewardship and The Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services.

Additionally, she serves as a member of the Government’s Operations Committee and is the government representative to Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures and is a member of the Education Act regulation review committee.

Previously she served as a member on the following committees:

• Standing Committee on Private Bills (deputy chair)
• Select Special Conflicts of Interest Act Review Committee.
• Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
• Standing Committee on Families and Communities
• Results Based Budgeting, Early Childhood Development

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ms. Johnson attended Saint Mary’s University, where she received a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Ms. Johnson has extensive experience in business environments, having worked in oil and gas, direct marketing and the automotive industry.

A proud and active member of her church and community, Ms. Johnson continues to encourage volunteer engagement and is a strong advocate for literacy.

Ms. Johnson, her husband, Al and their three children have lived in southwest Calgary since 1986.

Honourable Jeff Johnson - MLA for Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater

We thank You Lord God for Honourable Mr. Jeff Johnson, Minister of Seniors as he gives special attention through his office to an aging population.  May he be aware of their needs, resources available for them and agencies that can be an advocate for them.  Give him discernment and wisdom for all the decisions he needs to make.  Bless him with health and peace.  In Your name Lord, Amen.

Minister of Seniors

Jeff Johnson was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater (formerly Athabasca-Redwater) on March 3, 2008.

On September 15, 2014, Mr. Johnson was appointed Minister of Seniors. In addition to his regular duties as an MLA and the Minister of Seniors, he is the Government of Alberta's Ministerial Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, and serves as a member of the Treasury Board and the Government's Operations Committee.

He has previously served as Minister of Education, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister responsible for the Oil Sands Secretariat and Parliamentary Assistant to the Treasury Board.

In 2014, Jeff was named Chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. In this capacity he oversaw the Skills for the Future symposium in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where Education and labour market misters of Canada met with over 200 key business and labour leaders, academics, representatives of student organizations, and other stakeholders to chart the path forward on aligning education and skills training systems with the evolving needs of Canadian labour markets.

Jeff has experience working in both the financial markets as a futures trading floor pit boss and in building a series of successful small businesses. As owner and president of the largest rural Xerox sales agency in Western Canada, he was recognized as the Xerox Canada Agent of the Year three times and selected to be one of six members appointed to the National Agent Council.

As a former coach and trainer, Jeff has enjoyed working with hockey players at the junior, college and pro levels and learned the importance of mentoring and teamwork.

Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and he continues to remain an active member of his community.

He and his wife, Kim, along with their three young children continue to live in beautiful Athabasca.

Mr. Matt Jeneroux - MLA for Edmonton-South West

Lord, we ask You today for renewed strength to carry out the many tasks before Mr. Jeneroux and surround him with resourceful individuals to assist him.  May Your blessing rest upon him and his family. Grant him the ability to rest and relax and pace himself and ultimately balance his time between work and personal time.  Amen.

Matt Jeneroux was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-South West on April 23, 2012.

Mr. Jeneroux currently holds several appointments, including membership on the following committees:

• Capital Region Caucus, chair
• Standing Committee on Legislative Offices, chair
• Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship results-based budgeting challenge panel, chair
• Wellness results-based budgeting challenge panel, chair
• Youth Secretariat, chair
• Youth Advisory Panel, chair
• Alberta Film Advisory Council, co-chair
• Treasury Board
• Education Act Regulatory Review Committee
• Electricity Retail Market Review Committee implementation team
• Standing Committee on Public Accounts
• Standing Policy Committee on Families and Communities
• Standing Policy Committee on Health and Seniors

Previously he served on the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Mr. Jeneroux was also successful in passing a private Member’s Bill on compassionate care leave (2012), which provides a leave of absence for caregivers taking care of their terminally ill loved ones, the first of its kind in Alberta. The Bill became law on May 27, 2013, upon royal assent by the Lieutenant Governor, and the law came into force on February 1, 2014.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Mr. Jeneroux attended the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 2004.

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Mr. Jeneroux worked with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Alberta Blue Cross, the ministry of Alberta Environment, and the government of Canada.

Mr. Jeneroux has volunteered with numerous organizations, including United Way, Alberta Winter Games, Rotary Club, Blackmud Creek Community League, Canadian Blood Services, Make-A-Wish Foundation, 3rd Street Beat Foundation and Federal Youth Network. Additionally, Mr. Jeneroux chaired the city of Edmonton Naming Committee and also participated on the board of directors for Goodwill Industries of Alberta.

Mr. Jeneroux is a father to two young daughters.

Ms. Sandra Jansen - MLA for Calgary-North West

We thank You Heavenly Father for Sandra Jansen, MLA for Calgary – Northwest and ask that You would continue to give her wisdom and direction as she serves on committees and interacts with constituents.  Thank You for unity of purpose as she and her colleagues plan in regards to public spending and accounts.  In Your Name, Amen.

Sandra Jansen was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-North West on April 23, 2012. She currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

She previously served as Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety and also served as a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing, a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities, Deputy Government Whip, chair of the Calgary caucus and co-chair of the Alberta Film Advisory Council.

Ms. Jansen earned a broadcasting diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and later studied French at McGill University. She also holds a master’s degree in professional communications from Royal Roads University. Ms. Jansen is an experienced journalist, having spent 23 years in the field, including 10 years as a national news anchor at CTV News Channel in Toronto. She also hosted the City TV Calgary show Your City from 2007 to 2010. Ms. Jansen later served as Premier Alison Redford’s southern Alberta communications manager from October 2011 to March 2012.

A passionate advocate and dedicated volunteer, over the years she has been a spokesperson and a volunteer for the United Way, Calgary Health Trust, and Ronald McDonald House and a board member at the Calgary Girls’ School. Ms. Jansen is an acrylic artist and has donated more than 50 paintings to various charities in the Calgary area.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Team at PrayAB and the many who join us each day from across this province to pray for you, want to wish you and your family a Happy and Blessed New Year.

OUR PRAYER FOR YOU IN 2015

We pray that you will be surrounded with men and women who will be a positive influence and encouragement.

We pray that you will have discernment to apply in difficult situations and wisdom to counsel and advise the people you are serving.

We pray that you will prioritize and guard your time and be directed to the right activities and lead concerning the appointments and commitments you make.

We pray that you will carry out your calling with undivided focus and not become distracted by success or discouraged by failure.

We pray that you will be able to carry out your work unhindered by the stresses and pressures that would come your way.

We pray that you will always set a good example and that your words will inspire and empower others in their walk in life.

We pray that you will experience safety, protection, health and strength for you and your family.

                                                 

This we pray in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,

                                                                                                                                                      
Amen

CHRISTMAS PRAYER

Dear Lord,

We pray that this Christmas, once again our eyes would be turned to the babe born in a manger. The miracle of your birth is that you God, took on human form and came and lived among us. As we look at the events of that first Christmas, may we also be reminded that your short journey on earth culminated in your death, the most significant event in history, so that people everywhere could have the opportunity to be forgiven and receive eternal life. May our prayer be, that the Savior of the world would find a place of residence in all our hearts.

We pray for all our MLA’s that during this Christmas season, they would experience your presence and peace and be refreshed and renewed as they spend time with family and friends.

In Jesus' Name,

Amen