The annual fall series of banquets for Union Gospel Mission are underway throughout southern Manitoba. Family Ministry Manager Gilbert Plante is also the keynote speaker and he's be sharing with those in attendance what the Lord is doing through the organization.

"Some are victorious stories and others are stories of defeat. That's the thing about being on the front lines, you never know what to expect," explains Plante.

Plante adds UGM solely operates through God's people, receiving no government funding for its work, and says without the financial support of others they simply couldn't do the things they do.
    
While money raised from the banquets doesn't make up the total operating budget, he says the dollars certainly do help.

Follow the link to hear more of our interview with Gilbert Plante and to find out if there's a banquet happening near you.