Tag "Gerry Organ"
Book Lovers sale supports youth mentorship
One Way Ministries is hosting a “Book Lovers and Bake Sale” May 25 to 27, with all proceeds going to support The CODE. The annual event is a chance to pick up Christian books, DVDs, and baked goods at bargain prices, while supporting Christian youth mentorship in Ottawa. “Our mission […]
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New Christian bookstore opens at Calvary Ottawa
Ottawa has a Christian book store again. The Upper Room is unique, however, among stores and even Christian bookstores. Started by Calvary Ottawa, the Upper Room sells their products on a donation basis (not for-profit sales). While they […]
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The God who answers prayer
I’ll never forget the words of an OC Transpo officer. I was job-shaddowing her and I mentioned prayer to steer the conversation toward faith. “Prayer is a good thing to do,” she quickly responded. “God won’t really answer or do much for you, but it’s good to pray.” For a […]
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Corporate Christmas party becomes gospel outreach
Britannia Baptist Church has taken over the staff Christmas party of a local business and turned it into a gospel outreach to a struggling immigrant neighbourhood. “It is a Christmas party that […]
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Grey Cup graces Ottawa Civic Prayer Breakfast
The Ottawa Civic Prayer Breakfast has a unique guest this year: the Grey Cup. With the city celebrating last year’s Grey Cup victory, prayer breakfast organizers appointed 1976 Grey Cup champion Gerry Organ as this year’s speaker. “Knowing […]
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Dare to question the Church?
Jesus said, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” So how is Jesus doing with this promised declaration as we enter 2017?
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Crafting The Code
Up to 90 percent of homeless and runaway children come from fatherless homes, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Numerous studies demonstrate the challenges that father-absent children face. These problems disproportionately affect ethnic communities. Inspired […]
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Grey Cup champions share how God shaped their game
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ottawa’s 1976 Grey Cup victory, the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association hosted a weekend of festivities with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group. As part of the reunion, each of the 1976 players present were introduced during half time at the Redblacks’ July 31 game against the […]
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The source for The Wood Source
The business world sometimes has a reputation as being dog eat dog. Between shoddy jobs, poor service, cash-under-the-table, and questionable tax shelters, it can be rare to find a business you really trust. There are, however, shining examples of businesses, right here in Ottawa, strictly run on Kingdom principles […]
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Time to redeem
Time is a mystery that has captivated humanity since creation. Millions of words have been written about time; the use and misuse of this commodity. Time appears to have no beginning and no end, but, in essence, there are two ways for you and me to deal with it […]
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