Tag "Natural disaster"
How united Christian love put a silver lining on May’s storm clouds
“Reaching out to neighbours during a crisis doesn’t have to be complicated. Just open your eyes for the opportunities God provides, then step forward in faith.” That’s exactly what churches around the city did after the huge wind storm hit Ottawa last month. It was one of the biggest natural disasters ever to hit the area. One of the hardest-hit […]
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The Church in the storm
“This storm actually was more devastating than both the ice storm and the tornado.” Donna Boisvert leads Respond Ottawa, a rapid-response task force established by Ottawa’s churches to help in natural disasters. Her team is coordinating with Samaritan’s Purse and churches across the region to lift the city out of distress and bring God’s […]
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Arlington Woods unveils restored building, three years after tornado
Three years after a tornado ripped the roof off the fellowship hall at Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church, they hosted a community celebration as they cut the ribbon on their upgraded and improved facility.
“When the tornado hit, the congregation leadership took a hard look at whether to put things back the way they were or whether to branch out and do something […]
Reflections on the year of vision
I’m thankful that I resisted the temptation to preach a sermon on “2020 Vision” back at the beginning of this year. Not that I didn’t have lots of plans for the year, but by Easter time it became clear that God had different plans for all of us, and for everyone […]
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Arlington Woods decorates their neighbourhood with hope
More than a year after tornadoes ripped through the Ottawa area, the city has largely moved on. In the areas hardest hit, however, there are still scars reminding neighbours of the hardship. This past Christmas, Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church gave their neighbours a […]
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Churches prepare to do the dirty work
Ottawa churches are banding together to respond to disaster. Following the tornadoes, last fall, and the 2017 flood, local ministries have partnered to form Respond Ottawa, a rapid-response task force for both short- and long-term responses to natural disasters affecting […]
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Cleaning up after the storm
The tornadoes that ripped through Ottawa-area neighbourhoods left significant property damage, but also numerous testimonies of neighbourly compassion and God’s mercy. From stories of divine protection to the simple fact […]
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Samaritan’s Purse helps with flood cleanup
Samaritan’s Purse has jumped into gear, offering help to those affected by this year’s flooding in Ontario and Quebec. They partnered with the Metropolitan Bible Church (the MET) to help local residents with the onerous […]
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