Tag "Neighbour"
When the gospel smiles back at you
I don’t think any of us were quite sure what to expect when a group of associates and I first felt led to open a dental clinic for the homeless at the Ottawa Mission. Yet, right from the start, there was a definite sense that God was in it. It began with […]
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Awesome collaboration
Ottawa churches have a strong track record of collaboration. Gradually, the city is gaining a name for itself as a place where Christians work together, laying aside denominational differences. A group of Stittsville churches demonstrate this […]
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From child soldier to child sponsor
Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier turned hip-hop artist, actor, and peace activist is coming to Ottawa. He will be performing some of his music and sharing his story at Gloucester Presbyterian Church, on September 17, 2016. “Emmanuel Jal has been marked by profound suffering, yet there’s an irrepressible joy as […]
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Challenged to reach out
Operation Mobilization (OM) Canada has a challenge for Canadians. This summer, they are travelling to nine Canadian cities, offering a one-week course, teaching believers about other religions. As Canada’s demographic landscape becomes increasingly multicultural, OM Canada is challenging the Church to study […]
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Seeing fruit from the Big Give
Building on last year’s momentum, the Big Give 2016 impacted people across Ottawa, inside the Church out. The breadth of participation across the Church is one aspect that most encourages […]
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Jonah’s surprise
Parents of special-needs kids know their children bring a unique perspective to the world. They can bring amazing highs, especially when they reach significant milestones, like graduation. Reaching […]
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Changing lives in downtown Ottawa
With stories of brokenness constantly displayed on social media and in the news, it is easy to become discouraged. Many people wonder whether it is really worth […]
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Refugee support: Making it work
When Parkway Road Pentecostal Church first contemplated sponsoring a refugee family, they had no idea how much work is involved. Like many Canadians, they were moved by the suffering they saw and wanted […]
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House of refuge
After 35 years in real estate, Theresa Quann Bakker knows all the tricks to helping people find the right house to call home. But a few years ago, she found an area with serious challenges. The discovery set her on a personal quest to open […]
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The Big Give in perpetual motion
Church groups across the city are planning for the Big Give 2016, but one church, Community Bible Church in Stittsville, is still working on their outreach from last year. Their event supported kids in need from a local school, but after reaching out […]
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