Tag "Sports"
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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Arise shines through 2020
Exercise and creative outlets are key in dealing with stress. This past year, Arise School of Dance was an early innovator, enabling their students to keep dancing the isolation […]
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Dancing the pandemic away
With schools, recreational facilities, and parks shut down, children and youth have been searching for ways to stay active. Some also just want to learn the art of dance, which has led to an increase in registration for Arise School of Dance. While the Stittsville-based Christian dance […]
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Diving into evangelism
Karyn Jewell was taken aback when she was able to share her faith with her new swim coach the very day she met him. Like many people, she was introverted and not confident as a witness. Yet, here she was […]
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Pursuing Kingdom goals
One might think a university athlete would have aspirations of a professional sports career or a job in the business or marketing side of their sport. For Paul Huggins, however, God had […]
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Pastoring from the field
Establishing trust and relevance are two of the biggest hurdles for the Church in 21st century, post-Christian Canada. Starting his ministry in the small town of Almonte, Matt Dyck knew he had to be visible in […]
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Lifting up the God of second chances
Family Radio CHRI’s Bill Stevens has led an eventful life. The 71-year-old saw success in film, music, and business, before taking over as general manager of CHRI. Some would say he had it all, but seven years ago God set him on a path to bring […]
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Hoop Nights models Christ to city youth
Faith matched up with basketball last month, as local teenagers learned about Jesus while shooting hoops. Ottawa’s Metropolitan Bible Church (MET) held its Hoop Nights outreach basketball camp July 10 to 14 at the Michele Heights Community Centre, providing a free drop-in skills clinic to youth […]
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Moving for God’s glory
After six years of renting space at West Ottawa Community Church, offering classes 6 days a week, Arise School of Dance has moved to a new location, in Stittsville. Their new studio opened the last week in August. Directors Naomi Gilman and Jennifer Turco say since the move, they have noticed a 20 percent increase […]
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Ottawa Fury hosts Faith Day
The Ottawa Fury FC hosted their second annual Fury Faith Day on August 28. The event, sponsored by Family Radio CHRI, Athletes in Action, and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, gives Christian players a platform to share why their faith is […]
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