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A Christmas and New Year Prayer

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A Christmas and New Year Prayer

Someone once said that there’s no point in evangelizing this world anymore because it’s so dark and beyond hope, but here at Bethesda, we have a much different perspective. We have seen what happens when God’s people, Jesus’ followers, come away to rest in the Holy Spirit and the Word. When they abandon all distractions […]

On This Giving Tuesday

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27-28 Peace. It is something we lack in our day and age of trying to keep up and keep going. And yet, something keeps […]

An Ice Storm & A Gracious Saviour

Recently, here in Ottawa, we had a substantial ice storm. Within 24 hours, it burdened every surface with a layer of ice that surpassed the total precipitation from the infamous, weeks-long Ice Storm of ’98. Because of the storm, Bethesda’s power went out, the basement flooded, and many trees were affected. The brute force of […]

A Christmas and New Year Blessing!

We hear so many stories, from people who have walked through Bethesda’s doors, about what 2022 has been like for them. For many, they are exhausted. For others, they are heavy-laden with various burdens. All of them have one similar desire, to take time away from the struggles and busyness of life, and seek Jesus. In 2023, may you […]

Giving Tuesday 2022

Today is Giving Tuesday, a time where we are thankful to receive final donations before our fiscal year-end. As the Lord leads you, would you consider contributing to the special, restorative work God does here via Canada Helps or E-Transfer ([email protected])?  As always, we pray that as you pursue Jesus’ presence, that you would know how much […]

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A Christmas and New Year Prayer

Someone once said that there’s no point in evangelizing this world anymore because it’s so dark and beyond hope, but here at Bethesda, we have a much different perspective. We have seen what happens when God’s people, Jesus’ followers, come away to rest in the Holy Spirit and the Word. When they abandon all distractions […]

On This Giving Tuesday

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27-28 Peace. It is something we lack in our day and age of trying to keep up and keep going. And yet, something keeps […]

An Ice Storm & A Gracious Saviour

Recently, here in Ottawa, we had a substantial ice storm. Within 24 hours, it burdened every surface with a layer of ice that surpassed the total precipitation from the infamous, weeks-long Ice Storm of ’98. Because of the storm, Bethesda’s power went out, the basement flooded, and many trees were affected. The brute force of […]

A Christmas and New Year Blessing!

We hear so many stories, from people who have walked through Bethesda’s doors, about what 2022 has been like for them. For many, they are exhausted. For others, they are heavy-laden with various burdens. All of them have one similar desire, to take time away from the struggles and busyness of life, and seek Jesus. In 2023, may you […]

Giving Tuesday 2022

Today is Giving Tuesday, a time where we are thankful to receive final donations before our fiscal year-end. As the Lord leads you, would you consider contributing to the special, restorative work God does here via Canada Helps or E-Transfer ([email protected])?  As always, we pray that as you pursue Jesus’ presence, that you would know how much […]

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