Ottawa Believers Being Asked to Host Ukrainian Refugees

The war in Ukraine is Europe’s biggest humanitarian crisis since World War 2, with millions of refugees having fled the country. Many students and families have also arrived in Ottawa, although housing is currently one of the biggest needs. Algonquin College's campus ministry has organized programs for refugees, and are currently looking for believers who are willing to host either a Ukrainian family or Ukrainian student for the short term. It’s up to each Canadian to decide what can be offered, whether one month, one semester, or full term accommodation.

Students are also looking for computers, cell phones, supplies, families for grocery cards, furniture, winter clothing, toys, strollers ,etc., and majority are looking for jobs.

If you are willing to host a Ukrainian student or family, or provide one of the above needs, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Make Prayer Pumpkins this #NationalPumpkinDay 🎃

Today is National Pumpkin Day..and we are LOVING our office prayer pumpkins! 😍 Everytime we walk in, we are reminded to pray and give thanks!

All you need to make them are some mini pumpkins, yarn/string, pieces of paper or cardstock, and some sharpies to decorate! Write a prayer point on each one and spend some time praying about them each day!

Everybody, Always

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote from lawyer, speaker and NYT Bestselling Author, Bob Goff, and encourages us to let dead things go, and embrace God's power to redeem, resurrect, and make all things new.

"Everybody, always."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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I Am So Glad I Live In A World Where There Are Octobers

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote from Anne Of Green Gables author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, and encourages us to let dead things go, and embrace God's power to redeem, resurrect, and make all things new.

"I am so glad i live in a world where there are octobers."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Will You Come To The Table, This Thanksgiving?

Did you know that the best aspects of the Thanksgiving table are just like the communion and celebration we share at the Lord’s Table?
1. We come as we are
2. We come repenting
3. We come to be filled
4. We are met with abundant provision
Will you come to the table this year?

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Care's Ooey, Gooey, Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Recipe!

Today is National Cinnamon Roll Day...and Care got her hands on the BEST homemade recipe for the fluffy-est, gooey-est, softest cinnamon rolls! There's nothing like a warm, fresh out of the oven cinnamon roll on a fall day!

Read more for the recipe, and if you try it out be sure to tag us in your photos! 

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It's Pastor Appreciation Month!

Pastor Appreciation Month is a special time that congregations set aside each year to honour their pastors and pastoral families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people. It is typically scheduled in October but can be held at any time that is convenient for the church and the community. It is also important to remember that appreciation, affirmation and prayer support of our spiritual leaders is appropriate throughout the entire year.

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7 Days of Gratitude Leading into Thanksgiving

We have been blessed abundantly, and as believers, we should be the most grateful people in the world! Yet, it can be hard to feel gratitude when the stresses of daily life begin to wear us down...and we get used to grumbling instead of giving thanks.

This FREE, seven-day devotional from Focus On The Family Canada will help you and your children reset your perspective and start developing an attitude of gratitude.

Download yours, here!

We won't be happy if we're always trying to be perfect

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she challenges us with a quote from author and US Attorney Roy T. Bennett.

"EMBRACE BEING PERFECTLY IMPERFECT."

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Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts

Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief teams are on the ground in Atlantic Canada in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.
Support relief efforts here and please pray that God will use the crew to share the hope and comfort of Christ in this time.
(Learn more about upcoming volunteer training in Ottawa on October 15th here.)