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This week, are starting a new era our Thread series in the Book of Luke. When you begin reading the Book of Luke, it quickly becomes clear that this is not just another version of Jesus’ story. Luke is careful, thoughtful, and deeply spiritual, drawing attention to God’s nearness and the steady work of the…
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This past week, the people of Jamaica faced one of the most devastating natural disasters in the island’s history. A Category 5 hurricane swept across the western region, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. Power and communication lines have been severely impacted—77% of the island’s electricity is currently down, and many areas remain…
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If you knew nothing about the story of God and you read the Bible cover to cover for the first time, you would expect Israel’s entry into the Promised Land to be a time of victory and celebration. Instead, in many ways, when Israel enters the Promised Land, God’s people enter the Biblical dark ages.…
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This Sunday, we are starting a new sermon series as part of our Thread journey. This series, God’s Nation Formed, is about how God is shaping us through both good and bad in our lives as we walk in faith with him leading the way day and night. For Israel, God took a group that…
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We are very excited to have Vince + Robin Hawkins join us for our 2024 Marriage Retreat. The Hawkins’ were married in 1994 and today they serve as the Lead Evangelist and Women’s Ministry Leader for our sister church in St. Louis, MO. Twenty-nine years of marriage have brought highs and lows, and many of…
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Ottawa Innercity Ministries is running a campaign during the season to keep those in need warm.
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It's the weekend once again! Looking for something exciting to do? Watch out for these activities that are open to all! Mark your calendars now.
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As a precursor to showing the disciples the full extent of his love -Jesus washes ALL of their feet. In spite of one of them denying they ever knew him, one of them handing him over for some money and ultimately all of them deserting him, Jesus still showed such unconditional love that no one could tell who would do what!
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As a precursor to showing the disciples the full extent of his love -Jesus washes ALL of their feet. In spite of one of them denying they ever knew him, one of them handing him over for some money and ultimately all of them deserting him, Jesus still showed such unconditional love that no one could tell who would do what!
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The scriptures are relatively silent on the Wednesday before Good Friday. But of course, we know that nothing is without purpose in the Holy Scriptures. This day could be used to be deeply contemplative before the most important day in all of history.
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While all of this is going on there is a massive conspiracy to get rid of Jesus by the religious elite and even one of his own disciples-Judas. Little did they realize that what was intended for great harm was the salvation of their souls. Indeed our God is forgiving and incredibly gracious!!
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As Jesus enters the final week of his earthly ministry - Holy Week - we are thrilled to walk to Calvary with Him.
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We in the Ottawa Church will spend the next five weeks examining the encouragement sometimes even a warning from Jesus, apostle Paul, and the author of the book to Hebrews.
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We wanted to let you know about an exciting series that we have been doing here in the Ottawa Church called See To It in the last several weeks. We have looked at multiple passages in the Bible through different voices where the call is ‘see to it.’ Whether it’s “See to it that none…
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You are a young professional finding yourself in an interesting situation during Covid-19? You are not alone. Young professionals from the Eastern Canadian Churches of Christ have had interesting 12 months. Here's what they have to share.
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Like Christmas, Easter is a blend of pagan superstitions and Christian concepts. Historically, the major problem with observing Easter has been the double standard in commitment that it reinforces. If some days are holy, or special, then others are not. And if observing one day as holy means we are giving God less than our best on the other days, we are violating Jesus' command for every true disciple to take up his cross daily
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Melanie Singh, women's ministry leader at Ottawa Church of Christ was interviewed by a syndicated Canadian Christian radio show and podcast called Connections.
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