This is our prayer for you all in this time of difficulty and pain. In these days of self-isolation and quarantine, may we learn to walk/rest ever closer with Jesus who has experienced our sufferings and who will never leave nor forsake us, even in the midst of chaos. - Your Bethesda Host … [Read more...]
A Song of Hope for Christmas (Recorded Live at Bethesda)
December 25, 2019 by
No matter what you're experiencing this Christmas, whether happiness or tragedy, community or loneliness, I pray you will find hope in Jesus - to see victory over the power of sin and death and deeply know the Way to life-giving faith, hope and love in a world full of uncertainty, fear and … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2019!
December 25, 2019 by
Thank you, Jesus, for the reason we live, breath and have our being: to love and be loved by You. We praise and worship and adore You for eternity. … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks on Giving Tuesday
December 3, 2019 by
For 40 years, Bethesda Renewal Centre has been a haven of quietness and peace for the body of Christ to come away and be still with the Trinity. We are completely supported by the Spirit-led contributions of givers like you and we would be honoured to receive a donation today from you in any … [Read more...]
A Prayer for Canada
July 2, 2019 by
May Canada be known as a people who seek the face of God - which is the deepest and most intimate of joys in this world. (Psalm 24:6). ———————————————————————————————————————————————— May Canada be a nation whom, as much as it's in our hands, "live at peace with all people" (Romans … [Read more...]
40 Years of Ministry….
June 18, 2019 by
"For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness" - Psalm 33:4. For 40 years, God's Spirit has welcomed thousands of people here to Bethesda, to come rest in His presence, in the midst of His beautiful creation, escaping the cycle of distractions and … [Read more...]
Bethesda Maple Syrup Returns – Available for Sale!
April 12, 2019 by
Sugar Bush Season has returned to Bethesda Renewal Centre after a well-deserved 1 year break for our trees! Our signature, wood-fired maple syrup, lovingly made on the property, is now ready to purchase. https://youtu.be/GNXrjjHwKoU Here is our available maple syrup grades and list of bottle … [Read more...]
A Warm Thought on a Chilly Night
February 13, 2019 by
It is a winter wonderland out there in Ottawa! People often stop using the phrase "winter wonderland" after Christmastime. In the busyness of life after this holy time of year, it can be easy to loose focus on the precious gift of Jesus - our eternal Saviour. In Philippians 4:8, we … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
December 29, 2018 by
"O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your dwelling places." • (Psalm 43:3) • Jesus came as the light of the world to save us from its darkness. He gave us truth to escape the separation from His love that lies and sin cause. May we seek … [Read more...]
Today Is Giving Tuesday!
November 27, 2018 by
For the past 39 years.... Bethesda Renewal Centre has been a haven of peace for Christian individuals and groups to intentionally retreat into God's presence to be still and know Him more. Today is Giving Tuesday - a day where valued donations that support God's work here will have $1 added to … [Read more...]
