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 happening here at Bethesda … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Jesus Is Risen

Our resurrected King is alive and is the reason we get to see the life changing work of the Father’s heart and Holy Spirit’s comfort here at Bethesda. We pray this is a year you can know His presence more and more - day by day. Blessings, Your Host Family … [Read more...]

Giving Tuesday 2021

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 … [Read more...]

His Outstretched Arms Protect You

As our first livestream for Outstretched Arms 2020 approaches, a number of people have wondered where the name of this event came from.... While various translations use this term to reference the mighty right arm of God's power (Psalm 136:11-12; Exodus 6:6; Jeremiah 32:21), it was … [Read more...]

Giving Tuesday 2020 – Thank You

This #GivingTuesday - we give thanks to God for you and your generous support of the Lord’s work here. We also give thanks that we can still welcome more people to seek God’s face in quietness and trust here at Bethesda. You can donate through our secure Canada Helps page by clicking … [Read more...]

Our First Livestream! Outstretched Arms 2020

We invite you to a time where you can stop and take a moment...be reminded of the Lord's faithfulness from yesterday and His steady hope for tomorrow in the midst of our uncertain times.  In this livestream, please join us for... - Some of Ottawa's most inspirational worship … [Read more...]

Giving Thanks

“The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Phillippians … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Ministry Update – We’re Reopening!

Following updated COVID-19 health precaution policies, we are overjoyed to announce Bethesda has reopened!   To find out more information and make an advance booking, you can email us at [email protected]!   In thankfulness, Your Bethesda Family https://youtu.be/SJWL66KcFsE … [Read more...]