As we wait to reopen, we celebrate the Lord’s steadfast handiwork here all these years. We celebrate lives forever changed in His presence and peace. We give all glory to the One who is the Lord of these grounds. Jesus, thank you for … [Read more...]
An Easter We’ll Never Forget
April 13, 2020 by
In the midst of chaos and suffering, may we remember afresh that Jesus is our Living Hope. A dear friend of ours (who gave permission to share this quote) recently posted this word of encouragement, "If the value of a thing is whatever the highest bidder is willing to pay for it, then if you … [Read more...]
Our Prayer For You #COVID19
March 22, 2020 by
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...]
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...]
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...]
Our Prayers Are Yours #OttawaTornado
September 25, 2018 by
Our prayers are with you and our beloved city of Ottawa in the wake of Friday's tornado. May God’s love, faithfulness and peace shine in and through your heart, mind, soul and spirit in the aftermath of this storm. Blessings, Bethesda Renewal … [Read more...]
Celebrating Canada
July 3, 2018 by
We hope you stayed cool as you celebrated our beloved nation of Canada this week! May God establish His dominion from "sea to sea" (Psalm 72:8) as we - His church - continue to rest in His peace, live by His grace and share His love to our neighbours, friends and family who need His … [Read more...]
