This Sunday – We welcome Rob Parker Sr. from the National House of Prayer as our guest speaker for both services this Sunday. You are all invited to join us this Sunday evening at 7pm for a workshop led by Rob on the power of praying with a group. Join us in the Jubilee room to learn and practice corporate prayer.  

  1. Family Fellowship – The Family Fellowship Group will meet at the church this Sunday, March 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All families with young children are invited for a potluck dinner and fellowship. For further information please contact Geoff Colman at 613-722-5630 or rtoppscolman@gmail.com.

 

  1. Prayer in the Season of Lent – The season of Lent will soon be upon us. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season on March 5. The season of Lent is a time to reflect upon the journey of Jesus to the cross. During the Lenten season we invite you to join us for Lenten Prayer Vigils on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Our first Prayer Vigil will be on Sunday, March 9 when we will offer “Prayers for Healing”. 

 

  1. Men’s Breakfast – We are excited to welcome Laurie Boschman, a former captain of the Ottawa Senators, as our guest speaker to talk about the “Game of Life: Lessons on Hockey and Faith”. Join us at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8 in Campbell Hall for a delicious breakfast and a great talk. Guys of all ages are welcome. A free-will offering will be accepted. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex.

 

  1. The OMF Prayer Group – Our next meeting will be on March 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

  1. Next Sunday, March 9 – We will be celebrating Communion on Sunday, March 9. Don’t forget that it is also Daylight Savings Time, so don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed.

 

  1. Ratanak Meeting – The next prayer meeting for Ratanak is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Catherine de la Cruz, a missionary with Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) will be our guest speaker. She will share her experiences while in Cambodia. Everyone is welcome to hear this inspirational woman.

 

  1. "Son of God" Movie – There is a new movie just out in theatres that is very appropriate as we enter the season of Lent and Easter. It is called “Son of God” and it depicts the life of Jesus from the Gospels. The Dove Foundation for Christian Cinema affirms that this is a faith-based movie. This will be a great event for your family or a small group from church. This movie is also a great opportunity to invite someone who is not from the Christian faith. The movie is showing in many theatres such as the Coliseum Theatre (on Carling Ave.) and Barrhaven Cinemas. More details are available on the poster in the narthex.

 

  1. Budget 2014 Confirmation – The Finance Team reports the congregation committed to an operating budget of $588,091 at the Annual General Meeting on Monday February 24, 2014. This budget is an interim plan until a decision is made regarding a new minister. Watch for periodic updates from the Search Team regarding their progress. This commitment represents an average weekly giving of $11,310 for each Sunday. The budget maintained 2013 levels with minor changes in various groups. The new minister salary is estimated at 6 months. Once the Search Team is ready to present a potential candidate we will re-visit this budget item (hence the “interim” arrangement). The congregation is challenged to continue supporting the mission and outreach programs obligated by this budget – as these programs are fully funded by your contributions. Mark Ranson and Finance Team