Sunnyside Wesleyan Church

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note tooffice@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Pastor Matthew (Downtown Site Pastor) at matthew.laker@sunnysidechurch.ca

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)

Announcements

If you are considering Baptism, contact P. Matthew. A Baptism Service at Silver Lake to be held Jun 16.

Doulos Ministries— Community Hall Building Project in Mistissini: June 5 – 10. Contact Paul Racine

Coming up on June 9^th – DT Church service is taking place in Sandy Hill Park @10am.

Bridal Shower for Andrea Hook – June 2^nd @1pm : 58 Grosvenor Site

God & Woman’s Event – June 2^nd @5pm : 58 Grosvenor Site

Being Downtown – May 17, 2013

marge — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:43:35 +0000

May 17 2013 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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At the beginning of the month I shared with the Downtown Ministry Leaders team a small lesson on how to pray for others. It was based on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 and I came across it on the http://derekspain.com blog. When the Downtown Ministry Leaders team gathers, we spend time each meeting praying for those who are part of our community, and for the mission God has given us.

The downtown site has set aside Wednesdays as a prayer and fasting day for those who choose to be involved. It has been encouraging to see a number of people get involved with this. Personally, I believe this, combined with the extra prayer and fasting over the Lent season, had impact both in the visible and invisible realms of life. We saw two people come to faith. Once a month we will also be having an official prayer walk that I want to encourage you to get involved with (June 19, July 17, Aug. 29).

Now there are no special or magic words to use while praying for others, but to help you pray, here is an example from Paul. (I recommend that you read the whole passage.)

● Thank God for others v. 15-16

● God will help them know him better, as he reveals himself to them v. 17

● They will see the hope we have in Christ v. 18

● They will see the riches we have in Christ v. 18

● They will see the power that we have in Christ v. 19-21

● They will see that Jesus is the head of the Church v. 22

● That you will see that Jesus fills you completely v. 23

Camping Weekend is a-coming, June 14-16

I want to encourage you to think about coming up to Silver Lake for the camping weekend! This Sunday the registration information will be available. You can buy meals up there or bring your own food. It is a great weekend to hang out around a fire, on the lake and with each other.

Sunday, June 16 we will move our service up to the camp, so we need help in arranging rides for those who want to come up just for that day. Anyone want to help with this? Please contact me!

If you are interested in being baptized or would just like to learn more about baptism, then send me an email and let’s talk.

Church in the Park

Please note that on Sunday, June 9 we will hold our worship service at the Sandy Hill Community Centre Park. The Park is in behind the community centre. (We are changing the location because there is a conference at our regular location.)

Links

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)

Announcements

Ukraine Missions Trip – 10 days – Mid July. Contact Andrew Lanney at: chez613@gmail.com to go!

Doulos Ministries— Community Hall Building Project in Mistissini: June 5 – 10. Contact Paul Racine

If you are considering Baptism, contact P. Matthew. A Baptism Service at Silver Lake to be held Jun 16.

The Trustees meet this Tuesday @7pm

Being Downtown – May 9, 2013

marge — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:26:32 +0000

May 9, 2013 – Matthew Laker
:.being downtown.:
{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}
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“in him we live and move and have our being.”
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So do you think that Ottawa Senators will win this series?? I was able to hear the overtime of game 4 on the radio. There is nothing like listening to a game on the radio. The crowd was so loud that it was hard to hear the broadcaster over the roar. I got excited just listening to the broadcaster!
May and June are very full and busy months for many people. A lot is happening in the life of the Church and in people’s personal lives. Many things grab for our attention, including the great weather we’ve been blessed with lately. Be sure to check below for some upcoming events! You can also check our facebook page as another way to stay updated.
Next Wednesday (May 15th) we will be starting the prayer walks back up. These walks, which will take place in June and July also, will be a time to learn about how to pray for the city, and for our friends. A small teaching and experience element will be part of each night.
Sunday, June 16th, we will once again be moving our service to Silver Lake Camp. This is a great day to celebrate baptism, and spend some time together. We will have a service, then baptism, eat lunch together and hang out at the beach and relax. (Side note: Are you interested in baptism? If so, please drop me a line.)
For those who are not camping there for the weekend, I would like to arrange rides up on the Sunday like we did last year. If you can help organize this or have room in your car, or need a ride, let me know.

Coming up
Monday, May 13th: Lecture on the Reliability of Biblical Translations. Professor David Jeffrey
St. Paul’s University Chapel May 13, 2013 at 7pm For more information, call (613) 235-0596 or visit http://ottawatheologicalcollege.ca
Sunday, May 26th: Farewell Potluck BBQ – A time together to celebrate life and relationships. Many are in transition at this time of year, so it’s a good reason to have a BBQ! All are welcome to come to a potluck/BBQ in Kyle and Debbie Brentnell’s backyard.
Saturday, June 8th: Sunnyside carnival at the Grosvenor site.
Sunday, June 9th: Service location change – info to come.
Sunday, June 16th: Service will move to Silver Lake Camp

Links
Downtown bulletin
Downtown sermon

Miscellaneous Information
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church is a multi-site church: one church in two locations. For more information, please visit our website: www.sunnysidechurch.ca.
The Downtown location is at the Alumni Auditorium in the Jock Turcot University Centre on the University of Ottawa campus. The service time is Sunday at 10 a.m. (Map)
The Grosvenor location is at 58 Grosvenor Ave. The summer service time is 10 a.m. (Map)
Services in both locations usually last about 75 minutes.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please e-mail office@sunnysidechurch.ca .
If you know someone who would like to be added to this mailing list, please have them send a note tooffice@sunnysidechurch.ca.
You may email Pastor Matthew (Downtown Site Pastor) at matthew.laker@sunnysidechurch.ca
You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)
at jono.hamer-wilson@sunnysidechurch.ca

Announcements
Ukraine Missions Trip – 10 days – Mid July. Contact Andrew Lanney at: chez613@gmail.com to go!

DT Prayer Walk next Wednesday May 15th @7pm. Meeting up at the Alumni Auditorium.

Doulos Ministries— Community Hall Building Project in Mistissini: June 5 – 10. Contact Paul Racine

If you are considering Baptism, contact P. Matthew. A Baptism Service at Silver Lake to be held Jun 16.

Lecture on the Reliability of Biblical Translations: This Monday @7pm – Saint Paul’s University

The Sunnyside Board meets this Tuesday @7pm in the church basement

Mother’s Day – This Sunday May 12th

Being Downtown – May 3, 2013

marge — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:15:11 +0000

May 3, 2013 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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Who discipled you? Most likely, a number of people have accompanied you along your journey of faith. I have been thinking a lot about discipleship lately, and have been wondering about how we as a community can walk with people who are at different stages in their spiritual journeys. I have been thinking about what our system might be for discipleship/spiritual formation at the downtown site.

I have been reading a lot on the topic, so I am sure you will hear some influence of these readings slip through. I just finished one book called “Leading Kingdom Movements” by Mike Breen, which takes a look at the life of Paul and some lessons we can learn from him. The author looks at the power of the smaller community for the church to be what God has called it to be.

God has already put people in our lives for whom we can be Jesus in the neighbourhood. Who are you going to invest in, that you may help them discover God’s call? I promise as you do, that you will grow in your own faith journey and experience of God.

Baptism

Part of the discipleship journey is being baptized. Last Sunday the Grosvenor site had a baptism, and I hear that it was an encouraging time for the community. Have you ever thought about baptism? Have you been baptized?

We will once again this year be moving our Sunday service up to Silver Lake Wesleyan camp during Sunnyside’s church campout weekend from June 14-16, and we will be conducting baptisms.

On Sunday, June 16^th, we hope to provide rides up for people who will not be camping. We want to encourage you to take part in this event. Even if you can only come up for the Sunday, I would encourage it. That day after the morning service we will hold baptisms, then we can enjoy lunch together (you can pre-buy or bring one). Then you are encouraged to relax at the beach, and simply enjoy the outdoors with the community!

This Sunday

We will be looking at chapter five of the book of Hebrews this coming Sunday.

Also, if you are new to the downtown site we want to invite you to a lunch after the service at 68 Lees Avenue.

Lectio Divina – Grasping the Bible: A hands on approach to developing the discipline of engaging the bible to guide your life:

Sunday night is the last night of this study series! Even if you missed the others you are still welcome to join us. Tonight we will learn and take time to practise Lectio Divina. Please note the location change: We will meet at 6 pm at Strathcona Park.

Links

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)

Announcements

Ukraine Trip Meeting – This Sun. at 1pm in the GV nursery. Contact Andrew Lanney at: chez613@gmail.com

New Comers Lunch – This Sunday May 5^th. After service @68 Lees Ave.

Grasping the Bible: This Sunday May 5; @ 6 pm. Mtg. @ Strathcona Park

God and Men Event – This Sunday. Meeting in Windsor Park @4:45 for games. BBQ @6pm – GV Site.

Coming – Up: DT Prayer Walk on May 15^th @7pm. Meeting up at the Alumni Auditorum.

Doulos Ministries— Community Hall Building Project in Mistissini: June 5 – 10. Contact Paul Racine

Mother’s Day – Next Sunday

Jesus in the Neighbourhood – May 1, 2013

marge — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:19:24 +0000

Jesus in the Neighbourhood

Wednesday, May 1^st, 2013

By Brent Russett

Things I am excited about

We get to show love to the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South by putting on a carnival for the kids of the neighbourhood. We have done this two or three times in the past, and it has made a real impact in the neighbourhood’s view of our church. It helps people to get to know the church. It is also a tangible way to be Jesus in the Neighbourhood. We are going to need lots of help to pull this off, so if you can volunteer talk to Jill Davis.

It looks like everything is coming together for us to send another team to the Ukraine this year. If you are interested there is an information meeting in the Nursery at 1 p.m. this Sunday.

The 11 a.m. service heard an great testimony during the baptismal service of how Jesus touched the life of a person in our congregation. It was very cool to hear.

I am hearing a number of stories of life in our church. God seems to be doing something new amongst us.

Things I am not sure about

Today is the first day of our new fiscal year at Sunnyside. I still don’t have the final numbers as to whether or not we broke even, but it is going to very close one way or another.

We are planning to go to one service a the Grosvenor Site on the May long weekend. (May 19^th) I think this is a good idea. But last Sunday the combined attendance at the Grosvenor Site was 332 people. Like this sections is titled – things I am not sure about.

Dates to take note of:

May 4^th – Like this Saturday – a work bee at the Grosvenor Site.

May 12^th – a week from this Sunday is Mothers day – and Darren’s last Sunday before his sabbatical. He will be speaking at the Grosvenor Site that Day. I will be downtown that day.

May 19^th – The Sunday of the long weekend. Paul Racine will be speaking at the Grosvenor Site that day. Grosvenor goes to one service at 10 a.m.

May 28^th – (Tuesday) The Annual Meeting of the Church

June 8^th – (Saturday) The Sunnyside Old Ottawa South Carnival.

June 14-16 The Church camping trip at Silver Lake. Details will be out soon. There will be a baptism service that Sunday in the Lake for anyone who wants to be baptized.

June 23^rd – (Sunday after church) – the church picnic at Strathcona Park.

The next two months have a lot of activity in them. Not every person will be able to be at every event. A lot of these events are community building events. So choose what would be most beneficial to you and where you can be most effective in encouraging others.

Links

Grosvenor bulletin

Grosvenor sermon

This Sunday

I am going to conclude the preaching series on life. I am going to be speaking from Jeremiah 2 and John 4.

Announcements

God and Men Event – This Sunday. Meeting in Windsor Park @4:45 for games. BBQ @6pm – GV Site.

Ukraine Trip Meeting – This Sun. at 1pm in the nursery. Pls. attend if you think you’d like to participate

Best Years! – Tomorrow, May 2^nd, @10:30am in the church basement. Last BYF until Oct. 3^rd, 2013

Being Downtown – April 26, 2013

marge — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:31:37 +0000

April 26, 2013 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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A.W. Tozor wrote “Faith, as the Bible knows it is confidence in God and His Son Jesus Christ; it is the response of the soul to the divine character as revealed in scripture”

What is your response to God’s voice in your life? A spiritually hydrated life combines faith with God’s word. This Sunday we will be continuing to look at the book of Hebrews and Chapter 4. What part of God’s character do you need to remember and grab a hold of? This Sunday, I will speak about living a spiritually hydrated life.

Take a moment to read through the passage, reflect upon it and listen to what God is saying to you.

Up and Coming

There is once again much going on in our community! I want to remind you about Prayer and Fasting Wednesdays. Each Wednesday we want to encourage the Downtown site to take time to pray for our the Downtown community and Church. On May 15^th, we will also be starting our prayer walks back up.

Remember that this Sunday is the combined baby shower for our two newest babies at 2 pm at 58 Grosvenor.

May 26th there will also be a BBQ–more information is forthcoming.

In June we will be having two events. The first is June 16^th: We will move our service up to Silver Lake Camp. This means we will be having a Baptism. Anyone interested? This also means that you are invited to join for the church camp weekend! (More info is to come.) Last year we arranged rides for people to come up on the Sunday and we will need people to help with this again. Even if you can just come for the day, make it a point to get away with us. There is a beach, and hopefully a baptism.

Finally, the last Sunday in June is our yearly Sunnyside picnic. Mark it on your calendars!

One Last thing – Summer Book Club

I have been thinking we should do a summer book club, so I wanted to get some input. Have you read anything lately or long ago that may be an option for lively discussion? I am looking for something to stir and cultivate our spiritual lives, something that perhaps could provide conversation and be practical to our lives. Please let me know if you have any book suggestions, or if you would like to participate in a book club.

See you Sunday!

P.S. There is still room on the team to help with the Sandy hill spring clean, this Saturday. If you can come, let me know. Hope to see you then!

Links

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)

Announcements

New Comers Lunch – Next Sunday May 5^th. After service @68 Lees Ave.

Grasping the Bible: Dates: April 28, May 5; @ 6 pm. Mtg. @ Tan Coffee 317 Wilbrod Street

God and Men Event on May 5^th. Meeting in Windsor Park @4:45 for games. BBQ @6pm – GV Site.

Baby Shower for Karen Simms and Valerie Thacker-Smith: This Sun. Apr 28th. Starts just after 2pm @GV Site

If you would like to play baseball for Sunnyside this year, contact Geoff Grimwood.

Coming – Up: DT Prayer Walk on May 15^th @7pm. Meeting up at the Alumni Auditorium.

Jesus in the Neighbourhood – April 25, 2013

marge — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:42:15 +0000

Jesus in the Neighbourhood

Thursday April 25^th, 2013

Catching Up

It has been quite the season at Sunnyside. I have heard of more people coming to faith in the last month, than I have in the last year. Prayer makes a difference. After Easter we had Graduation Sunday. We have an unusually large amount of graduates this year. I believe a little over 20 people are hoping to graduate, which is about triple what it was last year. I want to thank Tasha Riddell for putting together some exam care packages for our students. Keep praying for the students as they finish exams and look for work.

Series on Life

I have been preaching a series entitled “Take Hold of Life”. I am thankful to see it resonating with so many people. I see people moving at the speed they should be towards grabbing hold of life. Just like we don’t get into shape in a day, or our gardens don’t grow in a day, taking hold of the life that God offers takes time.

Ukraine

It was great to have Sergei here on Sunday to hear about the Ukraine. A big thanks to the Potluck team who served us so well. We have sent missions teams to the Ukraine for the last 5 years. There may be a possibility of another team going this year, if a leader for the team emerges. Pray that God would have His way in this.

Things Coming Up

There are a number of things that are coming up that I think are pretty cool. This Sunday in the 11 a.m. service there is going to be a baptism. I always love hearing the stories of how people come to faith. After the 11 a.m. service there is going to be a luncheon because we really need to build community in this congregation. Next week I am in Toronto one day. Houghton, NY the next day, and then the next day is the work bee at the Grosvenor site. We would love to have people come and join us for breakfast and work on May 4^th. The next big event after that is June 8^th when we hope to do the Sunnyside Carnival. (Jesus in the Neighbourhood) We are renting a bouncy castle, and a dunk tank and popcorn and cotton candy machine. It should be fun. On June 14-16^th is the Sunnyside camping weekend at Silver Lake. On June 23^rd is the Church wide picnic. As I look over the next little while it sounds like fun.

Pastor Darren

Pastor Darren will be going on Sabbatical from the May long weekend to the middle of August. I trust that it will be a time of rest and rejuvenation. Pray for him as he goes.

Coming up this Sunday.

I am going to speaking on life out of John 15. Staying connected!

Announcements

If you would like to play baseball for Sunnyside this year, pls. contact Geoff Grimwood.

Light lunch: for 11am Sunnysiders to get together and connect — right after the 11am service this Sun

Annual Work Bee on Sat May 4^th @GV Site. Breakfast is at 8:30am. All are welcome to come out and help

God and Men Event on May 5^th. Meeting in Windsor Park @4:45 for games. BBQ @6pm – GV Site.

Sunnyside Carnival – June 8^th. Contact Marge Sambol to volunteer

There will be a baptism this Sunday at the 11am service

Being Downtown – April 19, 2013

marge — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:51:21 +0000

April 19, 2013 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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It is a season of transitions. Many of our students are coming to the end of the term and some are coming to the end of big assignments. The weather is in transition as we see the flip- flopping of sun and rain, warm and cool temperatures. We see the signs of spring with flowers coming. We even have a few people now entering into job transitions. And over the past months we have welcomed some new babies, meaning big transitions for those families.

Change is part of life. In the midst of all that, God is still in control, still at work in our lives, and walking with us. If life were a river or lake and we were on a boat, one of the essential tools of that boat would be the rudder. The rudder lets us steer the boat. This week as I prepare for Sunday’s teaching, I have been reminded that the rudders of life are our thoughts.

The battle in our minds is a powerful thing. How do you fix your thoughts on Jesus? We all at one time or another will have challenges with our thoughts. What lessons have you learned that help you continue to walk well? It would be great to receive an email about your experience. What is one thing you do to help fix your mind on Jesus, one thing that turns that rudder in the right direction?

This Sunday we will be taking Communion together and looking at Hebrews 3.

Getting involved: Volunteer opportunity at Sunnyside!

There are a few different ways one can serve in the life of our community. As each person takes a role, they serve as a link to someone experiencing God’s love, entering into Christ’s character and engaging the world. A link that is creating a strong community.

Serving opportunity (ways to impact others)

● Volunteer coordination – this person puts the Sunday morning volunteer schedules together. They assist with recruiting and training and sending out weekly reminders to those serving. A great job for an organizer.

● Offering Teller Team – This team is responsible for counting the offering and preparing it for the Bookkeeper. This role requires 6 month attendance and demonstration of a personal commitment to giving.

● Greeters – Are you willing to be a ray of sunshine to people as they come into our community? This role includes setup of our welcome table and helping both guests and regulars feel welcome, as well, taking up the offering during the service. A great way to meet people!

● Signs – each week signs are placed outside and taken down after the service.

● Hospitality – Ensure the coffee table is up and running, then cleaning items up and putting them away.

● Prayer Team – Available after the service each Sunday, for confidential prayer. The weekly team consists of one man and one woman. The volunteers for this role must be with Sunnyside for a minimum of 6 months.

● Small Groups – Are you interested in leading a small group?

Interested, send me an email: matthew.laker@sunnysidechurch.ca

Links

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)

Announcements

Communion will offered this Sunday April 21^st in service

A Visit from Sergiy of World Hope Ukraine w/ potluck welcome: this Sun. April 21^st @6:30pm – GV Site

Grasping the Bible: Dates: April 28, May 5; @ 6 pm. For more details contact P. Matthew

Baby Shower for Karen Simms and Valerie Thacker-Smith: April 28th. Starts just after 2pm @GV Site

Pho lunch – this Sunday! The post university/college crowd is going out for lunch. Contact: Jill Blackstock.

If you would like to play baseball for Sunnyside this year, contact Geoff Grimwood.

God and Men Event on May 5^th. Meeting in Windsor Park @4:45 for games. BBQ @6pm – GV Site.

Being Downtown – April 12, 2013

marge — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:42:22 +0000

April 12, 2013 – Matthew Laker

:.being downtown.:

{a weekly e-letter to sunnyside wesleyan church’s downtown congregation}

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“in him we live and move and have our being.”

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Way to Go Sunnyisde Downtown! Because of your prayers, because some of you got up earlier on a Sunday morning to prepare space for the rest of the Downtown community to come together; because you were willing to jump in and help clean up after the service on Sunday; because you are living generously; because you are serving in many different ways in downtown Ottawa… Together we are making a difference in peoples’ lives!

Did you know that over the Lent season we saw two people come to faith? God has answered prayers. Did you know that over the Lent season $1,295 was raised to be split between Capital City Mission and Compasio? Way to go Downtown! We have also had a number of visitors over the past months whom we are continuing to following up with. Would you like to be part of our follow up team for first-time guests? Please contact me if you would like to serve in this vital way.

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This Sunday

This Sunday is Food Collection Sunday—we forgot to announce this last week, but it will be the 2nd Sunday of the month. So if you remember, please bring those non-perishable food items! Last month I helped Dennis drop off the food and they were very thankful for our support of their work.

This Sunday I will be reflecting on Hebrews chapter 2, so consider reading it in advance.

We also want to thank those who have been serving us in various ways on Sunday mornings. Thank you to those who just jump in when help is needed. If you are interested in helping with our Greeting Ministry and want to be a ray of sunshine to the community as they come on Sunday, I would encourage you to speak with John G. or send me an email. No experience is needed, just a smile and a heart to help create space for people to connect with God and others.

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Jesus in the Neighbourhood: Reaching our city.

The Downtown leadership team has been talking about outreach activities and has put together a list of possible activities. I am working to find out when the Sandy Hill Spring Clean is taking place and will be encouraging us to get involved with that event. This can be a great way to give back to the downtown area!

We are working on promotional items, such as postering, ads and mailings. At the same time you will see at the back table invite cards available for you to take and use as you feel led.

We have also begun to plan for participation in three other events to reach the downtown community. More information to come! We are going to need some help with these three events:

● Movie night in the park.

● September Splash – This will consist of three events in the community, such as the Sandy Hill community BBQ, and student supper.

● Trivia night

Because of you, together we are making a difference!

Isaiah 61:4 (ESV)They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

Links

You may email Jono Hamer-Wilson (Downtown Worship Leader)