Monthly Archives: August 2008

Keeping the Sabbath

by Richard Long,   Been reading a great book this summer by Mark Buchanan titled “The Rest of God”.  This is one of those books you have to slow read.  Which is the greatest compliment that I can pay a … Continue reading

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40 Days for Life

By Kirsten Harty In the US in 2007 alone, 289,750 children were aborted in Planned Parenthood facilities, racking up revenue for them of $336.7 million from American taxpayers. The first 40 Days for Life event occured in the fall of 2007. … Continue reading

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We are looking for new cooks

by Richard Long,   A last minute change of plans for Bob and Janette Ryan means that we are looking for new cooks immediately.  The Ryans had taken a couple of months off this summer to go back to Newfoundland … Continue reading

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Stillborn brought back to life

by Richard Long, Here’s a good news story for you that was in today’s Ottawa Citizen.  You gotta wonder if God isn’t try to say something to all of us on this planet about the value of life.  Quite timely … Continue reading

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“The Cry”

by Richard Long,   It was a hot day!  In many ways.  It was very hot spiritually, but also naturally.  Our campers headed out on the cross-country trek to the first site of The Cry to be there when it … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for “The Cry”

by Richard Long,     Our CampFire kids joined with many others tonight in a pre-rally gathering to worship, pray and prepare for the big event tomorrow.  Earlier in the day we had toured Parliament Hill and took some time to … Continue reading

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The Leadership Here Is Insane!

by Brent Harris (big guy on the right) So far, God’s been doing an incredible work.  I came here at the first of the week with a completely empty cup, and after the first night it was filled.  Everything I … Continue reading

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Happiness hits Angel Square!

by Richard Long    We hoped we would have 100 kids and parents show up for the fun night that we planned in “Angel Square” Park across the street from NHOP.  The flyer advertized free hot dogs, and hamburgers, inflatables … Continue reading

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Chillin’ at the “Fire”

by Richard Long   Our CampFire kids spent the afternoon handing out flyers inviting the neighbourhood to a free “Fun” event we are doing tomorrow afternoon.  We will be doing face-painting, games, inflatable rides and free hot dogs and hamburgers.  … Continue reading

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We welcome the FireCampers!

by Richard Long,   We’ve just finished supper and all our high school campers have now found their rooms, got their T-shirts, and met some new friends as they have settled in for a week with us at NHOP.   From … Continue reading

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