Monthly Archives: August 2010

Justice Generation – Mentoring Program

Posted on August 31, 2010 by nhop

New mentoring program for young adults from Cityscape Prayer Ministries Here’s what they say on their official announcement … This fall we are launching a brand new six week mentoring track for young adults passionate about God’s justice coming to … Continue reading →

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A Simple Way to Pray a Scripture Passage – Norm Allen

Posted on August 30, 2010 by nhop

 by Richard Long, We are always on the hunt for great websites and resources for the life of prayer. (If you have some suggestions please send us a note at “richard(at)nhop(dot)ca”.) Back in May we sat at the same table … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Grace – Iona Abbey

Posted on August 27, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long, In my readings in the last week through the Celtic Daily Prayer book, I came across this wonderful prayer for daily grace and power that seems fitting to use in any of our daily endeavours … From … Continue reading →

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Praise – Aaron White

Posted on August 26, 2010 by nhop

This exerpt is taken from cell group notes on Psalm 145-150 written by Aaron White from 614 Vancouver, a prayer community in the Downtown Eastside.  Much thanks for his permission to share this with you. “It is in the process of being worshipped that … Continue reading →

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Communities – Jean Vanier

Posted on August 25, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long,   Today and yesterday we have put up a couple of quotes about “Community”.  If you are wondering what that has to do with prayer, well, we are convinced that the best and healthiest way to sustain … Continue reading →

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Tilley and Tupper by Rev. Ed Hird

Posted on August 24, 2010 by nhop

We are linking today to prolific blogger, tweeter and all-round-source-of-info, the Rev. Ed Hird from St. Simon’s Anglican Parish in North Vancouver.  Ed has written a great book about the spiritual heritage of Canada entitled “Battle for the Soul of Canada” … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Christian Community

Posted on August 23, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long, Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s short instructional book – Life Together is one of the most practical books on the real dynamics of living in community.  Here’s my favourite quote … “Innumerable times a whole Christian community has broken down … Continue reading →

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“My first words are a prayer” – Georges P. Vanier

Posted on August 22, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long,    Canada’s 19th Governor-General, Georges P. Vanier, was a man who walked in the presence of God.  In his inaugural speech on September 15, 1959, he said, “My first words are a prayer.  May Almighty God, in His … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Grace – Louis Riel

Posted on August 21, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long, Many Canadians, like myself, have never wandered beyond the official history (propaganda) about the leader of the Manitobans – Louis Riel, who was executed by the government of John A. MacDonald in Nov. 1885 after losing his struggle … Continue reading →

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True North Prayer Conference – Oct. 13-16

Posted on August 19, 2010 by nhop

All the details on the website. You can now register for this prayer conference that we are co-sponsoring with Cityscape Prayer Ministries this Fall in Winnipeg. Download a poster for your church bulletin board here.

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