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Tuesday, 09 February 2010

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 COVER STORY
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 FEATURE STORY
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 COVER STORY

ONTARIO CHRISTIAN GLEANERS ARE POURING LOVE INTO SOUP FOR THE STARVING

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 COVER STORY

Is the coffee you drink exploiting the poor?

Bold vision for serving youth in Waterdown

Youth for Christ has been building relationships with youth in the Waterdown area for a number of years, and now YFC/Youth Unlimited hopes to build a youth drop-in centre near the high school.

Beginnings celebrates 25 years

Founded 25 years ago with the the conviction that every human being is a gift from God, Beginnings Counselling and Adoption Services has assisted more than 200 families.

Oakville inspired at prayer breakfast

A faithful tradition of uniting in prayer continued in Oakville on December 2 when nearly 600 people from various Christian churches gathered for the 26th annual Oakville Prayer Breakfast.

Encounters with Amazing Grace

Rosalie Schwarm, Kevin 'Kip' Philp and Damini Sandhu have each felt God's hand reach down, pick them up and lift them out of life's darkest places. These three local residents share their inspiring and deeply personal stories of Amazing Grace.

‘Grim Reaper’ has found new rewards

Stu Grimson's reputation as one of the National Hockey League's leading fighters. But faith in Christ has brought peace to the man once known as the 'Grim Reaper'.

Musicians share faith through song

Songs of faith, hope, compassion and justice are flowing from talented local Christian musicians, who are also serving as mentors to ensure that the music continues to flow.

Local Connection to a Global Phenomenon

Through the support of local churches and organizations, micro-credit is having a powerful, transforming effect in the Developing World.

Planting 'Footprints' in Belize

'In His Footprints' ministry, founded by Hamilton-area Christian educators Wil and Karen Kamphuis, is responding to God's call to train the people of Belize for ministry service and to plant seeds of hope in that Central American nation.

Manning tells churches to heed history

If history is any indicator, the current economic crisis will see many people questioning their priorities, including taking a deeper look at spiritual matters, says Preston Manning.

Brian Stewart – 'Faith on the Frontlines'

CBC television journalist Brian Stewart has covered many of the world’s conflicts and reported from nine war zones, and has discovered how faith and love prevail even in the darkest places.

Saddlebag preachers tamed Halton

Long before paved roads and comfortable places to spend the night, a loyal team of circuit riding preachers brought the Word of God to Halton's homesteaders.

Leaving a lasting impression

Each year, thousands of Canadians take part in short-term mission trips, mostly to the developing world. Experienced trip leaders share ways to maximize the effectiveness of such missions.

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Upcoming Events

VALENTINE'S DINNER
February 13, 2010
SWEETS �N SUITES CAF�
February 13, 2010
TRUECITY CONFERENCE
February 19, 2010
TRUECITY CONFERENCE
February 20, 2010
Books for Book Clubs: What to Read Next
February 23, 2010
Suzanne Buffam - Poetry Reading
February 25, 2010
OCAA Men's Volleyball Championships
February 25, 2010 - February 27, 2010
GALA FOR BEGINNINGS
March 05, 2010
INFORMATION SESSION - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
March 06, 2010
Strike Out Hunger Bowl-a-thon
March 06, 2010
DINNER FOR BOLIVIA
March 06, 2010
DESSERT RECEPTION
March 06, 2010
Become a Better Coach
March 12, 2010
Going Local: Should We Restore Community Living Today?
March 16, 2010
Rotary Nook
March 23, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Buffet Luncheon for Ghana
March 26, 2010
Buffet Luncheon for Ghana
March 27, 2010
BURLINGTON PRAYER BREAKFAST
April 15, 2010
LIVING ROCK 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA
April 22, 2010
LIVING ROCK GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 03, 2010

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VALENTINE'S DINNER February 13, 2010 (6:00 pm - 6:00 pm) The Carpenteros and Friends present the eighth annual Valentine’s Bistro Dinner, in support of emergency relief aid for Haiti. Social at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Takes place at Calvin Christian School (Dundas), Ofield Rd., just north of Hwy. 5, west of Clappisons Cors, Flamborough. For...