Inclusive ministry? You’re a pro. Your Friendship group is growing and thriving, you’re utilizing the new TOGETHER curriculum, and lives are being transformed by fellowship. That’s great! But it can be easy to get stuck when things aren’t changing very […]
Little children are often taught to fold their hands and bow their heads before a meal. As the food lies steaming on the table, we make ourselves stop, pause, and give thanks for God’s provision in our lives. Sometimes, in […]
“Hey, everyone… it’s time for another festival!” The Friendship Festival brings people together for a day of good fun and fellowship. Friends and mentors, parents and volunteers from Friendship Clubs in churches throughout southern Ontario join with friends from group […]
For Christmas this year, we got a new website! We’ve spent the fall selecting and composing the content that will tell the world who we are and what we do, and why. Naturally, this has made us pause for a […]
Have you heard about AmazonSmile? You’re probably familiar with Amazon.com–the giant online retailer that offers everything from chewing gum to books to electronics. They have developed a way to give back to qualifying nonprofits through a program called AmazonSmile. We […]
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us and we are His.” Psalm 100:1-3 Members of […]
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the November 2017 issue of Justice Unbound. First Church is eager to start their new church ministry year. They’ve hung a sign out in front of their building for all to see: EVERYONE […]
To all of our Friends, Mentors, Group Leaders, and Supporters: We are so thankful for you!
Hospitality can be defined as “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” But what does it really look like? An online search for hospitality brings up photos of people with smiling faces, ready to help. […]
Congratulations! You have been selected for “Living with Pain!” That’s the notification I received in my inbox one morning several months ago. And I was excited. This seems like an odd thing to get excited about. But the irony in […]