During Advent we, as the Restoration community, have a number of opportunities to meet other people in our neighborhood. Last Saturday, for example, a number of folk helped with the Casa Chirilagua Christmas party: a splendid time of laughter and joy with around 200 people enjoying the fun. And then, last night a small group […]
This coming Tuesday November 20th…. ….come and hear about God’s exciting work among students in the lands of Turkey and Armenia, from 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm at Restoration. Lilit Avayan and Nayri O. will share about their lives and ministries in these lands. Lilit Avayan is the current country Director in Armenia for International Fellowship […]
What do a yo-yo, packs of lifesavers, match box cars, small flashlights with extra batteries, magic markers, socks, Spiderman/Hello Kitty toothbrushes, and a penpal-ish note from my son, have in common? These were some of the items we stuffed into our shoeboxes last November for Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child (OCC). And just a few […]
Last week I visited the Blaines! And what a marvellous time it was…. lots of laughing, chatting and drinking coffee. I got to see their lives – where they do language school, where they worship, where they might find ministry partners in the future. We visited Siem Reap – which is more than just an […]
Anyone who has spent a large amount of time in a foreign country without the support of his or her home community has empathy as to how fearful it can be. I’ve spent some time living overseas in areas where I did not know the language and culture well. During this time, any problems that occurred seemed magnified […]
Did you know that Marymount University is a 4 minute drive from our church? One of the wonderful ways you can get involved in our community would be joining us in prayer walking around this beautiful campus on THIS Tuesday night at 5:30pm. Come alone, with a friend or with your whole family. All are […]
A group of us gathered on Wednesday night to talk about what God has to say about immigration. Unlike the debates we are hearing on TV and the Radio in the build up to the election, this was not a moment to talk about our different political views, but to have a discussion about what […]
AFAC Farmers’ Market Runs are a great way to serve our community! Sunday, July 1, Restoration volunteers collected $3,680 worth of fresh produce. Sunday, July 8, Restoration volunteers collected $3,200 worth of fresh produce. Sunday, July 15, Restoration volunteers collected $4,320 worth of fresh produce. In three weeks of serving, we moved a total of 7,000 pounds […]
Earlier this month, I went on my third Restoration trip to Philippi, WV. Each year, it seems, when we cross the line into West Virginia, the John Denver song seems to erupt spontaneously from whoever is in the car. This year, the Brooks family and I belted it out with gusto. West Virginia may not […]
Earlier this month, I went on my third Restoration trip to Philippi, WV. Each year, it seems, when we cross the line into West Virginia, the John Denver song seems to erupt spontaneously from whoever is in the car. This year, the Brooks family and I belted it out with gusto. West Virginia may not […]