GLOW Ottawa Mission Trip
Celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary
BY GIVING LIGHT TO OUR WORLD
Sponsored by Lifestyle Canada, the Seventh-day Adventist Church and It Is Written Canada
A REASON TO CELEBRATE
This summer, Canada is celebrating her 150th birthday and we have more than one reason to celebrate. Although we are blessed to live in one of the best countries, we have a better land that God is preparing for us and for all who choose to believe in Him. As a result, we desire to invite as many people as possible to join us in preparing for the coming of our Lord. To fulfill this high calling, there is a great need to share God’s word in creative and relevant ways, for it is the Word that transforms lives. One of those ways is explained in the book To Be Like Jesus:
“I was given instruction that as we approach the end, there will be large gatherings in our cities…and that preparations must be made to present the truth at these gatherings. When Christ was upon this earth, He took advantage of such opportunities. Wherever a large number of people was gathered for any purpose, His voice was heard, clear and distinct, giving His message. And as a result, after His crucifixion and ascension, thousands were converted in a day…Leaflets containing the light of present truth should be scattered among the people like the leaves of autumn. To many who attend these gatherings these leaflets would be as the leaves of the tree of life, which are for the healing of the nations… The time has come when, as never before, Seventh-day Adventists are to arise and shine, because their light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon them.” –BLJ, p. 278
The Seventh-day Adventist Church, It Is Written Canada and Lifestyle Canada have joined hands to answer our call to share Jesus on July 1, 2017. The following proposal is an outline of how we see church members working together to share God’s truth in a creative and relevant way.
This summer, Canada is celebrating her 150th birthday and we have more than one reason to celebrate. Although we are blessed to live in one of the best countries, we have a better land that God is preparing for us and for all who choose to believe in Him. As a result, we desire to invite as many people as possible to join us in preparing for the coming of our Lord. To fulfill this high calling, there is a great need to share God’s word in creative and relevant ways, for it is the Word that transforms lives. One of those ways is explained in the book To Be Like Jesus:
“I was given instruction that as we approach the end, there will be large gatherings in our cities…and that preparations must be made to present the truth at these gatherings. When Christ was upon this earth, He took advantage of such opportunities. Wherever a large number of people was gathered for any purpose, His voice was heard, clear and distinct, giving His message. And as a result, after His crucifixion and ascension, thousands were converted in a day…Leaflets containing the light of present truth should be scattered among the people like the leaves of autumn. To many who attend these gatherings these leaflets would be as the leaves of the tree of life, which are for the healing of the nations… The time has come when, as never before, Seventh-day Adventists are to arise and shine, because their light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon them.” –BLJ, p. 278
The Seventh-day Adventist Church, It Is Written Canada and Lifestyle Canada have joined hands to answer our call to share Jesus on July 1, 2017. The following proposal is an outline of how we see church members working together to share God’s truth in a creative and relevant way.
WHO
Man. Woman. Boy. Girl. All are invited to participate. Families are also encouraged to join.
WHAT
Volunteers will distribute a new and specially designed red and white French/English GLOW tract. Contacts who indicate a desire to learn more about our faith will receive a Great Controversy - Canadian Edition with picture pages offering answers to real-life problems. For example, “Steve, in Edmonton, just lost his wife to cancer and is wondering where she is.” These picture pages will be inserted at the end of relevant chapters and will have a website link and a QR code for those who desire to watch an It Is Written program offering real-life answers.
WHEN
From Friday evening to Saturday night (see proposed schedule below).
WHERE
Ottawa French SDA Church
375 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7M5
Distribution Area:
Parliament Hill (WEST, SOUTH, EAST)
Major's Hill Park (SOUTH)
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau (NORTHWEST & SOUTHWEST)
Ottawa French Church (STREET FRONTAGE)
WHY
To plant seeds for a greater harvest when the latter rain falls: “More than one thousand will soon be converted in one day, most of whom will trace their first convictions to the reading of our publications.” – R&H, Nov. 10, 1885
HOW
Registered participants will be organized into groups and will be trained how to share GLOW tracts in assigned territories. Each will receive a GLOW T-Shirt to wear and keep! Tracts and books are sponsored and therefore will be provided freely to participants for public distribution.
Man. Woman. Boy. Girl. All are invited to participate. Families are also encouraged to join.
WHAT
Volunteers will distribute a new and specially designed red and white French/English GLOW tract. Contacts who indicate a desire to learn more about our faith will receive a Great Controversy - Canadian Edition with picture pages offering answers to real-life problems. For example, “Steve, in Edmonton, just lost his wife to cancer and is wondering where she is.” These picture pages will be inserted at the end of relevant chapters and will have a website link and a QR code for those who desire to watch an It Is Written program offering real-life answers.
WHEN
From Friday evening to Saturday night (see proposed schedule below).
WHERE
Ottawa French SDA Church
375 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7M5
Distribution Area:
Parliament Hill (WEST, SOUTH, EAST)
Major's Hill Park (SOUTH)
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau (NORTHWEST & SOUTHWEST)
Ottawa French Church (STREET FRONTAGE)
WHY
To plant seeds for a greater harvest when the latter rain falls: “More than one thousand will soon be converted in one day, most of whom will trace their first convictions to the reading of our publications.” – R&H, Nov. 10, 1885
HOW
Registered participants will be organized into groups and will be trained how to share GLOW tracts in assigned territories. Each will receive a GLOW T-Shirt to wear and keep! Tracts and books are sponsored and therefore will be provided freely to participants for public distribution.
TRANSPORTATION
All participants are personally responsible to get to the registration site. Bus service will be used for distribution. The Government of Canada sponsors free bus service across the city on July 1.
ACCOMMODATION
Nepean and Ottawa SDA church have opened their facilities for accommodation. Friday and Saturday night accommodation at these locations will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Participants will be asked to bring their own air mattress and bedding, and will be instructed to remove and put away their belongings early Sabbath morning to accommodate the Sabbath School classes. Those who are not staying in one of these two churches will be asked to make their own arrangements with family, friends, or in a nearby hotel.
FOOD
Sabbath breakfast and a late Sabbath lunch would be provided. Participants are responsible for Friday evening supper and Sunday breakfast if applicable.
REGISTRATION FEE
As the event is highly subsidized the registration fee is only $10 per participant ($5 for children ages 9 and under). Only registered participants will be eligible to receive a GLOW T-Shirt, Sabbath Lunch, official laminated card for authorities, and coverage under the general liability insurance.
INSURANCE
General liability will be covered by Lifestyle Canada Education Service and It Is Written Canada’s general liability policy. All participants are asked to register to receive coverage for liability.
All participants are personally responsible to get to the registration site. Bus service will be used for distribution. The Government of Canada sponsors free bus service across the city on July 1.
ACCOMMODATION
Nepean and Ottawa SDA church have opened their facilities for accommodation. Friday and Saturday night accommodation at these locations will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Participants will be asked to bring their own air mattress and bedding, and will be instructed to remove and put away their belongings early Sabbath morning to accommodate the Sabbath School classes. Those who are not staying in one of these two churches will be asked to make their own arrangements with family, friends, or in a nearby hotel.
- Benjamin Max. Occupancy Estimate: 40 Missionaries
- Nepean Max. Occupancy Estimate: 25 Missionaries
FOOD
Sabbath breakfast and a late Sabbath lunch would be provided. Participants are responsible for Friday evening supper and Sunday breakfast if applicable.
REGISTRATION FEE
As the event is highly subsidized the registration fee is only $10 per participant ($5 for children ages 9 and under). Only registered participants will be eligible to receive a GLOW T-Shirt, Sabbath Lunch, official laminated card for authorities, and coverage under the general liability insurance.
INSURANCE
General liability will be covered by Lifestyle Canada Education Service and It Is Written Canada’s general liability policy. All participants are asked to register to receive coverage for liability.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
Registration: 3-6 pm
Shirt distribution & program overview
Sabbath Vespers & Inspiration Service: 7-8:30 pm
Pr. Chris Holland
SABBATH, JULY 1
Breakfast @ Ottawa French SDA Church: 8-9:00 am
For out-of-town guests
Joint Sabbath School Training: 9-10:30 am
Compassion: Reaching the Secular Mind
Note - After joint Sabbath School Training, church service continues as normal
with Divine Service for those not participating in morning distribution.
Preparation for Distribution: 10:30-11 am
Fellowship room or outside tables under pop-up/event tent
GLOW Mass Distribution: 11-2:30 pm
Lunch: 2:30-3:30 pm
Provided for all registered participants.
Testimony & Consecration Service: 3:30-5:30 pm
Guest Speakers & Presenters
GLOW Distribution - Optional Evening Shift: 6-11 pm
(Afternoon local events, concerts & fireworks at 10 pm)
Registration: 3-6 pm
Shirt distribution & program overview
Sabbath Vespers & Inspiration Service: 7-8:30 pm
Pr. Chris Holland
SABBATH, JULY 1
Breakfast @ Ottawa French SDA Church: 8-9:00 am
For out-of-town guests
Joint Sabbath School Training: 9-10:30 am
Compassion: Reaching the Secular Mind
Note - After joint Sabbath School Training, church service continues as normal
with Divine Service for those not participating in morning distribution.
Preparation for Distribution: 10:30-11 am
Fellowship room or outside tables under pop-up/event tent
GLOW Mass Distribution: 11-2:30 pm
- Main Ottawa Celebrations 12 - 1:30 pm
- Parliament Hill (WEST, SOUTH, EAST)
- Major's Hill Park (SOUTH)
- Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau (NORTHWEST & SOUTHWEST)
- Ottawa French Church (STREET FRONTAGE)
Lunch: 2:30-3:30 pm
Provided for all registered participants.
Testimony & Consecration Service: 3:30-5:30 pm
Guest Speakers & Presenters
GLOW Distribution - Optional Evening Shift: 6-11 pm
(Afternoon local events, concerts & fireworks at 10 pm)
- Parliament Hill
- Major's Hill Park
- Canadian Museum of History
- Jacques Cartier Park
- Ottawa French Church (Street Frontage)
Scheduling and all posted information is subject to change without prior notice. Lifestyle Canada does not hold itself responsible for any inconvenience or potential loss that may come as a result of those changes.
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER TODAY!
Only registered participants are eligible to receive a GLOW T-Shirt, Sabbath Lunch, and coverage under the general liability insurance.
Only registered participants are eligible to receive a GLOW T-Shirt, Sabbath Lunch, and coverage under the general liability insurance.
PLEASE GIVE!
We are still in need of funds to make this project a reality. If you would like to donate towards sharing God's Word with others, please click button below for information on how to give.
We are still in need of funds to make this project a reality. If you would like to donate towards sharing God's Word with others, please click button below for information on how to give.
Lifestyle Canada Education Service is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.
CANADIAN CHARITY REGISTRATION # 82964 7486 RR0001
CANADIAN CHARITY REGISTRATION # 82964 7486 RR0001