First Aid Training with Life Beats

We now have trained first aiders at CHRI!

This past Saturday saw the completion of our First Aid and CPR training here at the CHRI office. The two-day course had a lot of content to cover, but David McEvoy from Life Beats Training for Life kept it engaging, and made sure that each aspect of the skill has been practiced until it was second-nature.

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God never sends you where He hasn't already been.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote from bestselling author and Pastor Max Lucado.

"God never sends you where he hasn't already been."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote on the idea of Authenticity, from The Fixer-Upper co-host Joanna Gaines.

"THe world needs who you were made to be."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Combat SAD and Experience JOY this Winter

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about 2 to 3% of Canadians will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, in their lifetime, and another 15% will experience a milder form of the winter blues. Feeling low can have a profound impact on our daily functioning, and as Christians, it is ours' and God's desire and that we share His light, joy, and love everywhere we go! It can be a challenge, though, when external factors are influencing our mood and feelings. How can we counteract symptoms of SAD and experience JOY this winter? 

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Let's Remember To Remember

This Friday from 10am - noon, Care Baldwin will host a special Remembrance Day radio program to honour those who lay down their lives for our freedom. Tune in for “Songs & Stories of Sacrifice: A Remembrance Day Special”.

Read more for the story of the Remembrance Poppy and 15 Poppy Crafts you can do with the kids this week.

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Saying "YES" to God

Artist Jason Gray says all the best adventures in his life started with him saying ‘yes’ to God. I'm sure you have good adventures that started the same way. His new song “When I Say Yes” is a song of surrender to Jesus, which ought to be the hallmark of what living the Christian life is all about. He said “maybe that's what salvation is: a simple matter of having a "yes" in your heart toward God. “

So... maybe God is prompting you now to take some leap of faith, big or small? YES is a good place to start!

Hear the song on CHRI Radio or now on YouTube!

5 Things To Do With Leftover Pumpkins

Pumpkins create a lot of waste, with millions of tonnes of usable gourds sent to landfills annually! But did you know, there are several ways to dispose of your pumpkins that DON'T involve throwing them in the trash?! 

Read more for five things you can do with your leftover pumpkins!

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Actions Have Consequences, But No Action Has Consequences Too

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote encouraging us to take that next big step, make that move, and maybe the consequences will be better than you ever expected.

"Actions Have Consequences, But No Action Has Consequences Too."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Ottawa Believers Being Asked to Host Ukrainian Refugees

The war in Ukraine is Europe’s biggest humanitarian crisis since World War 2, with millions of refugees having fled the country. Many students and families have also arrived in Ottawa, although housing is currently one of the biggest needs. Algonquin College's campus ministry has organized programs for refugees, and are currently looking for believers who are willing to host either a Ukrainian family or Ukrainian student for the short term. It’s up to each Canadian to decide what can be offered, whether one month, one semester, or full term accommodation.

Students are also looking for computers, cell phones, supplies, families for grocery cards, furniture, winter clothing, toys, strollers ,etc., and majority are looking for jobs.

If you are willing to host a Ukrainian student or family, or provide one of the above needs, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Make Prayer Pumpkins this #NationalPumpkinDay 🎃

Today is National Pumpkin Day..and we are LOVING our office prayer pumpkins! 😍 Everytime we walk in, we are reminded to pray and give thanks!

All you need to make them are some mini pumpkins, yarn/string, pieces of paper or cardstock, and some sharpies to decorate! Write a prayer point on each one and spend some time praying about them each day!