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Vol. 12/No. 1 Published to Share News & Views at Ottawa Citadel March 31, 2020

THE OTTAWA CITADEL

C*o*n*t*a*c*t

The Ottawa Citadel Contact

A bi-monthly publication of Ottawa Citadel Corps

A Church of The Salvation Army 1350 Walkley Road

Ottawa, ON K1V 6P6 Telephone: 613-731-0165

E-mail: [email protected]

Ottawa Citadel Corps Officers Captains Jeff and Graciela Arkell

Corps Sergeant-Major Linda Colwell

Mission Board

Worship Committee Capt. Jeff Arkell

Pastoral Ministries Committee Eric Christiansen

Children & Youth Committee David Nku

Program Committee Jorden McDormand Music Committee

Geoff Linklater Stewardship Committee

Linda Colwell

Web Site http://ottawacitadel.com/

Web Master Brian Simard

Editor Jim Ferguson

There is a lot of fear and anxiety in our world about COVID-19. We are bombarded by 24 hour news media that continues to present the stark realities of what communities around the world are facing with the rapid spread of this contagious disease. We are reminded daily about the number of cases worldwide and unfortunately the number of lives that have been claimed because of COVID-19. There is a lot of angst in our community about this virus because it is so highly contagious.

In the context of disease the word contagious describes the “spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.” In these days, we are very aware of what this means. Because we are trying to at least slow the spread we are very conscious these days of proper and regular washing, the use of hand sanitizer (if you can find it), and wiping down everything from door knobs to shopping carts. We know that proximity to one another is a key factor in the spread of COVID 19. The terms social and physical distancing have entered our vocabulary as we attempt to limit the direct and indirect contact with others to protect ourselves from infection. Our lives have been temporarily turned upside down. Children are out of school and parents have become teachers, some of us are working from home, while others find themselves in self isolation. Some of our own Corps members are putting their health at risk as they care for those who are sick and in much need of medical attention. Our own worship services and programs have been cancelled in order to help slow the spread of this virus. As I think about this contagious virus and how rapid and wide spread it is becoming, I have been reflecting on how the Church can be contagious. How can we be contagious Christians and a contagious church especially in the midst of this situation which is causing us to be scattered rather than gathered? How can you and I be infectious in spreading the love of Jesus Christ from one person to another while limiting the spread of the coronavirus?

(Please see page 14 for the conclusion of this timely article)

A NOTE from the DESK of CAP’T. JEFF ARKELL Contagious Christians

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Proverbs 17:22 Suggested reading: Acts 2:36-47, &

1 Thessalonians 1

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~John 14:27

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TALES OF A TRAVELLING TEACHER

Anecdotes and experiences from my time as President and CEO of the 240,000- member Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF)

(A series by Allan Bacon) My second visit to the Yukon with Pauline entailed a four-day attendance at the Yukon Teachers’ Association annual meeting and a National Issues tour to some of the places in the Territory that I had not managed to get to during my earlier visit. The annual meeting provided me with many opportunities, both formal and informal, to interact with classroom teachers and their leaders and listen to their concerns and hopes for the future. On the morning after the annual meeting, our hosts had arranged for us to be driven to Haines Junction. A small village of some 700 people, Haines Junction had begun in 1942 as a highway camp during the construction of the Alaska Highway. This highway of 2,233 km had led to the development of a number of communities and changed the Yukon for ever. I visited St. Elias Community School, set in magnificent mountain scenery on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness landscape. Here I had the great pleasure of dialoguing with First Nations community leaders. They were appreciative of the fact that I wanted to hear what they had to say and to learn, also, that their input would be of great help in developing a brief about aboriginal education that CTF would be presenting to a parliamentary committee in Ottawa in a few months. I also had a brief meeting with two instructors at the Yukon College campus located in the village.

To our great surprise and delight we were then taken to the local airstrip where a helicopter was awaiting us. As a gift to us, the Yukon teachers had arranged for us to be taken on a 1.5 hour helicopter ride over the Kluane National Park Reserve. The park includes Mount Logan, the second highest peak in North America, and has the largest non-polar icefields in the world. Flying over the magnificently beautiful, rugged landscape, and enormous glaciers that seemed to stretch for ever, we were able to observe abundant wildlife in their natural habitat. It was a truly wonderful experience. Back in Whitehorse a busy evening followed, with dinner and two speaking engagements. Before retiring to bed we were able once again to enjoy watching the Northern Lights. On our final day in the Yukon I had a breakfast meeting with the Mayor of Whitehorse and several of the town councillors, together with the Chair of the School Board

Following this, Ken Taylor, a High School teacher and Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party, drove Pauline and me to Skagway, Alaska. The highway ran through spectacular scenery. The aqua marine blue colour of the lakes (the result of glacial run-off) and the snow-capped mountains provided endless photographic opportunities, of which Pauline took full advantage. From time to time we passed places where large avalanches had occurred, a constant hazard in some months. To our left as we travelled was the White Pass Railway track, clinging precariously to the side of the mountains. Its building had been an incredible feat of engineering. I was disappointed that on the two occasions when I have been to Skagway the railway was closed for the winter season, although had I been able to ride the train I would have also been disappointed that diesel engines have replaced the old, much more romantic, steam locomotives. Skagway itself was an interesting little town with a good number of original historic buildings. On the way back to Whitehorse we cleared Canadian Customs and Immigration at a lonely border hut which must be one of the more lonely postings in the country. The Border Agent seemed very happy to have the chance to speak to someone and wasn’t in the least interested in whether or not we had anything to declare! A few miles beyond this point we encountered some black bears at the side of the road. Ken Taylor stopped and opened the doors so that we could take photographs. I had always understood that this was not a wise thing to do in bear country, but Ken was a sourdough, so I imagined he knew what he was doing. One of the bears came lumbering over at the speed of a race horse and we took off in a cloud of dust. Needless to say, the photographs were a little blurred!

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Morning Meditation

Dear Lord, So far today I'm doing all right. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, cursed, or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then.

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March 31, 2020 2020 Together

Abigail Oreste

Emma Huang

John van Gulik

Abigail has been elected President of the Students' Association of St. Paul's University, to start a one-year term of office, May 2020 to May 2021. She says, “It all started about my wanting to leave my mark (everywhere), because I believe God said that wherever I go, He will make it my territory (Joshua 1:4) So, I didn't think too much about it, and just submitted my application. I was running for president against two other people and we were given a day to campaign.

The Music Editorial Department of the Salvation Army held a "Wonderful Words of Life" competition last fall. Lyricists were invited to submit relevant text that would be read through by the Editorial Department and a winning entry

selected to be set to music. This would potentially be published in an edition of the Sing to The Lord Songster music. John writes quite a bit of music for Brass Bands, Brass groups, Choirs, and all the arrangements for the Junior Worship Team so he decided to have a go at it. Enjoy his winning text at the right: Well done Abigail, Emma and John!

The Angel's Song

I heard a song, its harmony Drifting through dark skies above The glorious soaring words of cheer Repeating strains of joy and love

Come see the Babe, the carol sang Of angels bending near the earth A joyous strain, a song of love To tell us of the Saviour's birth

To melt our hearts of stone they came A song of lasting hope to sing A message for us all to hear Jesus has come, our Saviour King

A few to hear it, yet the sound Continues to this very time The proclamation of His birth And saving grace to all mankind

Emma qualified to enter Ontario's DECA International Business Competition held in Toronto the weekend of February 7th to 9th. 7000 people attended and, in Emma's field of competition - Sports and Entertainment Marketing - there were 140 individual competitors most of whom were from Toronto. Emma came first in the competition, winning three medals and the 1st place plaque for her field of competition. Provincial competitions consist of oral cases and a written exam. The written exam is unique to each cluster. Individual competitors have to complete two oral cases while teams have to do only one. Oral

cases are basically role plays - for example, in Emma’s event, the student pretends to be a member of a sports or entertainment company who is proposing a marketing plan / strategy to their boss played by the judge. DECA is meant to be impromptu, so competitors receive their case 10 minutes before the presentation starts - a pretty short time to think of a creative plan. They are marked according to performance indicators (PIs) which are some guiding questions such as “explain the nature of the pricing function” or “state factors affecting customers buying behaviour”. In other words, they’re judged according to how creative their plan is as well as how well they know about business terminology and concepts. One medal is awarded to the top nine candidates for case 1, and another for case 2. Top nine candidates in the written exam get a medal. Then, the top eighteen candidates in combined score (overall, case 1 + case 2 + written exam) get a finalist medal. Finally, the top nine out of those finalists receive a plaque signifying that they’ve qualified to represent DECA Ontario at ICDC, which is the international conference for DECA. Emma received a medal for her first case, the written exam medal, finalist medal, and the plaque.

Congratulations are in Order

The actual debate was held on the third day. At one point, I wasn't even sure of why I did it. The process stressed my life and I was scared. I prayed about it, however, and did what I had to do. There were about one hundred people at the debate, and I was chosen to talk first. The election was held the day after, and I won with 45% of the vote.”

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CELEBRATE WITH OUR PEOPLE

Please Note: Personal information is removed from our web site version of the Contact.

BIRTHDAYS: ANNIVERSARIES

APRIL

WORD SEARCH Jo-Anne Droogh

Instructions: The words are found in all directions; vertically, horizontally, diagonally, forward and backward. The letters that remain will make a word or phrase

MAY

APRIL None Reported

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Mark 9:30-32 ABOUT

AFRAID AGAIN AND ANYONE BECAUSE DEATH DISCIPLES FILL GALILEE HANDED HIS JESUS KILL KNOW LEFT

Any member of the congregation wishing to have their birthday or anniversary included in this celebration list should contact the editor or contact the Corps Office.

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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES REPORT (by Ruth Smith)

In lieu of the regular W.F. meeting on February 26th, members volunteered to visit some of the shut-ins and people on the Corps Prayer List. Because it was a very stormy day, only eight of the women went with Jennifer and Captain Graciela to visit three seniors. On March 4th we watched a video about the life of Joni Erickson-Tada who broke her neck in a diving accident when she was 17. The video described how she struggled with suicidal thoughts, depression, and her faith during the first two years of rehabilitation. She described how she learned to accept her disability and how a personal relationship with God helped her overcome the obstacles in her life and how we can experience the love of God despite pain and suffering. In 1979 she founded “Joni and Friends”, an organization formed to accelerate Christian ministry in the disability community throughout the world. Following the reading of some supporting scripture verses, Graciela closed in prayer. . The program theme on March 11th was St. Patrick’s Day and was led by Ruth Wright and the Fellowship team. The meeting commenced with a delicious lunch, followed by a program with a devotional and a St. Patrick’s Day word scramble and some singing.

At our February 12th meeting we celebrated Valentine’s Day. Everyone wore red and the fellowship room was decorated in a Valentines Day theme. Ruth Wright told us about the red cardinal. Both the male and female are known to be excellent parents, working hard to feed and protect their young and this has led the birds to be associated with happy, healthy relationships; strong family bonds and good health. Many believe that a cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed and that they usually appear when you most need them or miss them. Some of the members were given an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one who had passed on. Joyce Ramsahoye and Waverley James read articles captioned “Conversational Hearts” and “Heart Smart” which talked about keeping out the impurities of the world by keeping love in our heart for God and for those with whom we come in contact. On February 19th Kathy Morel reported that the program would be about the work performed by Paramedics who sacrifice comfort and safety to protect the lives of others. For our devotion, Ruth Fifield spoke about God’s spiritual paramedics and how we need to reach out for help when we need someone to stand with us in faith. Kathy Morel and Gwen Holland read an amusing anecdote of why God made paramedics. Ruth Fifield then introduced our guest paramedic, Elizabeth Anderson. Elizabeth reported that the Ottawa Paramedic Service provides progressive out-of- hospital patient care to the community and covers an area 2796 square km. She discussed the educational requirements and responsibilities of the primary care paramedic, advanced care paramedic and critical care paramedic. Elizabeth, who has training as a critical care paramedic, described her duties as a Community Paramedic as follows: Providing home visits to seniors and high needs patients to help with a range of services such as ensuring they are taking medications as prescribed. Increasing assessment and referrals to local services in the community like Community Care Access Centres (CCAC’s) for follow up care; Educating patients on managing their chronic diseases. Starting in April, a pilot project will allow Ottawa paramedics to treat palliative care patients in their own home instead of bringing them to the hospital emergency room for pain relief and symptom management. Following a brief question and answer period, Ruth Fifield thanked Elizabeth for her very informative presentation. Trinette Goddard closed the meeting in prayer.

Enjoying a Delicious Luncheon

Joyce, Ruth W, and Waverley Present the Program

Ruth Fifield’s friend, Liz Anderson, a Critical Care Paramedic, Described Her Work in Community Care

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Pictures from Recent Sundays Sunday, February 26th

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1 & 2 Claudia from Peterborough Temple Accompanies Songsters so Laurie can Conduct 3. Rosemary tells the Children’s Story 4. Is it Over already? 5. Veronica Finishes Taking up the Offering

Sunday, February 23rd

Left: Veronica Reads Call to Worship Centre: Lorna Tells the Children’s Story Right: Everyone is Listening to the Story

Family Photos

Left: Brice & Leah

Centre: Joseph, Fuka and Prosper

Right: Clara, Having a Nap

More Family Photos Left: Kavelyne, Blandine, David and Myriame Centre: Veronica, Stacy ,Samuel, Darlee and Myriane

Right: Big Sister Baby-Sits – Proudly!


Other Recent Events

Status of Scheduled Events

March 28 Sat Youth Fund Raising Dinner and Corps Celebration Concert 29 Sun Corps 135th Anniversary with DC Col Sandra Rice April 3-5 Junior Youth Councils (6-12) – JPC 4 Sat EDS Training Ottawa

Messy Church 5 Sun Legacy Concert – St Stephen Anglican Church 10 Fri Good Friday 10:30 Service at Tudor Hall 12 Sun Easter Sunday 18 Sat EDS Training Ottawa

Men’s Event 19 Youth Sunday24 Fri 24 Thirteen50 May 2-3 Sat Heritage Band Visit with Legacy Brass

21-24 Thurs.-Sun. Postponed Until May, 2021

From March 4th to the 7th, the members of Ottawa Citadel were invited to have their photos taken in preparation for the production of our new Ottawa Citadel Photo Directory. The pictures below illustrate the process involved:

Clockwise from Top Left is: The Photographer Set Up in the Gym; Where He took Pictures; at the Top Right, Corps Members Register with Linda and, Finally, Ruth Views the Shots Taken of Her

Ottawa Citadel’s Newest Member

Please join Capt. Jeff and Capt. Graciela in welcoming our newest Corps family

member, Zion Matteson Mofe who was born to Emmanuel & Queen Olasehinwa on March

22, 2020.

With the arrival of the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Salvation Army in the Canada and Bermuda Territory with the guidance of the Public Health Agency of Canada, cancelled all church services and group gatherings at least until April 30th in the interests of personal safety. There is no guarantee that this will not extend beyond that date.

March 31, 2020

UPDATE on

BUILDING ISSUES

Sunday, February 16 = 136 Sunday, February 23 = 170 Sunday, March 1 = 158 Sunday, March 8 = 128 Sunday, March 22 = No Service Sunday, March 29 = No Service

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS -Courtesy – Ruth Fifield and Others

DID YOU KNOW?

You can view a Sunday WORSHIP presented by the senior Territorial

Leadership Team in Toronto on your computer at

https://salvationist.ca/sunday/ Music by the Canadian Staff Band can also be enjoyed on YouTube.

The restrictions on gatherings due to the Pandemic have put the timing of the next Building Advisory Committee (BAC) in some doubt. The BAC has not met since the meeting on January 9th and had tentatively planned to meet on April 9th. It is highly unlikely that the restrictions will be lifted by that date. In the event of an emergency, the BAC will meet via ZOOM or Skype. The fact that the BAC has not met doesn’t mean that work by individuals has stopped nor that contracted work has not taken place. Please note some of the details below:

• On Thursday, March 12th, the electricians brought a scissor lift into the Sanctuary and replaced the socket in the hanging fixture over the door across from the Nursery. (Thanks to Captain Jeff for arriving early in the morning to let the technicians into the Building.)

• David, our Building Custodian, has a list of cleaning and painting projects he plans to work at once his self-isolation period of two weeks is finished

• Please refer to the previous edition of the Contact to see an extensive list of building concerns and projects being discussed and planned by the BAC

• Now that winter is nearing an end, the BAC is planning an inspection of our roof to determine its condition and potential remediation measures. This inspection will be scheduled following notification from public officials that such activities suspended due to COVID-19 may resume.

• During the week of March 22nd, the new pulpit arrived and was set up at the front of the platform. Please see the photos of this addition below:

SOLUTION TO WORD SEARCH (Page 4)

“THREE DAYS LATER HE WILL RISE TO LIFE”

At the Left is the front view of the pulpit looking at it from the congregation’s perspective.

On the Right is the back of the pulpit looking out at the congregation

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Youth Sunday, March 1st Once again on March 1st, the congregation was treated to a wonderful display of the talents of the young people at Ottawa Citadel. The manner in which they acquitted themselves at the podium as they read scripture, led songs, shared testimonies and participated in the call to worship was moving. The music of the YP Band, Beginners’ Band, Singing Company, Junior Worship Team and patterns of the Junior Timbrel Brigade was thrilling. The young people were a credit to their leaders, their families and to their Lord.

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Adam Conducts the YP Band The Back Row Cornets & Percussion The Front Row Cornets as Well as Some of the Back Row

The Euphonium and Baritone Sections Kyarah, Keysha with Eddy and Davina (also seen at the right) Did a Good

Job on the Call to Worship

The Junior Worship Team Leads Congregation in Singing In Christ Alone and How Great is Our God

It was Good to Have Adrian Back. He Helped the YP Band by Playing

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Myriame Shares her Personal Testimony

Left: Veronica Testifies to God’s Presence in her Life as She moved from Carolina to Montreal and now to Ottawa.

Right: Jorden Introduces the Beginners’ Band as they Played God is so Good and Allelujah

Continued on page 10

March 31, 2020

Youth Sunday Continued

Left to Right:

Alyssa, Lucette and Emma

Read Scripture Passage

Simon was very Pleased with the Great Job the Singing Company did in Singing Marchin’ with the Saints

Ann Leads the Singing of Yield

Not to Temptation Emma Plays for the Offertory Laedan, Leader of the Junior

Timbrels, Introduces their Drill to the Quick March Jubilee

Here we Have Several Views of the Junior Timbrels as they Perform their Drill

See More Pictures of Youth Sunday on Page 11

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Final Pictures of the Youth Sunday, March 1st

Mariana takes Part in the Scripture

Reading with the Girls Captain Graciela Accompanies the

Chorus of And Can It Be on the Tambourine

Becca Leads the Closing Song, Would You be Free

Mike at Work in the Percussion

Section Captain Jeff Leads the Singing

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Over the years Gary enjoyed cooking, playing trombone as well as collecting and restoring antique tube radios.

He expressed gratitude for the people who have invested themselves in his growth and development. His parents continue to be strong role models. Gary’s wife, Krista, their three daughters, and their families are priorities in Gary’s life. He also values the influence of his mother-in-law and father-in-law and the support they offered throughout their lives.

Krista and Gary entered the College for Officer Training in 1984. Throughout their twenty-seven year officership they held four Corps appointments (North Battleford, SK, Fort McMurray AB, North Bay, ON, and Huntsville, ON. Gary also held appointments in Public Relations in Calgary, Kingston and Hamilton.

He is now an associate at the Home Depot where he specializes in Paint, Flooring and Hardware.

Gary shared that he feels privileged to have had the influence of many excellent men in his life. “I have learned much about living out my faith by seeing how they live, give, and interact with the world around them, demonstrating faith in action.”

You never know when your kind words or example will make a difference for someone.

In closing, Gary made the following summation of where he and Krista stand at the beginning of a new life adventure: “We are new to Ottawa and Ottawa Citadel. The congregation at Mountain Citadel in Hamilton was an important part of my life and faith walk. I look forward to finding the same kind of love and support here.” We at Ottawa Citadel should take Gary’s closing statement as a renewal of our goal to make all the people who enter our doors feel at home and welcomed as new members of our congregation.

The People Page – by Gary Brown

Gary is the third of four brothers, and grew up in Guelph ON attending the Guelph Citadel Corps. His parents were active in the the Corps, encouraging their children in their faith and in becoming involved in the life of the church. This involvement included Sunday School, Junior Soldiers, Corps Cadets, YP Band then Senior Band.

A NOTE TO THE CONGREGATION AT OTTAWA CITADEL Until Helen Groh took ill, we had a People Page feature in every edition of the Contact. It was an excellent means of introducing individuals and families to the congregation at large. We would like to resume the People Page feature now. If you are interested in being introduced in this manner, please speak to Jim Ferguson, call him on his telephone at 613-614-5981 or e-mail him at [email protected] . What would be really helpful would be someone interested in taking on the role of coordinator of the People Page. I can explain what this entails if you would like to adopt this ministry at Ottawa Citadel.

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On the Lighter Side with Lindsey Cox

50 Years Ago Open Air in NL

From the Desk of

Captain Jeff Arkell

The 2nd-Cornets having 32 bars rest


A NOTE from the DESK of CAPTAIN JEFF ARKELL I think this global pandemic is teaching the Church something. I think we will learn that whether it is direct or indirect contact with others, God will still provide opportunities for us to “be the church’ and represent Jesus by being his voice, his hands and his feet. Technology allows for a number of online platforms (Facebook, YouTube, ZOOM meetings) by which we can communicate with each other and share the gospel. We have an amazing opportunity to show our fellow comrades that we care for each other. Maybe it is an email, a phone call or Face Time that we use to reach out and show each other that we are thinking of them and praying for them. Maybe it’s an old fashioned hand written note that we send as a way to encourage a Christian friend. We also have an amazing opportunity in these days to show those outside of our fellowship that we care in the very same ways. We show that we care by physically distancing from one another. Yet, we can offer our prayers, our words of assurance and in some cases practical support for those who may be isolated. Our Family Services has partnered with the Ottawa Food Bank to deliver food hampers to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Ministry has not stopped in the world of The Salvation Army. We are finding new and safe ways to continue to serve and share the love of God. There is something very special about being gathered as the body of the Christ, but at this time we cannot do that. Therefore, we must find ways to stay connected to each other and to our community. The light of Christ has not been extinguished. It is up to each of us to find different ways to be contagious Christians. We do not want to be non-contagious Christians. We do not want our witness to weaken or to take a hiatus just because we are not doing church the way we know it to be. The picture of the early Church in Acts is of one that rapidly spread a message of Good News and saws thousands put their faith in Jesus. The contagious Christians were filled with the Holy Spirit and this made their faith highly infectious! I am also reminded of Lois and Eunice, a grandmother and mother whose contagious faith was passed on to Timothy and I am sure many others. (2 Timothy 1:5) Lets’ look for the opportunities to spread the light and love of God, I am confident that He will provide them. Let’s make the most of this situation. Pray. We certainly have the time to do it. No excuses! Pray for each other. Pray for our world. Pray that others would seek and turn to the Lord. Pray that God would make you aware of opportunities to serve. Let’s resolve to be contagious Christians who, through either direct or indirect contact, share the love of Jesus, meet human need, and seek to be a transforming influence in the community in which we live.

(Contagious Christians continued)

Our Anniversary Weekend Celebration time is almost upon us. However, this Saturday and Sunday will be much different than expected... no Concert, no eating together, no special guest and no in-person gathering for worship... For those who are new to the Corps and those who have been around for a while, I thought the dramatic account of the launch of our Corps on 22 March 1885 might be enlightening and a little amusing. (Thanks Linda W for the idea) "Ottawa Free Press 23 March 1885: Salvation Army Guns Open a Brisk Fire on Ottawa. Heavy and Fierce Fusillade. From ten o’clock yesterday morning people began gathering at the corner of O’Connor and Sparks Street, and by half past ten several hundreds had collected to witness the first onslaught of the Salvation Army on Satan and sin. Soon the detachment defiled from their quarters and with true military precision took up their line of march for the place of rendezvous, the captain in the first rank. Turning down Sparks Street the detachment made a detour to the west, finally ranging in line of battle at the Wellington ward Market Square. Soon an eager and anxious gathering surged round the battalion. Then the sound of a clarion-toned voice gave out the hymn, and the joyful notes of salvation cut squarely through the clear frosty morning air. The hymns are set to popular airs, one of which, “Sailing”’ struck upon the ear with its old familiar strain. Another hymn, “I am a child of the King” has the air of the “Pirate King” from the opera of “The Pirates of Penzance”. Then the ranks of the spectators were broken, and the Army marched up Sparks Street in all glory of the martial music, the male officer occasionally turning and walking backwards to see that his forces were properly in line. The very large crowd followed fast. Turning at O’Connor Street the troop defiled down O’Connor, then swinging to the left they marched in solid Phalanx into the Opera House. The crush at the door for entrance by the curious ones was something unprecedented. Soon the body of the building became thronged with people and with various feelings. Some were evidently deeply impressed with the Religious Cast of Invaders. There are two male and five female soldiers in the contingent that invaded Ottawa." Please continue to be in touch with each other and remember to pray for one another.

A NOTE FROM CSM LINDA COLWELL CONCERNING OTTAWA CITADEL’S 135th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

March 31, 2020

Financial Support of the Corps During a Period in Which We Don’t Meet for Worship

Dear Friends,

We have had a few inquiries from members about how they can continue to support the corps financially and ensure their contributions are received. While we are not meeting on Sunday’s for worship we are also missing the opportunity to present our offerings to the Lord. It is a fact that the expenses of the corps (utilities, salaries, property maintenance, communications, etc.) do continue. We are asking that during this time of social distancing that you do not forget the responsibility to support the corps. Your regular giving also helps to make sure we have a steady cash flow. Thank you to those who have mailed contributions to the corps this past week.

There are a few ways that you can continue to support the church:

1. Mail your tithe to the corps: Ottawa Citadel 1350 Walkley Road Ottawa, ON K1V 6P6

2. Sign up for a Preauthorized Payment If you choose this option please contact Captain Jeff for a form. Please return the form along with a scanned copy/picture of a VOID cheque. Payments can be set up for the 1st and 15th of every month. This is a great way to ensure your contribution is received even when you are not out to church.

3. Donate Online – Use the Link www.salvationist.ca/Sunday and scroll down the page to the Tithes & Offering Box Pay with Credit card or PayPal. Please make sure you choose Ontario and Ottawa Citadel. Funds will be directed to Ottawa Citadel. Receipts for this will be issued separate from your annual donation receipt. The first two options are preferred as there are fees attached to this method.

Thank you for your continued support of Ottawa Citadel. If you have any questions related to your giving, or anything else please reach out to us. Captains Jeff & Graciela

http://www.salvationist.ca/Sunday

APRIL, 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

29 Corps 135th Anniversary

Service Conducted by

Col. Sandra Rice (Divisional

Commander)

30 *Legacy Brass Rehearsal 7:30

pm

31 *Music Rehearsals

6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH

CONVERSATION CLASSES

1 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00

2 GODDARD BIBLE STUDY 7:30 PM

3 Junior Youth Councils at

Jackson’s Point

4 *Junior Youth

Councils at Jackson’s Point

*Intro to Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

Course *EDS Course on

Ministry of Presence *Messy Church

5 *Legacy Concert at St. Stephen’s

Anglican Church *Junior Youth

Councils at Jackson’s Point

6 Legacy Chorus Rehearsal 7:30

pm

7 *Music Rehearsals

6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


8 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


10 GOOD FRIDAY

SERVICE at Tudor Hall 10:30 AM

11

12 EASTER SUNDAY *Sunrise Service

on Parliament Hill

*Easter Breakfast 9:00

am

13 Legacy Band

Rehearsal 7:30 pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


15 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


17

18 Disaster Food

Service & Canteen

Operation EDS Course

19 YOUTH SUNDAY


pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


22 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


24 Thirteen-50

25

26


pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


29 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


1

2 Heritage Brass Band Visit with Legacy Brass

Concert

MAY, 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

26

27 Legacy Brass

Rehearsal 7:30 pm

28

29

30

1

2 Heritage Band

Visit with Legacy Brass - Concert

3 Special Guests Heritage Brass


pm

5 *Music Rehearsals

6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


6 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


8

9 CORPS ANNUAL DINNER & CAKE

AUCTION 5:00 PM

10 11 *Legacy Brass Rehearsal 7:30

pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


13 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


15 16

17 VICTORIA DAY

W/E

18 *VICTORIA DAY *Legacy Chorus Rehearsal 7:30

pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


20 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00

21 *TERRITORIAL

YOUTH CONGRESS IN MONTREAL

*GODDARD BIBLE STUDY 7:30 PM

22 TERRITORIAL


23 *TERRITORIAL


Postponed Until May, 2021

24 TERRITORIAL


Postponed Until May, 2021


pm


6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


27 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


29 THIRTEEN50

30

31 YOUTH SUNDAY

1 2 *Music Rehearsals

6:30 – 10:00 pm *ENGLISH


3 Women’s

Fellowship 12:00


5 MEN’S CAMP

6 MEN’S CAMP

PLEASE NOTE – UNTIL THE GOV’T. AND PHAC GIVE THE GO-AHEAD, WE WONT KNOW WHAT CAN HAPPEN

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