Summer Letter from the CHRI Team

With your support during the lean summer months, CHRI can continue the outflowing of God’s love and peace over the airwaves and bear witness to God’s truth in the face of the world’s adversity.

Please read more for a letter from Bill as we invite you to partner with God and CHRI in this cultural war.

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Jump into Shape with a Jump Rope Only Workout!

Summer is the perfect season to embrace the great outdoors and invigorate your fitness routine. Whether you're a senior looking to boost your cardiovascular health, a parent seeking a fun activity for the whole family, or simply someone eager to try something new, jump rope exercises offer a fantastic way to stay active. And did we mention...super affordable as well?! All you need is a jump rope and a pair of running shoes!

Click here for 15 fun jump rope exercises (with video tutorials)!

Preserve, Display and Share Your Summer Memories

You already know that when summer ends, you'll have thousands of pictures on your phone to sort through and won't know what to do with! 

(Care currently has 12,674 photos on her phone. How many do you have?)

Read more for some creative ways to preserve, share, and display your summer memories!

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You can talk yourself out of a dream and you can talk yourself into it.

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. Today's quote is from pastor Joel Osteen.

"You can talk yourself out of a dream and you can talk yourself into it."

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

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Step Into The World of DIY

Today, we are stepping into the world of DIY! If you are a seasoned DIY-er, you will love this one. If you've never done a DIY, that's okay! This is still doable. Improve on your hand-eye coordination with this fun activity that the whole family can get involved in!

And if you enjoy it, bring it back out for a pre-game event ahead of the Ottawa REDBLACK's Faith Day coming up on Saturday, September 7th!

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Learn A New Language This Summer

Philippians 2:11 “...and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Now that summer has hit and many have an abundance of time on their hands, why not give a shot at learning a new language? The world is a place where many different peoples and cultures dwell, each of them bringing its own uniqueness. One of the biggest differences is the diversity of languages. Learning a new language can help you connect with others from a different culture and increases the number of people that you can communicate and share ideas with. If you have foreign roots, learning the language of your heritage can also be a great motivation to start. Read more for some language learning resources that would help you start.

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Outdoor Movie Night

After a long day, many people take some time to relax by watching a show or a movie. Now that summer is reigning, it would be a perfect time to enjoy your home cinema outside! Set up a big white screen, a projector, and your favourite movie snacks to make the experience feel cinematic. Invite some family/friends over. Have a rerun of your old favourites. This is a very customizable activity that you can tweak to your liking. Checkout our detailed instructions for hosting your own movie night!

Another alternative are drive-in theaters which there are a few located in Ottawa. Here is a link to some near Ottawa: littlemissottawa.com. Happy watching!

Trivia Night

Did you know that platypuses sweat milk? Or that ants don’t have lungs? Fun facts are called “fun” for a reason. Some are so interesting and some you would be surprised to be true. This summer, have fun learning about various subjects with your very own trivia night! There are many different types of games that involve trivia like Jeopardy and Trivial pursuit. Other options are the Jackbox Games which has a variety of different games including trivia. Anomia is another great game that is easier for younger players to play. Look into these games as well as browse others.

For your own trivia night at home, try any of the options mentioned above. We also have a CHRI themed Jeopardy that we made for you and your family can play. Try it and see how many you can answer! And then customize it to create your own Jeopardy!

A Night At The Circus

Step right up and prepare to be amazed! The Genoa Circus is coming to town, bringing with it a world of wonder, joy, and excitement for the whole family. With shows in Russell, Morrisburg, Alexandria, Ottawa, Petawawa, Renfrew, Calabogie, and Eganville, there are many opportunities between today and July 24th to go to the CIRCUS!

Anytime I've ever seen a circus performer, or any talented performer, I am always reminded that we each have our own unique gifts and talents, and marvel at just how much the human body can do. Maybe this will even open your child's eyes to trying out gymnastics or acrobatic arts!

Get your tickets now!

Beauty will save the world.

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. Today's quote is from Charley Bouchard, the creator of a brand new audio musical theatre podcast of the same name.

"Beauty will save the world."

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

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