My bags are packed & I'm ready to go...

Well my bags are almost packed... On Tuesday I am flying to colourful & warm India for 2 weeks of exploration.  I will be visiting some of Gospel for Asia's projects and ministries and am very excited & grateful to be representation the radio station!

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Happy Anniversary, Compassion!

Congratulations to Compassion Canada for 50 years of ministry... and counting!

In 1963, sponsors Bob and Janet Forsyth expanded Compassion's ministry from the United States (est. 1952) to Canada, giving Canadians the opportunity to respond to the needs of children around the world.
Compassion sponsored its 90,000th child in 2012. Click here for a look at some of the milestones. (PDF)

Kindergarten Registration Week

It's time for early Kindergarten registration! Parents of four and five-year-olds can register their children as early as January 21st (OCSB) and 28th (OCDSB).
'Read more' for information on Public & Catholic School Board and Christian School registrations!
(plus, Top Tips for early learning and a successful transition in to Kindergarten, from The Learning Partnership)

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Eye On It

TobyMac premieres his music video for "Eye On It" (ft. Britt Nicole) on his Vevo channel today!
His sixth full-length studio album was the first Christian album since 1997 at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (and only the third ever).

PackaBox.ca

One of the many simple ways you can bless someone in need this Christmas is through Operation Christmas Child. Don't let a single needy child go without a shoebox! 
Pack a box online at www.PackaBox.ca and if you want to pack shoeboxes the traditional way, please call Samaritan's Purse Canada at 1-800-663-6500 to make arrangements.

Here's Lejla's (from Bosnia) story:

5 Simple Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas

Focus On the Family provides a short list of how your family can keep the focus on Jesus Christ this Christmas...

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Forgotten Christmas

Music Boat 2012 -Day 4

It's the final day of the Music Boat 2012, and the rockiest water yet. Our stateroom was right at the bow of the ship so we felt it the most. It was a windy day – hot in the sun, but cold in the shade with the wind of the ocean. (I heard there was frost back in Ottawa, so I guess we were getting acclimated to home!!). Add a comment

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Music Boat 2012 -Day 3

Today we touched land!
And although it started to rain just a tiny but last night, the skies were clear in Grand Turk!

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Music Boat 2012 -Day 2

Day 2 was a relaxing day. The sun was hot and so were the concerts.
After browsing the silent auction items (autographed Cds and guitars, trips, jewelry) we lay out on deck chairs and watched Planetshakers, Royal Tailor and Group 1 Crew perform live... Add a comment

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