That They May See Jesus
![]() Celebration is a national tidal wave of local-church based acts of kindness and blessing. Why not plan a local event expressing the love of Jesus in a visible way in the two weeks after Pentecost (May 23, 2010), at the same time as many other Christians across Canada? [MORE] Free Outreach DVD
![]() Celebration: That They May See Jesus is a promotional DVD created for Celebration 2008 (and 2009 and 2010). It is filled with outreach ideas and inspirational teaching. This free DVD includes greetings from Bruce J. Clemenger, president of the EFC, and Dave Toycen, president of World Vision Canada, plus an inspirational message and ideas by David A. Macfarlane, the EFC's former director of national initiatives.
![]() Sample segments from the DVD are available online for you to watch. The full DVD is a free bonus with any other purchase from the EFC Resource Library. Add it to your cart here. Questions? Contact customer service by email or phone 1-866-302-3362 (local 905-479-5885) ext. 236. Another Pentecost-related Outreach: Global Day of Prayer
![]() The Global Day of Prayer, an event founded by South African businessman Graham Power, encourages all Christians to pray for revival and restoration worldwide in the ten days leading up to Pentecost Sunday, May 23, and to find special ways to bless their local communities in the 90 days following. This event is in its tenth (and probably last) year. Toronto: www.gdoptoronto.com. Lethbridge: www.gdoplethbridge.com. Ottawa: www.gdopottawa.com. Edmonton: www.globaldayofprayer.ca. Successful Closing Events for Celebration 2008
![]()  Fifteen churches in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., report that they recently got “out of their pews to serve their communities.” During two weeks they cleaned up subsidized housing projects, painted a shelter for women, cleaned gutters, removed grafitti, did yard work for single moms and more, all under the banner of “Love KW”!
![]() One resident said: “What your 40 volunteers did in four hours would have taken us a year!” The churches are now planning ongoing projects in the community. A 13-year-old boy gave a worker a hug and said: “When are you guys coming back?” The churches are now planning ongoing projects in the community.
![]() The photo, taken on June 1 at the closing event, shows Pastor Steve Fleming of Koinonia (president of the KW ministerial) and Pastor Ken Mills from KW Fellowship flanking David A. Macfarlane, the EFC’s former director national initiatives. Reports of God at Work, From Celebration 2007
![]() What has been happening during previous Celebration initiatives? Stories of displays of service to the community and unity amongst congregations are available for you to read. For example, find out what happened at a city-wide church rally held in Sudbury as part of Celebration 2007. Each report is a testimony to God at work across Canada through his people in local congregations. [MORE]
The Celebration Initiative has three suggested stages:   
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Learn more (suggested dates are May 23 to June 6, 2010) Why Do It?
View stories from 2005-2009 Who Are We?
Contact the Celebration Team What Can We Do?
Find available resources How Can We Pray?
Read about prayer initiatives How Can We Join?
Participate and let us know!
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