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New to COTR? A few pics that help describe us ... by Helen Overholt (115 Photos)
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Prayer is the engine of our Church- every sunday morning you will see people stopping and praying for each other
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We love Alpha!!
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Practical and creative messages based on God's word - for personal application and transformation
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Our annual Barn dance for all ages ...
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At our annual Barn dance ...
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We love involving all ages in our services- from dancing and singing to praying - Jenny and Austin Allen performing to the song Oceans
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Karra -Our Youth Pastor and some of the sr high youth ( Ignite) adult leaders in the lip Sync competition ! Fri Oct 14/16
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Andrew Lemmond -at Friday night Sr high youth (Ignite) leading weekly worship with his great team of youth!
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Teens practicing for the lip sync competition Oct 14/16
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At the back of our building we have built an amazing prayer path and cabin ...
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We have a great new prayer path that some have worked hard to create at the back of our property on upper james!!
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A Red Balloon = Someone who accepted Jesus. As a church we celebrate this!
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Jessica being baptized by her Dad and Pastor Dave in the Grand River
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Baptisms- to proclaim Jesus as their Lord - Pastor Dave and Youth Director Karra baptizing Alysha.
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Rev. Dr. Dave Overholt has a doctorate in Education. Has been told he is a distiller- able to distill deep theology into practical everyday application for our every day walks.
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Jon Lemmond - our amazing volunteer Worship Director
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Some of our amazing worship team - goal is to be worshippers that forget they are on stage
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Our worship team is made up of numerous people - who operate from thier own personal relationship with Jesus
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Worship from the heart ... we like to be creative and at times use various art forms to help people meet Jesus.
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Worship from the heart ...
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Hands open to receive ...
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In His presence ...
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Listening ...
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Communion on most Sundays happens at the back during the last worship set- when your heart is ready and right with God and others.
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We have a prayer corner where you can go at any time through the service to be quiet - pray by yourself or be prayed for by an intercessor.
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We not only believe in prayer- we Pray- every sunday you will see people stopping and praying for each other as the Spirit leads them.
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Kids pray too ...
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And sometimes the wives rush the stage ... :)
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Nancy J. - our amazing Childrens Director in action.
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We love to have fun!! Photo booth one Sunday morning ...
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Sonja - one of the wonderful members of our Vision Team that helps guide our Church.
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Lilian and Nancy - the amazing duo for our kids ministry ... Nancy dreams it up and Lillian makes it happen!! both so passionate about kids!
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We are so blessed with volunteers who love kids!!! and want to help your kids learn to know and love Jesus .
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Cute kids at COTR!
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Parents often say one of the big reasons they chose COTR- their kids loved it and wanted to come back!
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Families are so important and our kids and youth ministry priorities reflect that.
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Karra Overholt our Youth Director and Jocelyn one of our amazing youth ...
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Andrew our Executive Pastor helping people to connect, serve and grow. Sunday mornings we often have exciting interviews.
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Amazing youth leaders!
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Baby Dedication- Pastor Dave asks us all to help raise the little ones to love Jesus-and writes a letter to them to open when they turn 16
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Ignite (highschool youth) meet each with for games, a biblical message, worship-and small group time.
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Epic games night for Sr high youth!- not all have to participate - some choose to cheer on Oakley Brown here !
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Fun connecting events!! like this Square dance... (also dodgeball, gamesnight, campfires, chili cook- off etc...)
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Campfire Connection Event- at our building on Upper James (opposite Sharples).
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Ignite youth - toilet paper brides :)
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This young man loves to pray! Going into grade 9- going to be a world changer...
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Shawn and his team leads our Adrenaline group for Jr. Highs
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Youth praying for youth.
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Doulos - Student Leadership Team
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Nathan Thompson- Over sees Young adults ministry - multi talented guy !
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Roses for our ladies on Mother's Day.
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Jeff - one of our many students from Redeemer, McMaster and Mohawk
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Our Dominican sister church we partner with!
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Students from the school in Cotui (Dominican Republic) that we sponsor.
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Praying for our mission team heading to the Dominican Republic
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At a leadership retreat organized by Pastor Andrew - Margaret here heads up our free tutoring program for highschoolers and our Alpha program!
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Prayer is key in our church- praying over the young adults ministry team here at a retreat
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Every friday night from 7:30-9:00 we meet to pray (we enjoy hearing the sr high youth group in the background as they meet that night as well ) We laugh and pray and listen to the Spirit!
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We love creativity and using various means to help people pray- what spiritual gifts are you using for God to help others ?
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We love all ages joining together. Whether a crazy fun connection event or a Soul Care event.
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We run several one day workshops that deepen our walk with God.
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We are passionate about the importance of a daily quiet time in the word and in meeting with God.
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Tina - our Administrative Assistant :)
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Brian leads our Finance team and does well catching dodgeballs (at our COTR dodgeball connection event)
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We are always happy to get together ...
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We have our own Octaball pit!
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Annual Youth fundraiser golf tournament! Youth director Karra Overholt approving the shot :)
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Jon leads our Care Team and wears large hats (at our Barn Dance connection event)
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Amazing photgraphy by Helen Overholt.
