Oh Canada! You're 141 Today!

TCC has deviated from their previously statement of faith, and I have resigned from the organization. I DO NOT endorse this organization any more.

I was in Ottawa this weekend and wow what a time I had. I've got some more pictures coming but here are some to help celebrate Canada's Birthday, July 1st! While we were there on Sunday night there were some bands doing sound checks for the big show. This made for a bit of a challenge to talk with people but it also drew a crowd, so we were thankful for that much anyway. These pictures are of the capital building, with the Peace Tower and of the flame out front. One thing I absolutely love about Canada is that the people of the country are allowed to freely walk through their own capital building. We didn't have time to go inside this time, but I've walked through it a few times. The artwork inside is breathtaking. Hopefully one day I'll get the chance to share the Gospel inside that building. This weekend I got to share it many times on the street out front. :)



I'm the guy in the blue shirt with the black "Ottawa" hat. The floppy green hat I had on all day was great for the relentless sun we enjoyed, but the moment the sun went down I need to find something that wouldn't hurt my ego so much. :) At 5.99 it was a bargain!

Fire in Nova Scotia

Update 3: Our church was able to take in some people who needed a place to sleep and be cared for. I tried to capture the red glow on the horizon coming from Lawrencetown Beach. We were told the fire is currently 9KM wide. My camera just died.. and it's a Sony so I need it to be powered up to transfer the pictures. I'll charge the battery and then upload a couple pics.

Update 2: Here's some more. People are being welcomed at our church - City Heights Church.

*UPDATE* Here are some pictures taken just moments ago. About 45 mins after the last set.

Well the news is reporting that the highway to Lake Echo, NS has been closed off. Here are a couple of pictures I've taken over the last hour or so. We're starting to see an orange color to spots in the smoke. I'm not sure if that's from the sun, or from fires. I would be shocked if the fire moved that fast, but it IS remarkably windy today.