Sunday Morning Worship begins at 10:45AM in the Market Square Mall or livestreamed on Freedomhousetv.com if you can't make it in person

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Freedom House Expansion Project

Freedom Nation is expanding... check out the video:

  Here's what the brand new Freedom House will look like:


WHAT: This summer, Freedom House is expanding our size from 150 seats to 300.The renovations with also include a revamp of our music & sound system and audio/video processes to make multimedia recording & online access easier along with a way for the worship to not sound quite as loud in our low-roofed building. You'll notice that we'll also be building a full time office with a more open concept feeling to the church.

WHY:
 A) If everyone CURRENTLY a part of Freedom came one Sunday... we wouldn't have room for everyone. Once the students return in September, there will certainly be the need for more space.

B) This is about the "Free Others" part of "Get Free, Live Free, Free Others". We're seeing growth in our church and this will allow us to DOUBLE in size... allowing for MORE ministry, MORE outreach, MORE freedom in MORE people.  This is investing (in faith) in others that we don't yet know because "Without faith it's impossible to please God"

C) This building is not Freedom House's "forever" home.  One day our plan is to move to a larger, around the clock 24/7 Ministry Centre that never closes. This is the middle step to getting there.  We will one day, have this building as a full time downtown campus focusing on University Ministry, creative community partnership, as well as downtown outreach.  And this begins NOW.  With seating for 300... will we be able to do more conferences, host larger community events, and fill the space with MORE EVERYTHING.

HOW:  We are asking you to consider pledging an amount above and beyond your normal giving.  The Cost of the project will be 10,000$.  For the significance of what we're doing and the impact that it will make... that is a phenomenal number.  But it's STILL 10,000$

We are asking everyone who has made Freedom House their home church and ministry team (because we believe that "Every member is a Minister")  to pray about  what you are going to "Pledge" to the project.  If you a are member of the community and believe that doubling the efforts of the great things that Freedom House has been able to do in the city, we covet your  partnership as well.

If you attend Freedom House in person, please fill out a pledge card for what you will give before August 31st to the project then give in offering marked "Freedom Nation".  If you are a community member, you can also give through the pay pay button here, or email nicki@freedomhouse.ca with your pledge amount and she'll help you from there.




For example, if 25 people gave 400$ the goal would be met.  Same goes for 100 people giving 100$  All we're asking that if you believe in the ministry of Freedom House, prayfully consider how you can partner with the expansion of "Freedom Nation"

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Been meaning to try church again? Welcome to Easter Sunday at Freedom House


All around us... we're watching creation come alive again. Easter is the season where HOPE for mankind rose. Freedom House invites you to personally experience the renewal of spring and the HOPE for a prosperous future this Easter.

You're not the only one who's been meaning to try church again. Freedom House is different than the church you remember. We are actively committed to positive change in our community through a passionate love for God and people. You'll experience modern music, relevant speaking and a room full of positive, encouraging, friendly folks.

Easter Sunday is an "easy in" for trying church again. Church begins at 10:45am in the lower floor of the Market Square Mall Downtown Brantford.

Take a look around the rest of freedomhouse.ca for a taste of what to expect and we'll see you Easter Sunday.

Follow Freedom House on Facebook by clicking HERE

Friday, January 27, 2012

Frosty Fest 2012


The Story of Frosty Fest 2012

Family Day Weekend (Feb 18-20) Freedom House and the City of Brantford present Brantford's Winter Carnival FROSTY FEST in Harmony Square! The 3rd annual celebration of LIFE in the winter sees the return of the popular ice carving, horse-drawn trolley rides, figure skating shows, a street midway, FREE skating, pony rides, free Kids Zone games and fun winter fare like snow taffy! This year's new features include a “Rail Jam” Snowboarding Demo right on Dalhousie Street and a pancake breakfast on the holiday Monday! Admission to Frosty Fest is FREE and will again be the setting for full-family holiday weekend of memories!

"Somebody recently asked me why we put so much time and energy into something like Frosty Fest that’s not exactly a common ‘church’ activity? I think that anytime the church can do something to intentionally to bless the city... that’s good investment. Frosty Fest exists because every single day is an opportunity to create something positive and transformational in our city. Brantford needed a reason to gather as families on FAMILY DAY to celebrate the season instead of hide from it. So we made a reason… and it worked”
Brian Beattie (Lead Pastor of Freedom House)


Over 10,000 from Brantford and the surrounding region celebrate Family Day weekend at Frosty Fest each year. Your host for the weekend is Brantford's own Superhero Captain Kindness who will be leading teams throughout the downtown on Random Act of Kindness blitzes as a part of Freedom House's “Kindness Project.” A continual quest to change Brantford "BY good INTO good" with kindness.

New Frosty Fest features this year includes a community Pancake Breakfast on Family Day Monday morning for only a Toonie. Families should be on the lookout for “free pancake breakfast” coupon that will be distributed in elementary schools that also includes one free midway ride so the whole family can enjoy the day! Also new this year you’ll find a snowboard “Rail Jam.” Similar to a skateboarding skate park, the Rail Jam will feature snowboarders showing off their skills all weekend long, right in the middle of Dalhousie street.




The schedule for the weekend:
*Note that ice carving, midway rides & other events run non-stop all weekend

Saturday Feb 18:
11am - Festival Opens
11am-5pm Rail Jam Snowboard Demo's
12pm-4pm - Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
12:30pm - Canadian JR Pair Bronze Medalists Mary Orr & Anthony Furiano - Figure Skating Performance
5pm - Closing Time

Sunday Feb 19th:
11am - Festival Opens
11am-5pm - Rail Jam Snowboard Demo's
12pm-4 - Trolley Rides
12pm -4 - Pony Rides
12:30pm -Canadian JR Pair Bronze Medalists Mary Orr & Anthony Furiano - Figure Skating Performance
3:00pm - Brantford Skate Club - Figure Skating Program
5pm - Closing Time

Monday Feb 20th:

8-11am -Frosty Fest Pancake Breakfast
Cost of $2 for hot fresh pancakes and a drink
Market Square Mall (corner of Dalhousie and Market)
Pancake Breakfast featuring Crock-A-Doodle Tile Craft - Free for Kids

9am- Festival Opens
9am -5pm Rail Jam Snowboard Demo's
11am-12:30 - Indoor Movie at Freedom House
12pm-4pm - Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
12pm-4 - Pony Rides
12:30pm -Canadian JR Pair Bronze Medalists Mary Orr & Anthony Furiano - Figure Skating Performance
1pm -2:30 - Indoor Movie at Freedom House
2:30pm-3 - Family Day Ceremony - featuring local Dignitaries
3pm - Brantford Skate Club - Skating Program
5pm - Festival Closes


It's only because of the TEAM of generous donors that Frosty Fest exists.

Frosty Fest Sponsors


Zone and Event Sponsors:
Campbell Amusements - Midway Zone
Sylvan learning centre - Kids Zone
TD Bank - Warming Tent
Harry's - Snowboarding Rail Jam
Circle Square Ranch - Ponies

Additional Sponsors:
Kelly Foundation
The Brantford Expositor
The Brant Connection
The Brant Community Foundation
CKPC-FM

Platinum Sponsors:
Coffee Culture
Crock-A-Doodle
Dalhousie Place
Shoeless Joes
Tiki-Loft

Gold Sponsors
Parkway Dentistry
Brookfield Homes
Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh
Cutting Edge

Silver Sponsors:
Netty Vintage
MP Phil McColeman
The Brant Advocate
GK York
Sophie's Bakery
Octopus Red

Bronze Sponsors:
Krystal Clear Cleaning Services



INQUIRIES & MEDIA REQUESTS

Brian Beattie: brian@freedomhouse.ca (Freedom House Lead Pastor)
Martin Chiarot: martin.chiarot@gmail.com (Frosty Fest Organizer)
Dave Carrol: dave@freedomhouse.ca (The Kindness Project)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

8th Anniversary & The Volley Awards


This Sunday is the 8th Anniversary of Freedom House! Absolutely amazing that through so many ups and down... and moments that we wondered how we'd ever make it... we've seen God use the work & worship of Freedom Housers to see something great happen in Brantford.

You know, not every church plant survives and actually MAKES IT. But 8 years in, we're seeing a season of growth happening. We'll likely have to make more space for more people in our 9th year. We've done it before... and we'll do it again! Remember this?



It won't be that bad :) Just one wall this time.

But this is the "Era of Everyone!" We're seeing an increase in our community influence. We're seeing doors open all around us with AMAZING opportunities to serve our city and share God's love in practical ways. And it happens because of volunteers like YOU!

This Sunday Night at 6pm is our 2nd Annual VOLLEY Awards! (Facebook Event here) Volunteerism and Freedom House go hand in hand. It's one of the ways we work intentionally to change our city BY good INTO good. Bring a food/salad and come for the potluck dinner together, and we'll celebrate Freedom House's 8th Anniversary as a church by taking a look back at last year, and hand out the hardware. There are 25 Volley Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award AND the "Golden Volleyball" for the volunteer of the year! EVERYONE is welcome as this will be fun (and funny) party night celebrating YOU!

Even if you're not a Freedom Houser... but you'd like to come and honor a hard-working, dedicated group (or if you'd like to become part of the team) you're welcomed to our 2nd Annual "Volley Awards"

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Living Nativity Press Release


“The Living Nativity” Returns to Harmony Square
Brantford's new family tradition is back for Year 2.
2000 people were wowed last year by the returning vocal talent of Jamie Prokop and Alisha Mann

For Immediate Release:

Brantford, ON November 28th 2011– The Living Nativity... the Christmas you remember as a child. Freedom House Church with Brantford Parks and Recreation and the Downtown BIA are thrilled to announce that the best NEW event on Harmony Square's 2010 calender has returned for 2011 and a long term stay as a part of the city's Christmas celebrations. December 16th – 18th … Bethlehem comes to Brantford. 2 shows nightly (7pm and 8pm) “The Living Nativity” musical will include the characters from the Biblical Christmas narrative along with live animals and a chance to meet the cast after!

Brian Beattie of Freedom House (writer and director of “The Living Nativity”) says that the first year was so successful that they plan to make The Living Nativity something generations of families will look forward to attending together.

“Families search high and low to find things they can do together at Christmas. And for many years, remembering the story of the 1st Christmas was always a part of it. One thing we saw happen last year, was that parents and kids came together to enjoy a beautiful night downtown, and the movingly beautiful story of the manger brought them together as a family, making the season even more significant. Christmas and the manger are forever linked. You can't have one without the other”
Brian Beattie


Lead performers Jamie Prokop from IAM Studios and recording artist Alisha Mann reprise their roles as Joseph and Mary. Prokop, son and bandmate of Juno award winning Skip Prokop of “Lighthouse” fame, says that he was amazed at the impact of last year's show.

“I had people from all over town making sure we were coming back to the square to do The Living Nativity again! How could we not? 2000 people came to hear this story. The acting and music are great.. when the snow began falling... it was amazing... but people come because the story is as important today as it was 2000 year ago.”
Jamie Prokop


MEDIA DAY:
At 6pm before the Thursday December 15th before the dress rehearsal, we'll be treating the media to a hot coffee and a few numbers from the show that will be easy to photograph as well as interview and photo op access to the actors, creators, participants and even the animals! The sets and live animals will be in place. If you would like to arrange an alternate time… see the contact info below.

Freedom House’s “Kindness Project” encourages the city to find ways to transform the city BY good INTO good... so the Living Nativity remains free of charge. Freedom House is a church and ministry centre located in the lower floor of the Market Square Mall. Their Sunday services are at 10:45AM.


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CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS
For more information, or media interviews please contact;
Brian Beattie
brian@freedomhouse.ca

Link to the Facebook event
Link to the Promotional Video

 
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