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See you tomorrow morning!

Today we celebrated 20 YEARS as a Church. Randy Bohlender summed it up for us today saying, "The summary of my life will not be what I (we) do; but rather what God does in my (our) proximity." God has does GREAT things in our proximity and we have faith that He will continue to do so!

Proud of our Freedom House Youth Group for leading a Friday Night Service for friends and family!

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Just a reminder that there is no Sunday Morning service today…. But we will see you tonight at 6pm! Merry Christmas to all!

We'd love to have you join us for a Short, Casual, Family Christmas Eve Service at 6pm on the 24th. We'd love to say Merry Christmas.

Hope to see you tonight as we join together with Yes Church!

We'd love to have you join us for a Short, Casual, Family Christmas Eve Service at 6pm on the 24th. We'd love to say Merry Christmas.

Week 2 of Advent tomorrow morning at 9:30am! We’ll be talking about the PEACE and PROPHESY that comes during Christmas.

Week 2 of Advent tomorrow morning at 9:30am! We'll be talking about the PEACE and PROPHESY that comes during Christmas.

Here's the story in tomorrow's Expositor!

Brantford’s annual Santa Claus Parade was rescued in style on Saturday night as thousands turned out to see Santa, party at the after-bash and celebrate a long-time tradition. The hour-long parade packed the curbs leading from Stanley Street to Harmony Square where the happy crowd cheered to the lighting of the Christmas tree, got photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and drank hot chocolate.

“I thought it was marvellous,” said Dave Carrol, who led a team of volunteers to put the event together.

“The city loves this parade and they come out in big numbers for it. A lot of people came up to me to express thanks that Freedom House took it over and the tradition is continuing.”

The event was in danger of petering out after cancellations during the pandemic and the Brantford JCI organization, which ran the event for four decades, said it no longer had the capacity to return to organizing the event.

The City of Brantford was able to put the parade together last year and local church Freedom House – known for organizing a big February event called Frosty Fest – agreed to put its resources into play this year.

“Many of the people who helped us run Frosty Fest were here helping tonight,” said Carrol, who has also been on the parade committee for several years.

The late start in organizing meant there were fewer bands and floats than in previous years but the parade still ran about an hour, culminating with the 47th appearance of Santa atop his sleigh.

It was followed by the after-party, organized by the city and featuring lots of activities, popcorn and hot chocolate, and music by Jeff Harding from BarCode.

The event had a multicultural feel to it as many newcomer families and university students were engaged in the event or clearly enjoying it for the first time.

“Brantford is the perfect sized city for a Santa Claus parade,” said Carrol. “It’s not too small or too gigantic. It’s a community coming together and that’s not easy to find.”

Shawn Stemmler, a former JCI parade volunteer, was helping organize this year’s event and said there were about 75 entries, counting floats, bands, vehicles, banners and costumed groups.

“Of course, one of the entries was the Brantford and Area Jeep and Off-Road club which had about 15 vehicles lit up, well … like Christmas trees.”

The over-all administrator for the event, Amanda Cabral-Medford, had never even been to a parade before when she signed up, said Carrol.

“She was a superstar by the end.”

This Saturday, Freedom House is honoured to present Freedom House Brantford Santa Claus Parade. Why would a Church do this? In short... we LOVE our City. Our City needed someone to ensure this treasured-tradition continued. Our Community loves coming together to celebrate Christmas. And so do we. It's a special and unique opportunity to serve a diverse group of upwards of Hundred Businesses, Non-Profit's, Charities and Organizations who make our City special. We believe in you guys! For us, running things like this is God's Love in a Practical way. We hope you come downtown to celebrate the most special of seasons Saturday TOGETHER as a community. Merry Christmas to all.

A WONDERFUL night of our FH Youth partnering with the New Life Pentecostal Assembly youth tonight! Where there is Unity, God Commands His Blessing. We LOVE joining together! There are many congregations but only ONE Church.

Clocks back tonight! One extra hour of sleep. No excuses. Ha. See you at 9:30am tomorrow!

Today we said, "See You Soon" to our Leadership Team Members Sam and Rhonda Vos who are following God's call, moving out East.

Sam has been a part of Freedom House since Day One 20 years ago and has been our Board Chair for quite a number of years. Rhonda has been our Worship Department Leader and worn MANY other Ministry hats over the years.

We're sad to see them go but thrilled to see how God's going to use them in New Brunswick with whatever support we can give them! They are Freedom Houser's for life!

This continues to be a significant new season of change at Freedom House where we're excited about what the future holds. We continue to keep it simple. Love God... Love Others... The Rest is Gravy!

We're thrilled to be leading the way for the Freedom House Brantford Santa Claus Parade as a way to serve our city! Time to register your float!

santaclausparade - Freedom House Float Registration for Non-Profit and Businesses has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Please see below for Registration. Sponsorship opportunities will be available shortly. Business Registration Non-Profit Registration Freedom House is pleased to be the organizers of this year’s parade for the first time.  ...

Tomorrow Morning.... We set up the next season at Freedom House. What is the BEST Life? Don't miss tomorrow. 9:30am at 311 West.

Tomorrow is our first ever "Sleep-in Sunday!" No Sunday Morning Service at 311 West but we're meeting at 3pm at the Vos's House (361 West Quarter Townline Road Harley) for a swim and hangout. Then our friend Darryl Fletcher aka ChefD will be doing dinner at 5. Hurray! When we're done eating we'll be doing our Sunday Service outdoors! It's going to be a lovely weather day and time together! Bring Lawn Chairs and we'll see you tomorrow night!

Just a reminder that we've moved and have a new service time! You'll find us at 311 West Street at 9:30am! Looking forward to our first service here tomorrow!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the wonderful Amanda Cabral-Medford! Freedom House is so thankful for you! You are a blessing to our Church!

A really wonderful day of Ministry, Encouragement and Relationship at Freedom House! Morning Service, Youth, Young Adults, all topped off with a significant to time together at the Grow Night. The motivational gifts from Romans 12 continue to remind us that "You aren't called to be someone else. You are designed and called... to be YOU."

The word is out. Freedom House is excited to announce that we will be organizing and running Brantford's Santa Claus Parade! Pastor Dave Carrol has been a parade committee member and Rogers TV Co-Host of the parade for many years. Our great team of Kindness-fueled volunteers continue to be committed to serving our city and ensuring a great experience for sponsors, those who put in entries and the thousands who enjoy this treasured spectacle every Christmas!

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