My journey with TCM began when I reached out via a cold email. I was interested in volunteering in their EPIC program because I wanted to be actively involved in the community. Due to timing, I had a couple of months to think about committing after speaking with TCM.
Read MoreWhen entering the second semester of my final year, I had no idea of what God had in store for me. I had to find a second placement and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find one. This is where I found myself praying about what my next steps needed to be and asked God to put me where he needs me to be according to the plan he has in store for me.
Read MoreI am Grace, currently studying in the Community Worker Program at George Brown College. However, before coming to Canada, I worked as a social service worker for four years in Taiwan. During this time, I focused on assisting teenagers involved in criminal activities and children who were victims of family abuse.
Read MoreEven my whole time in Canada is coming to an end. And that means I have to start to say goodbye to people which became pretty important to me (But I will not leave without saying how grateful and thankful I am for my time with TCM. It was such a pleasure and blessing to work and serve our God with TCM together.) Now that my time to leave is getting closer and closer, I´m getting more anxious about returning.
Read MoreThe theme of this year's summer camp is the Kingdom of God. During the preparation of my bible lesson for our kids, I studied different parables about the Kingdom of God. One that particularly stood out to me was the parable of the mustard seed. I love this parable because it reminded me once again that we are planting seeds in the hearts of the TCM children so that God can grow them in their faith.
Read MoreAn international student from the Philippines. A newcomer. Someone who entered this North American country with little familiarity with the surrounding physical and social climates. What I had was my sheer determination to be part of the social service and welfare workforce in the future and continue in Social Work which was my profession back home.
Read MoreWhen I was a child, this story was read to me once and it has accompanied me on my journey through life ever since. Even though it is not a story from the Bible, it perfectly illustrates that God is journeying with us, no matter what life situation we find ourselves in.
Read MoreI have been with Toronto City Mission (TCM) for 4 months and have been helping at the Kingston-Galloway and Jesse Ketchum locations. During my time at TCM, I have been holding on to this Bible verse where Jesus tells us we should trust God and that nothing should shake our faith.
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The story of David began at a time when the Israelites saw that other folks had a king and realized that they didn't have a King but wanted one too. They wanted a good leader after all the drama that happened before (in the book of judges). Even though they had God as their King, it wasn’t enough for them. They started to compare God to the other Kings and began to compare what they wanted of a king.
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