"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. ~ 1 Peter 5:10 NIV
Spring is truly a season of renewal. After a cold and harsh winter, we are starting to see the days get longer and early spring flowers popping up around us. In this season, we remember Jesus Christ who restores all things through the sacrificial act of love and nourishes our souls with His Word.
Outreach Workers are witnessing God’s transforming power as they lead and host our after-school programs. The children and youth actively participate in Bible time by asking questions like “What is God like?” and “What is the Trinity?”. They have also shown positive changes in their behaviour which lead to reflecting God’s image [see “God's Fondness for the Fragile” below]. Apart from programs, staff are also engaging with moms to pray and support them. Through relationships where families feel heard, loved and seen by our staff, we deepen our understanding of each community’s needs and doors are opened to invite them to Jesus Christ who becomes the ultimate hope of their lives.
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Spring Highlights of 2022 |
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From March 13-17, Toronto City Mission (TCM) hosted Sonshine March Break Day Camps which were filled with lots of fun and laughter!
The campers learned about Jesus’ sacrificial love, faithfulness and grace through the story of Ruth and Boaz. By playing fun games and making crafts together they also learned about the importance of teamwork, kindness and reconciliation. For field trips, they had so much fun bowling and exploring art, culture and nature at the Royal Ontario Museum.
On the last day of March Break, we invited youths from each community to the TCM office and had fun learning about Zacchaeus and playing games together! Outreach Workers witnessed God’s presence and protection throughout the week and are grateful for being part of His transforming work.
Watch highlights of the March Break Day Camps by clicking the button below.
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God's Fondness for the Fragile |
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Mila Abellera works as an Outreach Worker in the Kingston-Galloway community alongside Carmen Tan. While leading TCM’s afterschool programs and day camps, they experience God’s transformational work and protection over the lives of children and youth. Through Mila’s story, we learn about how God provides intimate care for each child’s heart. By imitating Christ as a leader, role model and friend to children in our programs, Mila hopes that their meaningful relationship with staff resonates with their hearts to know that they are fully loved and fully known by God. Read more about her testimony by clicking the button below.
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SpikeBack Against Poverty 2023 |
A total of $14,789.49 was raised to help send
147 children to camp for one week! We thank every team that participated!
- Team MFBC was the top fundraising team raising $3,060.17
- Elijah S. from MFBC was the top fundraiser raising $1,195.80
- Team CGCSE CARPS came out on top as the tournament winners!
Youths from Kingston-Galloway also came out to Spikeback to fundraise for a special field trip. They raised money by selling snacks, drinks and handmade bracelets! It was a wonderful experience for them to see how many people are involved in supporting TCM and the afterschool programs they are a part of. We thank everyone who supported us through participating, volunteering and donating!
Your generous support is having a major impact in helping children and youth learn to build healthy relationships, teamwork, leadership skills and most importantly, learn about the hope found in Jesus Christ.
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Strike Out Poverty: Softball Fundraising Tournament |
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On May 13th, 2023, join Toronto City Mission’s Strike Out Poverty Softball Tournament Fundraiser!
Your participation and support allow children, youth and families impacted by poverty to find a sense of belonging, experience the love of Christ, and build up the confidence to become leaders in their own communities.
We are also looking for head and assistant umpires for the tournament.
If you are interested, please email Mila at mila@torontocitymission.com
Click the button to learn more about
the softball tournament.
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Summer Internship Program |
Are you or someone you know, looking for summer employment?
Have a passion to share the Gospel message with children impacted by poverty?
Want to use your God-given gifts and develop leadership skills in ministry?
Want to experience ministry in your city?
We are still accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! Join us today!
For more information click the button below.
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We still have spots left for Mission Teams during Summer Sonshine Day Camp!
TCM needs mission teams to help run camp smoothly and to have the greatest impact on the lives of children. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Toronto, while giving kids one of the best weeks of their life.
If your church or group is interested in serving at a week of camp, please email Dorothy. dwong@torontocitymission.com
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Executive Director Perspective: Elliott Shin |
Many of us are slowly awakening from hibernation after a long winter. I am reminded that there are many things about spring that teach us: Renewal in God’s creations in nature and rebirth in springtime as we have just celebrated our resurrected Christ!
We look with anticipation to the months ahead of us. Our course we desire to carry with important relationship-based programs as we share God’s love. But, we also aim to persistently rejoice in our relationship with God, we desire to daily reflect Christ’s example to those around us, and we aspire to regularly rest in God’s loving care.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers for TCM’s ministry. We are encouraged, buoyed and sustained by your kindness and thoughtfulness, and we rejoice in your partnership!
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