By: Caila M., 2016 Summer Ministries Intern I had originally applied for the position of office assistant when the intern positions were posted at ETCBC. Out of the five positions being offered, office assistant seemed like the one where I would be most comfortable. I wouldn’t have to spend time with kids, or have to...Continue Reading
By: Cecilia F., 2016 Community Outreach Intern Helen (not her real name) isn’t easy to please and she’s vocal about it with us volunteers. As she walked towards me, I felt my heart drop. Did I do something to displease her? “You have a nice, big smile. I know you’ll be good.” I was shocked...Continue Reading
I have incredible respect for Barb and Gerry. To dedicate your lives towards spreading God’s Kingdom is nothing short of amazing. To do that continuously without much break seems impossible to me at times but I can see how God gives you both perseverance. I’ll admit that at times when I’m serving at church (ET...Continue Reading
By: Janvynn W. Day 5: quite the day, finished the hen house with the chickens and the ecocomal stove as well as a dedication to each family. Today gave me lots to think about. Being raised in Toronto and always having a community that supports me, I feel very lucky and blessed to have...Continue Reading
By: Rosie Y. Does this sound familiar? “Hey, how’s it going?” “Oh, I’m crazy busy right now.” Is anyone ever not busy these days? I was recently asked by a Christian organization if I would volunteer to serve with them for the next year. This is not the first time they’ve asked me. I’ve...Continue Reading
Sometimes as preachers, there’s a lot that we process throughout the week that doesn’t quite make it into the sermon. I just wanted to share a bit more of the story in Acts 9:7-20. If you read this passage, Saul wants to join the Early Church. He’s blind from his encounter with Jesus and he...Continue Reading
By: Rosie Y. This is my second or third year giving up TV and movies for lent. Although it’s a trivial thing, I found it harder this year for some reason than in the past. Perhaps because I use TV as my de-stressor, and the last month has been very stressful. Regardless, this Lenten period...Continue Reading
Coming home. As I sit here in Houston for the most boring layover ever (seriously, what is there to do between 5-9 am?), I just wanted to send out my last reflection before heading home. The thing I’ve appreciated most about Barb and Gerry is how integrated they are in their community. They made...Continue Reading
Party time. Given that it’s the end of exams for the Pilas students and it’s the start of their week-long break due to Holy week, all the Pilas students slept over at Barb and Gerry’s. I’m sure you can imagine the craziness of having 8 youth sleep over. It was a lot of fun...Continue Reading
Broken Spanish. There’s no delicate way to put this. Our Spanish isn’t great, mine is especially terrible. We have several stories of where we tried to communicate even the simplest of phrases, but people would just look at us in confusion. And yes, I have the same problem in Spanish as I do in...Continue Reading
