By: Jefferson C. I’ve been working at St. Jude every Wednesday morning during my internship. My overall experience working at the food bank was good; I got to meet some amazing people and I was able to see much joy and hope from large and small families. However, I have to say I have some...Continue Reading
By: Annie C. This past Sunday, Pastor Tim challenged us to action if there are even 10 people in need in our communities just as Abraham challenged God to spare Sodom (Gen 18:16-33). So let’s talk food since we’ve been supporting St Jude’s Food Bank for the last 10 years or so. In Toronto, nearly...Continue Reading
By: Cecilia F. I have two favourite days for work: One is Wednesday because I spend the morning at St. Jude’s food bank. The other day is Thursday because I spend the evening with the Hubsters, a Victoria Village youth group. Hubsters is comprised of youth from middle school and high school in the Victoria...Continue Reading
By: Jefferson C. “I am not but I know I am,” by Louie Giglio, is a book that serves as a great reminder that we are all just small parts in God’s infinite story. Giglio expresses in first chapter of the book that it’s not about me or I. Throughout the reading of this book, I...Continue Reading
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
