Mission in the City: December 2019

Affiliate Needs

Our affiliate partners often have needs that you can help meet including prayer support.

ADAM HOUSE

  • Next Friday social on Dec. 20, 7 pm

  • Assemble and donate Welcome Hygiene Kits (~$70) for newcomers to Canada arriving at Adam House and Start Up Kits (~$120) for residents leaving Adam House to settle in the community (Rosemarie has contents details)

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Prayer for 2 families and 4 individuals who moved out of Adam House, that God put good neighbours into their lives who can help them adjust to life in their new communities

  • Prayer for residents (including 6 new ones) that Adam House be a pitstop on their long journey of asylum-seeking where they can get some rest and care, and meet some new friends who can support them in their journey forward

LIGHT PATROL

  • (Urgent) RV driver needed for some outreach nights on Mondays and Thursdays

  • Donate tarps, clothing (e.g. hoodies, warm socks, underwear, long johns), treats, and winter gear (e.g. blankets); or donate money to purchase sleeping bags, waterproof bags.

  • Food volunteers needed for the fall/winter term

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Prayer for new youth to be open to receiving help and that that will lead to building important relationships in their lives

PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Prayer for a woman who had an abortion, who is starting a post-abortion program; pray she finds healing in Jesus Christ

  • Prayer for a past client who is facing a difficult situation and needs emotional support

  • Prayer for a woman who received support from the PCC but is now experiencing legal issues regarding custody; pray for strength for her through this time, and for the information she needs to navigate this situation properly

  • Prayer for PCC to build more partnerships with local churches to provide support for mothers

SAFE FAMILIES

  • People who would be willing to host children in their homes, for a temporary period of time, in order to provide care and respite to parents who are in need of extended family-like support during a difficult time

  • Grace Gathering groups who are willing to be trained through Safe Families to be an extended family-like support for a family in crisis in our city

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Prayer for a spirit of hospitality to grow among churches in the GTA

  • Prayer for God's protection and provision for families in our city who are isolated and alone amidst challenging circumstances

SQUADS

  • Join sports program for elementary kids, Thursday evenings

  • Join youth choir leadership team

TORONTO CITY MISSION

PRAYER REQUESTS:

  • Prayer for families served by TCM

For more information contact: rosemarie@gracetoronto.ca