Missions Update: September 2022
We’re well into our second year supporting local, national, and international charities. We are looking forward to engaging our Table community in missions over the coming months! Look out for the M2M team at Big Table meals and during the services this Fall and Winter to learn more about our partner organizations and how to support and pray for them.
The M2M committee is Michelle Hardy, Naomi Yeker, Lisa Rempel, Eric Klassen, Sonja Klassen, Sarah Rathjen, and Emily Charter. Please feel free to reach out to any of them, or email m2m@tablechurch.ca if you have any questions or ideas.
Missed any information on our three partner organizations? You can find their profiles HERE! Or, read on below to find their updates, prayer requests, and ways to get involved for the Fall.
Abundant Grace of God Maternity Clinic, Philippines
Georgia and two of her sons in transit back to their home in the Philippines.
Family and Clinic Update from Georgia (September 2, 2022):
We arrived back in the Philippines on August 30 after a fairly uneventful and suprisingly comfortable flight! We were thankful that we were all vaccinated which made our arrival into the Philippines much easier - no testing and no quarantines!
We were all a little shocked with how hot it was when we got off the plane in Tuguegarao. It was like walking into an oven!
The clinic staff welcomed us back so warmly and the kid's friends have all been by to catch up and to pick up their "pasalubong" (a Filipino word for gifts given by people returning from another place).
Now the work begins to enter into some "new sustainable rythyms of life" for our family. This was a prayer spoken over us by a dear friend and has stayed with me over these past months of preparing to return.
I will update soon on how life unfolds for us back in Kalinga, but I wanted to get some pictures out and to let everyone know that we are here safely.
Big hug,
Georgia
Georgia is back in the clinic with staff, patients, and babies!
Praise and Prayer Requests:
Thank you for praying and giving so that we could fly back to the Philippines with all of our belongings. Thank you to MSC!
We are thankful for our last few months in Canada which were wonderful.
Please pray as we begin homeschooling for the first time. We need to find a full-time tutor to assist us, as Georgia is also continuing her studies and she and Achao are working full-time at the clinic.
A grandmother brings in a new baby for vaccinations while mom rests at home.
Ways to be involved:
To support the Macad Family or the Clinic, please see their M2M profile page for more information about making a donation.
Reach out to Sarah Rathjen, our Table representative for AGGMC, if you have any questions.
Street Hope, Victoria
Some friends gathering on a Tuesday evening for soup and conversation.
Updates:
After taking the month of August off, volunteers are starting back out on the street (along Pandora) on Tuesday evenings, connecting with people and delivering food, clothing and other forms of love.
The new Street Hope coordinator arrives from England at the end of September, which we are very excited about!
Prayer Requests:
For healing and freedom from addiction from those that are suffering. We often get asked by folks for us to pray for them about this. In particular, please pray for Amber* and Sarah* (*not their real names) and their families.
For more volunteers to help out one Tuesday a month
Volunteers passing out soup and other needed essentials.
Ways to be involved:
More Tuesday evening volunteers are needed in a variety of roles. A commitment once per week or once per month would be helpful. Please reach out to victoria@streethope.org if you are interested in volunteering!
Reach out to Michelle or Tim Hardy, our Table representative for Street Hope, if you have any questions.
Alan Thorimbert, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
It’s back to school time on Victoria campuses!
Updates:
Alan and the IVCF team have lots of new events for students to take part in this school year at UVic! Some highlights include Tuesday afternoon hangouts at the quad, evening Bible studies either for those who are new to Christianity or for those who are more mature and want to grow deeper, and formal mentorship opportunities with individual students.
Alan is also working with Pastor Josh to start “Lunch Box Chats,” a weekly event for students at Camosun campus to have meaningful discussions on life and faith over a mid-day meal.
Praise and Prayer Requests:
That Alan would be able to focus on what’s in front of him, and not be distracted by everything else that’s going on.
For Alan’s upcoming trip to Prince George, where he will be attending a camp and teaching students how to lead Bible studies.
For Alan’s mental and emotional health
Ways to be involved:
Host A Meal – Invite a first year student or international student (or a few) over to your house for a meal.
Alan is looking for someone with a car to spend a few hours doing driving practice with him so that he can get his driver’s license.
Alan’s funding is currently about $300/month short - please consider making a monthly donation to close this gap on his expenses!
Reach out to Alan at athorimbert@ivcf.ca, or to Sonja or Eric Klassen, our Table representative for Alan, if you have any questions or would like to get involved!
