Update Tuesday

A few leaves have slowly begun to show traces of red and orange, there is a nip in the air, the sky is a vibrant cerulean blue, the sound of children's voices at recess fill the air and the sidewalks are all a bustle with students each morning and afternoon; Fall is in the air!

As Fall continues its approach and schools are gearing up to full routine we are preparing for a few opportunities on the campuses of the post secondary institutions.  On September 22nd we will be leading a session about getting to know the city at Mohawk College's orientation for international students.  This is a great opportunity to both build relationships and serve this unique community within our city.  We have also welcomed a friend from Milton into our home to live with us for the first semester as she attends McMaster University.  We are praying for the opportunity to walk with her and to love and serve those that God may bring into our path through her.

I am also including a link here to an interesting story about the Toronto District School Board who has made some changes to rental policies that directly affect (perhaps even target) churches.  Although this does not affect us directly here, it affects our brothers ans sisters in Toronto proper, has implications for future church planting as well as provides an interesting insight into understanding the context of planting in Toronto.  The link is to Challies.com where there is a story posted relating to the issue:

Toronto School Board and churches


Lastly, and on a more personal note we would ask for your prayers as our oldest son Daniel (not Liam and not related to his tumor and surgery in 2008) is in the hospital again.  He spent some time in hospital about six months ago, and he was admitted once again on Sunday with related symptoms.