OMF Canada
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Dear OMF Canada partners, We are writing to share an update on how we are addressing COVID-19 in our operations, and how those changes affect you. For our full statement, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/omfcacovid19

GO: Melanie, serving overseas Melanie is a missionary in the Philippines. Hear what God has taught her as she obeyed him in Going! "It is often through what I perceive to be an interruption of my plans that God is working to transform and bring blessing.... When I first arrived in Manila, the intention was for me to serve with the urban poor ministry children’s programs, since this was my ministry background in my home country. However, after 8 months of language study and observing the kids’ ministry, it was suggested that I focus on staff development for the urban poor ministry leaders instead. It’s not what I expected and I feel quite inadequate in the role, but I see how God has provided a role perfectly suited for me. It fits with my passion to support local leaders in helping their own communities, it is an answer to my prayer for an opportunity to build deep relationships with the leaders, and it is something I can still do in the midst of this pandemic. There have been many other unanticipated events, and though I cannot yet fully see it, I know there will also be many unanticipated blessings." See more

6 WAYS TO REACH GOD'S WORLD: GO To go is to enter the place and culture of another people with the good news of Jesus. For some, that place may be across the street or hallway. Others may leave their homes and careers for a new life among people who speak a different language and eat different foods. Either way, what an amazing privilege! Ways to Go:... -Go on a vision trip, then come back and mobilize! -Do an overseas internship or serve using your profession -Become a long-term missionary Have you ever gone on missions? Would you like to go? We'd love to journey with you-- DM us if you'd like to discuss what Going could look like for you! See more

MOBILIZING: Grace and Jonathan's Podcast! Grace, a Serve Asia alumnus, and Jonathan, run a podcast to share stories that mobilize people to live missionally. Check them out: @thisfaithfullife Here’s their story! ... "During COVID-19, Jonathan’s dream about a missions podcast and Grace's desire to encourage senders to be missional in their everyday lives came together-- and thus, This Faithful Life was born! Our regular listeners have been encouraged by other people's testimonies and words of wisdom. Some individuals have shared certain episodes with their non-believing friends please pray that a seed would be sown and would grow in those who listen! I think these conversations have encouraged us to be missional here at home. Just because we are senders, does not mean we do not have a role to play in the lives of those around us. Listening to how others have pursued missional living has inspired us to follow by example and try those practical tips offered in each episode. This ministry has continued to fuel our fire to serve overseas - the passion and willingness to go is still going strong. Through hearing others’ stories, we've learned that the power of testimony to not only share with non-believers, but also to encourage fellow Christians cannot be understated." See more

Like lighting candles, mobilizers share their passion for God’s mission with others; we light the fire and call God’s people to action. It’s a simple principle that is as diverse and unique in practice as the people who mobilizestudents, church members, volunteers, and more. Here are some ways to mobilize: -Share your missions stories, experiences, and knowledge with friends -Become a missions disciplerjourney with people as they learn about missions... -Advocate for a missionary friend How have you engaged in mobilization? Was there someone who mobilized you? See more

WELCOMING: Dave & Kathy in International Student Ministry Dave and Kathy serve international students in Canada. Read what their ministry of welcoming looks like! "What a joy it is to ‘put out the welcome mat’ for Internationals. They are usually so open to connecting, wanting someone to talk to, but usually too shy to ask. Any attempt to make that connection is accepted and also appreciated.... This is a big reason why I’ve become a student (part-time) at YorkU. I’ve signed up for Cultural Anthropology, and at my age, tuition is free! Now, along with a student card and online studies, I can access University events, services, and can attend (online) groups like ‘Global Café’. This is where Internationals hang out, look for friends, and try to fill in the gap of missing family and friends that they left when they came to Canada. Our group is focused on engaging students, inviting them to events, and discipling them. These events are then coupled with watching and discussing an online service. This past Sunday, 10 of us worshipped, prayed, and watched the sermon socially distanced. Then last evening, people of 7 nationalities met for a Bible Discussion in our backyard for 2-3 hours. God is at work, and I’m loving joining into that." See more

6 WAYS TO REACH GOD'S WORLD: WELCOME God is bringing the peoples of the worldincluding many from unreached people groups, who have never heard of Jesusto our cities and neighbourhoods. We can join in the ministry of befriending and caring for those who come for work, education or a new life, and have the joy of introducing them to the Life and Light of the world. Some ways to welcome:... -Volunteer with ministry to international students -Help with ESL classes or tutoring programs for immigrants -Check out MoveIn, to live among unreached people groups in your area Have you been a part of Welcoming before? Would you like to? Have any questions? Drop a comment or DM us, we'd love to hear your story and share ours! #missions #globalmissions #greatcommission #worldmissions #totheendsoftheearth #gospel #evangelism #untilallhaveheard #hereiamsendme #missionary #unreached #christianity #jesus #discipleship #shorttermmissions #longtermmissions See more