Location: Extendicare 3830 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1G 1R6

On-site Contact: Eric Lo; 416-439-1243 ext.229 elo@extendicare.com

Afternoon Experience: Today you will be at Extendicare out in Lawrence Avenue East Toronto with Eric. Extendicare has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living and management consulting services for over 50 years. Their vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. If you have any talents, be prepared to potentially share any songs, dances, or skits with the group.

Theme: Our theme today is SEEING others the way God sees them. As you learn about those who may feel the effects of marginalization and be looked down upon by others, ask Jesus to help you SEE others the way HE SEES them…as dearly loved and valued!

Pray as a group that God would use you to show His love and kindness to the people you come in contact with today. Some may be believers, others may not, but don’t be afraid to engage people in conversation.

Please make sure to bring your water bottles and proper footwear for your time today. Have a great afternoon, and don’t forget to get together and debrief after your time at Extendicare!

Location: St. John the Compassionate; 155 Broadview Ave., Toronto

M4M 2E9

On-site Contact: Brother Luke; 416-466-1357

Afternoon Experience: Today you will be heading to St. John the Compassionate. They are a dedicated to outreach and care for vulnerable individuals and families in Toronto especially those living in poverty or on the margins. You will be serving those that are facing barriers such as poverty, addiction, or dealing with mental health challenges by supporting outreach programs or drop-in centres.

Theme: Our theme today is LISTENING. Ask Jesus to help you to LISTEN to people the way HE LISTENS to you….with patience and understanding. Seek to really hear the needs of the people you come in contact with today.

Pray as a group that God would use your group to show His love and kindness to the people you meet today. Some may be believers, others might not, but don’t be afraid to engage people in conversation as you serve alongside each other.

Please make sure to bring your water bottles and proper footwear for your time today. Have a great afternoon, and don’t forget to get together and debrief after your time with Brother Luke!

https://www.stjohnsmission.org/our_mission.php

Location: Markville Mall

On-site Contact: N/A

Afternoon Experience Instructions: Today you will be sharing the good news of the Gospel with people in Markham. Markville Mall is an indoor mall located in Markham and has many different stores. Enjoy listening to the many different people you will meet, and sharing your faith with them. Strike up a conversation and share the love of Christ!

Theme: Our theme today is SHARING. Sharing our faith means first sharing our lives and investing in the lives of others too; authentically caring for them. Ask Jesus to give you wisdom and courage today as you SHARE and interact with others. Pray that God would prepare the way for you to have real conversations about faith with people who you meet today. Sometimes we share through your actions, like earlier in the week, today you may have the chance to share your story of faith and the truth of the GOSPEL with people…take every opportunity!

Pray as a group that God would use your group to speak truth and life into the people you meet today. Some may be believers, others might not, but don’t be afraid to engage people in conversation. It might be as simple as asking someone how you can pray for them!