Location: Good Shepherd; 412 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1T3 When you arrive, ring the bell, and check in with reception. We have a volunteer area off reception for you to hang up coats, umbrellas, etc., and smaller metal lockers that must be used for anything of value – locks are available at the front desk to sign out. Please sign in on the volunteer sheet and put on a label badge. On-site Contact: Adrienne Urquhart; adrienne@goodshepherd.ca; 416.869.3619 x 223 Afternoon Experience: Today you will be going to Good Shepherd, a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. There you will be helping with various tasks which can include helping with food sorting, serving, making beds, etc. 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 Good Shepherd!

Location: 25 Glendora Ave, North York, M2N 2V8 Contact: Rebecca Louissant +1 416 222 3449; rebeccal@thepeopleschurch.ca Afternoon Experience: Today you will be with Rebecca at the People's House. The Peoples House is a ministry of the Peoples Church in Toronto, and was created in a response of the question of how they as a church could best respond to the refugee crisis that is facing our country and our world. 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 walk today. Have a great afternoon, and don’t forget to get together and debrief after your time at the Peoples House!

Location: Markville MallOn-site Contact: N/AAfternoon Experience Instructions: Today you will be sharing the good news of the Gospel with people in Markham. 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!Here are a few ways you can start that conversation:Hi my name is _____________, and this is ________________. We're out with our youth group wanting to hear people's stories. It's World Cup, what team are you rooting for and why? (this could lead to a prayer for their country of origin)Hi my name is _____________, and this is ________________. We're in the city today with our youth group wondering if there's anything you would like prayer for?Hi my name is _____________, and this is ________________. We're learning about serving others this week, would you like a water bottle.Hi my name is _____________, and this is ________________. We're a Christian youth group out to pray for people today. Can we pray for you? Is there a stress in your life, and how can I pray for it?Hi my name is _____________, and this is ________________. We're with a Christian group learning about listening to people's stories, would you be willing to share your story with us? Could we also tell you what we've been learning this week?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!