Hello from a soon to be missionary to Toronto! I have been called by the Lord to postpone my university education for one year in order to serve as an urban missionary with UrbanPromise. UrbanPromise Is a Christian non-profit organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of children, youth and their families in at-risk communities across Toronto.
During my year as a missionary I will be placed in an at risk community to work with and mentor the youth there. This will include things like running after school programs, tutoring, walking kids home to make sure they are safe, spending time with them on the weekends and of course sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Many of the youth come from broken families and need to know the love of our God.
At the beginning of this year I was unsure of where God wanted me to be in the next stage of my life. So of course I started to pray. The answers did not come right away and was very stressful and at times frustrating. However I did get a hint from him. One was to stay in Toronto. It wasn’t until April at Missionsfest did God reveal His will to me. While exploring various booths, many which offered exciting internship programs for graduates I came across UrbanPromise. As the representative was explaining the internship, I suddenly felt God telling me “this is it, I want you to use the gifts and experience I have given to you to bless these children whom I love.” I applied right away.
The year ahead of me is going to push and test my faith but I know that this is a part of God’s plan to prepare me for what he has in store for me next. However none of this can be possible without support from my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Please pray on my behalf that I will not be discouraged by the overwhelming need that exists in Toronto as I will be confronted daily with it. Pray for the hearts of these youth many have been through more than they should. Pray that God will work and lastly pray for protection from the evil one. PRAYER is the most important element for the success of the mission God has given to me. Of course as a missionary I also need financial support to cover living expenses so I also request your support in this area. Overall it cost six thousand dollars to support me for the year. Please pray about this any amount of donation is helpful! Your gift to UrbanPromise will cover the cost of my time in ministry and are blessing to me and in turn to the youth I will be working with. As supporter you are part of the mission. I will keep you updated on how God is working in our missionfield! Thank-you!
In Christ,
Evangel Tam
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Seriously this is the worst part of being a missionary I get serious guilt trips asking for money especially when I don't really know the people. I wish I spent more time talking to the aunties and uncles that I don't really know T_T" and it sucks x100 cuz i didn't grow up @ MCBC so i know even less people or I only know poor youths like myself. What to do?
.....any supporters? hahaha
