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OGT: Assembly Day tomorrow!

Hi Everyone,

Things have been a bit hectic around here – sorry for the lack of posts!

Last week was our OGT Shopping Day where we picked up enough stuff to fill 35 Street Packs!

Lo and behold, God surprised us with even more support on Sunday during our last collection day. We now have enough donations to fill 40 Street Packs! Thanks so much for all your support!

We will not only be able to touch 40 street youth, but we have also raised $580 for Youth Unlimited’s Emergency Fund!

So what’s next, you ask?

Join us tomorrow for Assembly Day! Held at Mississauga Chinese Baptist Church in the Gym, from 2-5pm.

It’ll be great fun!

See you then!

December 4, 2009 at 11:46 am Leave a comment

OGT update

We’re at about 17 Street Packs! Thanks so much for everyone who’s pledged and/or brought in their donations so far!!!

As stated in the previous post, our goal this year is 60 Street Packs!

Deadline to bring in donations is this Sunday! If you have pledged to give items or a full pack – you can bring in your gifts on Assembly Day (all are welcome!) But please let us know if that’s what you plan to do. :P

For those who are still deciding how to participate, we encourage monetary gifts just so we can buy things in bulk and have greater savings. :)

For those who have decided to shop for individual items, we are especially low on the following (new items only please!):

  • Sleeping bags – minus 5C is ideal
  • Restaurant gift cards – YU recommends $20 value for Tim’s or McD’s – they’re easy to find
  • Gloves - size L or XL, dark coloured, durable, water-resistant preferred
  • Hair brushes – not combs

Also remember to block off your calendars for Assembly Day on Saturday, December 5th, from 2-5pm! It’ll be in the gym, and will be tons of fun!!!

If anyone can offer to bake some goodies, or bring in snacks to share on Assembly Day, please contact us. Any help would be much appreciated!

And last, but certainly not least, please keep this project in your prayers!

Questions? Comments? Let us know. :)

November 17, 2009 at 11:15 am Leave a comment

Help us get there!

The goal for this year’s Operation Good Thing is…

60 street packs!

 

Having set the modest goal of 10 packs last year and seeing how God blew our expectations out of the water with 38 packs, we have, by faith, set the bar higher this year.

Let’s unite together and remember Toronto’s street youth this Christmas season!

We will keep you updated on our progress throughout the month of November, so stay tuned!

November 7, 2009 at 11:31 pm 3 comments

reasons why: a working manifesto

Manifesto: a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization.

1. A fire burns within to see God’s justice come.

2. We’re set apart for God to do his work: bringing all creation into right relationship with him. To proclaim the gospel not only through words, but through actions.

3. We believe our flawed and incomplete efforts are better than no effort at all.

4. God’s love and salvation not only transforms personal, spiritual salvation, but has power to change the social, physical, emotional, and mental dimensions too.

5. We desire to join as a community to a journey for change, together through struggles and joys.

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