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!

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.

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.

Small group schedule updated!

Receipts from our small group grocery runs can go 6 cans of soup long!

Hey everyone! We’ve recently updated our small group schedule for the fall term. Take a look and let us know if you want to join!

Calendar at a glance (2009):

• September 5: No meeting
• September 12: Neighbourhood walk - Kipling area
• September 19: Discussion from Catalyst
• September 26: Grocery run
• October 3: Discussion from Catalyst
• October 10: Small group brunch
• October 17: Operation Good Thing Prep Day
• October 24: MCBC Ministry Planning Day @ church
• October 31: Grocery run
• November 7: Operation Good Thing Prayer Day
• November 14: Neighbourhood walk – Chinatown/Mississauga Chinese Centre
• November 21: Discussion from Catalyst
• November 28: Operation Good Thing Shopping Day
• December 5: Operation Good Thing Assembly Day
• December 12: Discussion from Catalyst
• December 19: Grocery run
• December 26: Boxing Day – No meeting
• January 2: New Years – No meeting

More info is available on the Small Group tab. Also, come January, we can look forward to studying The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne together. Join us!