Missions
Why
Missions?
Our vision of “helping you connect to God and others” reaches beyond our Niagara Region (Matthew 28:19-20). By partnering with some amazing Global Workers, we have opportunities to provide care that meets the spiritual, physical, and economic needs of several communities around the world. Whether through prayer, generous financial support, or by serving on short-term trips, know that you are making a difference that will last forever!
For more information about the areas we serve or for ways to get involved, please contact Pastor Mario Caracciolo.
For information on any upcoming mission trips, please click here.
NOEL AND MARNIE HUTCHINSON [SOUTHEAST ASIA]
Ministry Focus: Leadership Training, Education, Water and Sanitation, addressing food and income-security issues that perpetuate the cycles of poverty, keeping families in bondage. Their goal is to work alongside national staff to see churches become the centre of their local communities.
Prayer Requests: To see the Canadian church mobilized, standing alongside national leaders in Asia–reaching into unreached and at-risk communities across the region. For resources to bring development, clean water, and sanitation to families in need. Ongoing support for their family.
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RYAN & HEATHER DEWEERD [DOMINICAN REPUBLIC]
Ministry Focus: Community Development Projects, Family Ministries Outreach (Girls of Destiny Empowerment Program), leading a Bible Seminary (SETCAR), facilitating volunteer teams, and Training Conferences for local pastors and leaders.
Prayer Requests: For wisdom and strength in training pastors and leaders to be more effective in life and ministry. For insight into developing resources that local churches can use to reach boys and girls for Christ. Protection and daily encounters with God for their kids, Liberty and Eddison.
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MICHEL-LYN MATTIUSSI [ZIMBABWE]
Ministry Focus: Providing administrative support for Pan Africa Christian College (PACC). PACC trains and equip students to become Christian leaders with a strong biblical base, who in turn go on to lead their own churches and reach their local communities.
Prayer Request: For God to help PACC to stay true to its mandate and for the students to be able to afford their tuition and other costs to attend the college. For God to provide the financial means to be deployed quickly to the field. For opportunities to build meaningful relationships with the local people once I arrive.
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GLOBAL WORKER 1*
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Ministry Focus: Rescuing children from traffickers and bonded labour, Caring for at-risk-girls through a Girls Centre, Educating children through a Literacy Centre, and training theological students to lead in their local communities.
Prayer Request: New partnership to support the ongoing ministry. Health and Protection of children who are being rescued.
*Identity Undisclosed to Protect Individual
GLOBAL WORKER 2*
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Ministry Focus: Leadership Training for local pastors, Facilitate short-term mission (STM) teams, Renovations of church facilities, Installations of water purification equipment.
Prayer Request: Safety when leading STM teams. Partnering churches that will adopt local congregation in this nation.
*Identity Undisclosed to Protect Individual
ASHLEY BACKUS [YOUTH UNLIMITED - ST. CATHARINES]
Ashley is part of the YFC Girls Only program. This program is a small group where girls can discuss the highs and lows of their week, do an activity together, and receive prayer for any needs they may have. It is a safe place to encourage and support one another. “Drop In” is another part of Youth Unlimited which provides a safe place for our youth to come and hang out in a supportive environment.
