Well, it is fall already... time keeps sneaking past us faster than we can keep up with it. The kids are back in school and loving it! Aaron and I feel like we are still running to try and catch up but thankfully.... the schedule is slowing down.

Transform 2019 - UNLEASHED In July, Eden and I (Eileen) headed to Athens, Greece to work with the Transform Team for the 2019 conference.  160 people gathered from 30 nations to worship, learn, teach and prepare to go out and share the gospel in many creative and practical ways in Greece, Athens, Albania, Turkey and Romania. If you are interested in reading more about the event you may enjoy the Conference Report or the Outreach Report. We had a great time this year, as always it was great to see how God touched so many of the staff, volunteers and participants. The above picture is one of my favourites from the conference and two dear friends I (Eileen) never see enough of, the middle is Tony (affectionately referred to as Uncle Tony) his wisdom, grace and compassion is always both an encouragement and challenge.  the Far left is Nontsikilelo a woman who searches daily for the heart of God in every situation an amazing example to all who meet her.

The summer was busy... but we managed to find time to have some fun along the way!

International GO Conference - August 2019 This year we again went to the Netherlands as a family (well, most of the family) to help with the GO Conference. For two weeks those going out for 1 year or more are given training for some of the many things that they can expect and some of the various issues they will face.  Two weeks is never enough time to even begin the process but the connections and relationships they make during this time will hopefully help them through those even harder times. We (Aaron & Eileen) both work on the operations team, this is dealing with the practical issues around the conference.  The teenagers both helped as volunteers (Eden running the Kids program for those aged 0-5yrs, Nathan worked with the A-Team). Zachariah & Jeremiah both enjoyed participating in the kids program (it's like two weeks of full day VBS, they love it).

Eden - Africa Trek At the end of August Eden jumped on a plane to South Africa, she is participating in the Africa Trek.  It is a three month intensive discipleship program.  During her three months she will visit various African countries, working on many practical projects, share the gospel and grow in ways we can only imagine. Please pray for Edens time in Africa and if you would like to hear more about what she is doing let us know and we will add you to her updates. She will get home at the beginning of December and anticipated going to work with the OM Belgium team in January.

Friends for Dinner - Thanksgiving 2019 October 14th was Canadian Thanksgiving.  Friends for Dinner worked on matching 179 international students with Christian hosts to enjoy a meal as they look at the traditions and beliefs behind the custom. Each student who participates is given a small gift bag containing various items, including Bibles in their own language and information to digital links to learn more about the Gospel. We are now looking at preparing for Christmas 2019!

Oasis International Fellowship During the summer we had the privilege of spending a few days in London which allowed us to attend Oasis.  We are always encouraged to see how it is growing and the people that God is bringing into the church. So many of the church members risk so much to learn more about Gods love for them and their desire to share it with others and bring kingdom living into their everyday lives is encouraging. We have missed being part of this ministry and look forward to being involved again next year.