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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tyndale Leading Edge 2012 (Service Trip)
Just wanted to give a quick shoutout again to
Tyndale's Leading Edge class of 2012.
Thank you for all of your help, we praise God for you guys!
[Musical Worship & Dance]
[Games Rotation #1]
[Games Rotation #2]
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Please pray for this class!
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If you are interested in being a VOLUNTEER,
please click the logo above for an application.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
MoveIn: Jane & Finch (Milo Park Gate, North York) - October 29, 2012 Prayer Sheet
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May 14, 2012 prayer sheet:
October 20, 2011 prayer sheet:
May 19, 2011 prayer sheet:
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Thank you for all your continued prayers and support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of *monthly supporters*. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
"KUYA" [Episode 21]
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Thank you for all your continued prayers & support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
NEW BELIEVERS
Hi family,
Just a quick note, an unedited note LOL...sorry, I have no video and no pictures but definitely a praise note!
Recently, at our apartment during one of our MoveIn prayer meetings...some of our neighbourhood boys came to pray with us. It all of a sudden turned into a Bible Study and we ended up praying in groups. We were praying: for our neighbours, for each other, for other MoveIn patches via weekly prayer newsletters, for other churches across the world via Operation World BUT at the dinner table...one 9 year old Portugese or Polish (?) boy came to know Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour!
It was very encouraging to also see the Ghanian boy, who we first encountered, remember what we were discussing about. He even confirmed to his friend his own beliefs and was encouraging this new boy about the Good News, praise God!
Now the first week of summer camps for UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Freedom just passed. I was amazed to see two 5 & 6 year old girls including two 7 & 8 year old girls come to believe in Jesus Christ. What was different this time was that it was the leaders from my team who shared the gospel and witnessed to them!
Another great thing to add is that three of my neighbours from our apartment (one of them being the superintendent's son and another being the Ghanian boy with his younger brother) have decided to attend our summer camps. They have previously attended our March Break Camp as well and I'm just thankful we have more opportunities to pour God's love into them. I'm also thankful that some of my leaders in the team are neighbours from the apartment. All I can think of is the term...'reproducing disciples'.
Please pray for their salvation decisions, for their journey with Christ, and for us as a team here to continue following up with them as we desire to intentionally disciple and mentor these children in their spiritual growth. To direct them to depend on Him and not us, for us to decrease and that He may increase.
Please pray for our UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Freedom and for our MoveIn apartment in the Milo Park Gate patch. We have a gentleman staying with us for the summer as well as one lady staying with our new female team member at her house. I have hired both of those summer roommates to work for us in Camp Freedom.
Please pray for Jane and Finch.
Thank you and God bless. Let's celebrate and praise God!
Just a quick note, an unedited note LOL...sorry, I have no video and no pictures but definitely a praise note!
Recently, at our apartment during one of our MoveIn prayer meetings...some of our neighbourhood boys came to pray with us. It all of a sudden turned into a Bible Study and we ended up praying in groups. We were praying: for our neighbours, for each other, for other MoveIn patches via weekly prayer newsletters, for other churches across the world via Operation World BUT at the dinner table...one 9 year old Portugese or Polish (?) boy came to know Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour!
It was very encouraging to also see the Ghanian boy, who we first encountered, remember what we were discussing about. He even confirmed to his friend his own beliefs and was encouraging this new boy about the Good News, praise God!
Now the first week of summer camps for UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Freedom just passed. I was amazed to see two 5 & 6 year old girls including two 7 & 8 year old girls come to believe in Jesus Christ. What was different this time was that it was the leaders from my team who shared the gospel and witnessed to them!
Another great thing to add is that three of my neighbours from our apartment (one of them being the superintendent's son and another being the Ghanian boy with his younger brother) have decided to attend our summer camps. They have previously attended our March Break Camp as well and I'm just thankful we have more opportunities to pour God's love into them. I'm also thankful that some of my leaders in the team are neighbours from the apartment. All I can think of is the term...'reproducing disciples'.
Please pray for their salvation decisions, for their journey with Christ, and for us as a team here to continue following up with them as we desire to intentionally disciple and mentor these children in their spiritual growth. To direct them to depend on Him and not us, for us to decrease and that He may increase.
Please pray for our UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Freedom and for our MoveIn apartment in the Milo Park Gate patch. We have a gentleman staying with us for the summer as well as one lady staying with our new female team member at her house. I have hired both of those summer roommates to work for us in Camp Freedom.
Please pray for Jane and Finch.
Thank you and God bless. Let's celebrate and praise God!
Monday, June 4, 2012
BABY BOY
Trevon Oliver Wilkinson was born on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
"Bella"...along with her friends...were some of my Jr. High youth back in UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Hope (Scarborough). She just turned 17 and the father of the boy was present including both sides of the families. She was in labour for 3+ hours and the baby came in at I think 6 lbs. & 10 oz. at around 10 AM. There were several complications but praise God they are both fine now.
Thank you for all of your prayers and support
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
MoveIn Toronto - Jane & Finch (Milo Park Gate) - May 14, 2012 Prayer Sheet
October 20, 2011 prayer sheet:
May 19, 2011 prayer sheet:
Monday, May 14, 2012
UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" [Episode 20]
(I apologize in advance for the shakiness and lateness of the video
update but this time it's 3:20 minutes short plus it's in HD again LOL)
update but this time it's 3:20 minutes short plus it's in HD again LOL)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MoveIn: Connection Days
I'm attending the Scarborough - Connection Day from 10am - 12pm
then attending the North York - Connection Day from 1pm - 4pm
If you're interested in just learning about us or want to move in,
please join & partner with us!!!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" - Giveaway Episode
Saturday, March 31, 2012
UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" [Episode 19] (720p HD)
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Thank you for all your continued prayers & support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Jane and Finch clinic
"A new clinic in the heart of the Jane and Finch community is making it possible for kids to get the medical help they need without leaving their school, Debbie Lightle-Quan reports."
Original Site:
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Some of our UrbanPromise Toronto Camp Freedom children were in this clip as well as our neighbours from MoveIn Toronto. Praise God for this new clinic that takes place in the local middle school...which is right beside the church we work alongside with as well as right in front of our apartment!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
JOB POSTING - UrbanPromise Toronto Summer Camp 'Program Director' & 'StreetLeader' positions
PROGRAM DIRECTORS:
STREETLEADERS:
"While some may label youth as troublemakers, at UrbanPromise Toronto (UPT), we believe that our teens are the leaders of tomorrow! UPT provides opportunities of youth to give back to their communities by becoming leader-in-training in our children and youth programs. StreetLeaders are part of the hope process in at-risk communities. As they do so, they begin a cycle of healthy community development and positive citizenship.
Youth ages 15-19 are hired to become StreetLeaders or junior counsellors in our children and high school After School and Summer Camp Programs. StreetLeaders tutor, prepare games and activities, set-up & clean up for program, and participate in many of the decisions made for programming. This program aims to equip teens with leadership training, life management, and employment training skills."
'Program Director' & 'StreetLeader' applications are all due by
Sunday, April 15th!!!
Please send all applications via:
E-mail - julius@urbanpromise.com
Drop-off - Christian Centre Church @ 4545 Jane Street
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tyndale Magazine: "Do Not Fear" (feat. MoveIn Toronto)
Please view the full article (online version) by clicking the picture below:
Hi family,
I was interviewed by Tyndale University College & Seminary's magazine not too long ago, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies back in 2009.
I was interviewed by Tyndale University College & Seminary's magazine not too long ago, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies back in 2009.
They interviewed myself and a friend of mine in regards to MoveIn Toronto and our experiences thus far, even UrbanPromise Toronto was mentioned!
I was surprised that they called me in and it was a comfortable interview having a great discussion with a friend of mine while reflecting on the past years. Hearing myself...I was surprised that I overlooked some of the fruit that God has blessed us with, it was great to have a soundboard and to take it all in.
Please continue to pray for my apartment and our neighbourhood. Please continue to pray for all those who are involved and have partnered with MoveIn as well as the neighbourhoods that God has called us to intentionally move in to, to pray and be as we share Jesus and the Gospel.
Well the article speaks for itself, so that's enough from me, enjoy!
God bless,
"KUYA" Julius
[Hardcopy Images]
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Honour Roll Student
Just wanted to show off our Honour Roll Student from
UrbanPromise Toronto's Camp Freedom!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Toronto Observer: Community initiatives offer local youth life-changing opportunities
Please view the full article by clicking the logo below:
Hi team,
Just wanted to let you know that I was recently interviewed by an online newspaper called 'The Toronto Observer' in response to one of my blog posts regarding a past youth of mine, Curtis...who used to be a camper, was hired later as a StreetLeader and is on his way to completing his first year in Queen's University (he received a few scholarships to attend there as mentioned in a previous blog).
Just wanted to let you know that I was recently interviewed by an online newspaper called 'The Toronto Observer' in response to one of my blog posts regarding a past youth of mine, Curtis...who used to be a camper, was hired later as a StreetLeader and is on his way to completing his first year in Queen's University (he received a few scholarships to attend there as mentioned in a previous blog).
The interviewer, Shantal, knew this youth (who was difficult in the past) and was surprised with his transformation since she used to work with UrbanPromise Toronto or in his community (before my time). This led to a great discussion with her confused and surprised reactions to my comments that it wasn't about..."modifying flesh behaviour" but witnessing a "new creation"because of Jesus and because of the Gospel.
Please pray for Curtis and for Shantal.
Enjoy the article!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" [Episode 18]
ALL NEW VIDEO CLIPS & PICTURES!
NO MORE RECAPS!
*** ALL UNDER 11 MINUTES! ***
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This entry mostly consists of projects that our community have been involved in...locally and globally. You are all taking a part in something great and fun...by helping people who are also helping others. You are sharing the love of Jesus to those who are also sharing the love of Jesus.
NO MORE RECAPS!
*** ALL UNDER 11 MINUTES! ***
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This entry mostly consists of projects that our community have been involved in...locally and globally. You are all taking a part in something great and fun...by helping people who are also helping others. You are sharing the love of Jesus to those who are also sharing the love of Jesus.
Some of you might have thought that you were only investing in just me...or maybe you have simply forgotten. This is not the case, this is just to remind you all that you are investing in so many lives by supporting me and partnering with me. Everything directly impacts the ministry God has called me to.
I have been encouraged tremendously too...I have gained 2 new monthly supporters in January as well as gaining 2 more in February. It was also great to see that the 2 from January & the 2 from February were friends in different circles but wanted to partner with each other to partner with me. Thank you all for your prayers and for helping me raise my deputation support...I know I have passed 50% of my goal and I absolutely praise God for all of this. (I will find out in my next deputation report where I'm at now)
I am asking the Lord to provide at least 2 monthly supporters per month in addition to my present financial supporters. Please consider becoming a part of this team by contacting me through the several contacts already mentioned in the credits at the end of the episode.
God bless and enjoy the video!
"KUYA" Julius"
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Thank you for all your continued prayers & support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Monday, February 13, 2012
UrbanPromise Toronto Scholarship Recipient (2)
Danisha a.k.a. "Dun Dun"
from Camp Hope YMAD & Camp Freedom StreetLeader
received some full volleyball scholarships & visits at:
from Camp Hope YMAD & Camp Freedom StreetLeader
received some full volleyball scholarships & visits at:
1. SVSU in Michigan (with $1000/month spending money and a guaranteed summer job)
2. Wyoming school in Maryland
3. St. John's University in New York (visit)
4. West Virginia (visit)
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3. St. John's University in New York (visit)
4. West Virginia (visit)
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UrbanPromise Toronto Scholarship Recipient (1):
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" [Episode 17]
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Thank you for all your continued prayers & support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Friday, January 27, 2012
UrbanPromise Toronto - Job Posting
To download the original Job Posting, please click the link below:
To download the Application Form, please click the link below:
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Hi fam,
Here's another update...well, more like a job posting.
I am moving on my from my position at UrbanPromise Toronto from supervising the Children's Program to the Jr. High Program called YMAD (Youth Making A Difference). I was a Summer Camp Program Director for YMAD in Scarborough when I first joined then occasionally became a StreetLeader and a Volunteer during my Tyndale (Bible) University College years. After graduating, I took up this full-time Site-Supervisor position in Jane & Finch and now it's up for grabs!
I recently set up a meeting with my bosses expressing my feelings about how lonely and tiresome it is sometimes working alone here in Jane & Finch and not having a full integrated camp site. I work with children, youth and high school StreetLeaders, early college/university Program Directors and Interns (local & global), parents/guardians, (single) mothers (while also helping out the 'Karen' refugees in their ESL classes where some of our mothers attend assisting them through our own food and clothing bank), etc.
However, we are connected with a local church here in Christian Centre Church using their facilities and we have pretty good relationships with other workers and missionaries residing in this area. We especially have great relationships through MoveIn Toronto with our neighbours and some of the siblings of our UrbanPromise Toronto staff who also attend our Monday night Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings...it definitely feels like a house church.
Some of our other camp sites already have some of these present but my site is the newest. Therefore, I felt I needed to speak up and ask for help in order to relieve some of the workload...and before I go crazy LOL.
Please pray that this transition goes smoothly and that the person whom God calls will answer.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU again for all your prayers and support...God bless,
KUYA
P.S. - UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" - Episode 17 is already finished and will be up on Wednesday, February 1st...stay tuned!
P.S. - UrbanPromise & MoveIn Toronto's "KUYA" - Episode 17 is already finished and will be up on Wednesday, February 1st...stay tuned!
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Thank you for all your continued prayers & support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love & appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Religion...and...Jesus?
Does anybody remember the first clip below?
"Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus"
Now there have been two popular responses:
"Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus"
"Why I Love Religion, And Love Jesus"
Please view this last video on the provided site between the interviewers, the original poet Jeff Bethke and Catholic priest Father Edward Beck on 'CBS - This Morning':
[http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=90119&sitesection=theblaze_us_non_sty&VID=23564427]
Please view this last video on the provided site between the interviewers, the original poet Jeff Bethke and Catholic priest Father Edward Beck on 'CBS - This Morning':
[http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=90119&sitesection=theblaze_us_non_sty&VID=23564427]
...interesting...
share & discuss
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus"
My first entry of the year 2012...be blessed.
I am currently working on a missions update via a "KUYA" vlog episode at my alternate office in Starbucks LOL but I stumbled across this amazing video and thought that this was too good not to share to my past and new partners. THANK YOU for joining my updated and refreshed mailing list...I have gained 90 new email/prayer partners on top of my past 20 and I praise God for all of you! I know I haven't updated you all in a vlog form in quite a long time so please be reassured that it is
COMING SOON!!!
(working hard)
(UrbanPromise Toronto founder Colin McCartney at our
Leadership Training Retreat for Summer Camps 2007 in Barrie)
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Thank you for all your continued prayers and support!
If the Lord leads you to not just support me in prayer but investing financially as well, I would love and appreciate that very much as I am in need of monthly supporters. Please view the "PRAYER & SUPPORT" section on the right side of this blog.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
By supporting and partnering with me, you will have a direct impact on the ministry God has called me to.
Thank you for sharing in this opportunity with me to influence the lives of many of God’s people.
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