OC Blog Digest: Merry Christmas

"There is another future Christmas we look forward to. That Christmas is the one we will spend in heaven with our Savior Jesus Christ. Heaven is where we don’t bring any gifts to exchange because Jesus has already made the exchange – His life for ours." -Rick Burdett

In this December Blog Digest, we share:

• an article written for MKs (Missionary Kids) by an MK, on the topic of "The Busyness of MKs"
• an invitation to give a year-end-gift to support the work of Outreach Canada
• a reflection on Christmas - past, present & future
• and a Christmas Prayer!

Also, in this digest, we share an special announcement from our Executive Director and the OC Board, about some upcoming transitions for Outreach Canada in our "OC Director's Blog: Special Annoucement".

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Busyness of MKs (Missionary Kids)

MKs develop a lot of great skills and abilities such as leadership, adaptability, perseverance, and resilience. If there is a need, we have probably watched our parents or others step into filling that need, and we have learned many of the skills and abilities to do so as well. And, these opportunities can be enticing. Like an airport offers the opportunity to travel on an adventure to somewhere exotic, these opportunities offer the chance to experience something new and allow us to feel good about helping others. They can be enticing yellow-brick roads. 

It isn’t easy to find your place in the world as an MK. You don’t always feel like your passport country is your home. Yet, that is where God has planted you, for now. You have skills and abilities that many around you don’t seem to have, and you often have an adventurous heart, ready to jump into new challenges and new experiences.

How do you figure out what God is specifically calling you to do when there are so many ‘good’ things that need someone to do them?

Is this busy life healthy? ... Read More

End of the Year Giving

Our impact in Canada and worldwide is growing because of your prayers and investment in OC. In 2022 we came alongside over 100 ministries to help them serve more effectively. We continue to focus on recognizing new challenges and opportunities, responding with innovation, and rallying the church to engage in effective mission.

Please consider a year-end gift to Outreach Canada. Your generosity now will help us mobilize new missionaries in the new year. It will help us expand our impact in Canada to churches, pastors, and other Christian leaders, it will strengthen us as we provide technical support for our 140 team members, and it will help us expand our disciple-multiplying network into every electoral district of Canada, and around the world ... Read More

A Coffee Shop Christmas

I love the idea of sitting with family and friends in a warm, cozy, coffee shop taking in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the taste of a scrumptious pastry. Feeling the warmth and comfort of being in the presence of those we love surrounded by a sensory-rich atmosphere reminds me of a newborn infant snuggled warmly in a soft blanket laying on my chest, eyes peering into my eyes, somehow communicating an intimate, unbreakable bond.

It is all about relationships. Christmas is like this. It is all about relationships ... Read More

A Christmas Prayer

Father, We glorify your name this holiday season. For you alone, O Lord, are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor. Christmas day reminds us of your majesty and grace. ... Read More

OC Director's Blog: Special Announcement

A special word from our Executive Director, Craig Kraft, and from the Outreach Canada Board ... Read More