Blog Archive

"CityKidz is a great placement because it forces me out of my comfort zone, in a good way."

Placements are now well underway across the city! Each week we will be giving insight into the exciting things happening as our students engage in these experiences. This week, Autumn's placement with Open Homes Hamilton is in the spotlight.

"I think that this is the true power of community." Arissa reflects on the reoccurring theme of radical hospitality since the winter trip.

Today is day one of student placements, a moment long anticipated. Join us over the next 10 or so weeks to follow along with all that our students are up to.

"This time at the frozen lake was carved out for us. Done on purpose. I'm anticipating that it was the calm before the busyness of this upcoming second semester."

God is on the move here. And we head into Christmas break tired, full and grateful.

Enjoy a few videos of our students dancing with friends in Lundazi, Zambia, in their last few days in this beautiful country.

Jamie, an Act Five student, reflects on her experiences and purpose in Lundazi, Zambia.

Alyssa writes that the students have been enjoying Lundazi and the market and the soccer games. Today they are going to a health clinic ministry in Lundazi to learn more about this pillar in the community.

"[In Act Five], we often say that the best experiences we have are around the dinner table... so it is cool to see that, despite a slight language barrier and very different food, the familial feeling carries to halfway across the world."

"All I have done since being here so far is receive."

After days of flying, driving, adjusting to the heat and all things new, the team is finally at home base.

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