Praise God the surgery went well. Today (Nov 14), George had bladder surgery for a low grade cancer and it went very smoothly.

George says, “I am aware that many people have been praying for me. God has answered your prayers and I am grateful to God for his undeserved kindness and care. Today has been a good trial run for my prostate surgery on December 13th.”

Thank you for continued prayers as George recovers at home and gets ready for the next surgery.

We praise the Lord for you and want to thank you for your prayers, support and encouragement,
George and Karen

George’s Cancer

• A low-grade cancer was found in the bladder. Surgery to ‘scrape’ it from the bladder wall is set for 2 pm on November 14th.
• The scheduled December 13th surgery to remove George’s prostate remains unchanged.
• A bone scan and CT scan showed no signs of cancer elsewhere. Good news!

H.M.S. Muslim seminar

• The Heart, Mind & Soul – Muslim seminar is an interactive seminar designed to help believers build grace and truth relationships with unbelieving Muslims within their community. 
• Date & Time: Nov. 23, 2024
  Location: Woodstock, Ontario
  Cost: $40.00/person
• For info on how to register, please contact us personally.

We are always grateful for your prayers, support and encouragement,
George and Karen King

As ABWE Canada missionaries we serve under EveryEthne in the Open Toronto Initiative and Heart, Mind & Soul ministries.

Praise…

• An important Prayer & Vision Retreat took place over 3 days in August to bring focus and clarity to the aims of the Open Toronto Initiative (OTI). Karen and George met together with mission executives, potential OTI team members, and possible future ministry partners to talk and pray for God’s direction and provision as the OTI continues to develop.
• A young Rohingya Muslim family with Canadian government sponsorship have been placed in our neighbourhood very close to us. Repeatedly over decades of time, Rohingyas have been forced to flee persecution in Myanmar and seek refuge in crowded UN camps in southeastern Bangladesh. Some, like this family, are given a new start in a peace-loving place like Canada. This family is truly blessed.
• George’s new urologic oncologist / surgeon has mapped out a 5-step program culminating with surgery to remove his prostate on (or before) December 13th.

Pray…

• Pray for George’s cancer treatment. A bone scan was originally scheduled for Nov 4th but was moved ahead to Sept 30th due to a cancellation. Providing the other necessary steps are done, the surgery date could also be moved forward if there is a cancellation. Timing is in God’s hands.
• Pray for OTI team members “B&E” who are working through the immigration process to come to Canada and serve alongside us in the Greater Toronto Area. Pray also for several others who are in various stages of application to join hands with us on the OTI team. 
• Pray for the salvation of the Rohingya family mentioned above. They don’t understand English yet, but they do understand us because of our past background. Imagine their surprise when this old white couple began speaking to them in Bengali!

We are always grateful for your prayers, support and encouragement,
George and Karen King

Praise the Lord for…

• A great Vision Trip in the GTA during April 22-26. There are great opportunities to share the Gospel in our nation’s largest city.
• Being able to minister in 8 different settings over the last 4 weeks, apart from the Vision Trip.

Please pray for…

• George’s needle biopsy on May 16th to check for cancer. The doctor expects it will be difficult. Pray that God will guide his hands.
• George’s health and recovery following the biopsy. The procedure sometimes results in serious infection.
• God’s direction as we continue to do necessary groundwork in preparation for the Open Toronto Initiative. 
• God to send us about 12 more workers to be part of the  team. 

We are continually grateful for your prayers, support and encouragement,
George and Karen King