Blessed and Grateful in RETIREMENT

We are feeling blessed and grateful. We are BLESSED to have had so many prayer partners, praying for this ministry for such a long time. We are GRATEFUL to God for how he has answered prayer for ministry and personal needs again and again for over 40 years now. We couldn’t have made it this far without your prayers and encouragement. Thank you!

As of this new year, we are in a NEW phase of life and ministry. We are officially RETIRED.

Still, Karen finds herself praying for new local contacts who need the Lord. George finds time for his old internet ministry reaching out to English-speaking Muslims. Our Rohingya friends in Kitchener still need Christ and we arrange visits. So we look to God for daily strength and a heart to serve.

Thank you for standing with us by prayer,

George and Karen

He had to be one of us so he could serve God as our merciful and faithful high priest
and sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of our sins. — Hebrews 2:17

At this time last year, doctors performed robotic-assisted surgery to remove George’s cancerous prostate. Because of God’s mercy, George’s body has healed and repeated checkups have shown no signs of disease. Today with hearts full of gratitude both of us can say, “Great is Your faithfulness.”

By God’s mercy and faithfulness, we developed a close relationship with a Muslim Rohingya family, helping them navigate deep waters through this past year. We plan to revisit them in their new home in Kitchener and present the Christmas story in their mother tongue, Lord willing.

God showed mercy and faithfulness in giving George multiple opportunities to minister the Word to his dying brother right up to the day of his passing. The Lord was with us when we traveled west to take part in George’s brother’s celebration of life. We were able to share the gospel in song to grieving attendees. God’s mercy and faithfulness was evident as we reconnected with family and friends over that week.

Now as we celebrate the Lord’s birth, we marvel again at God’s great mercy and faithfulness in sending His only Son into the world ultimately to lay down his own life as a sacrifice and pay the price necessary so that we could be forgiven. Yes, it is because of the Lord’s mercy we are not consumed. Great is Your faithfulness.

Grateful,
George and Karen King

Praise

• George’s Oct 22nd cystoscopy got moved up to Oct 8th. It showed a healthy bladder with no returning cancer growth. Next checkup is in a year’s time. Praise God with us!

Prayer

• George’s brother Michael passed away on Sept 24th due to complications arising from his battle with cancer. His grieving widow and two adult children need our prayers. 
• Our neighbour Rohingya family plan to move to Kitchener to be closer to extended family. May God’s will prevail in their lives and His call to salvation be heard.
• Karen is serving in a local church ESL ministry to immigrants here in Brantford. 
• George is starting to organize for 3 GTA Vision Trips in 2026. We have set tentative dates for weeklong trips in May, July and September. This is intended to open the eyes and hearts of those who join us. How about you?

Thank you for your prayers,
George and Karen King

Praise

• George’s 6-month cancer checkup in August confirmed that he remains cancer-free. His return to full health and strength has gone well.
• Our nearby Rohingya family are growing dear to us. They are very appreciative of how our church family has helped them in their time of need. Government child benefits are finally coming for their 3 children, after many months of waiting.

Prayer

• George will represent the Open Toronto Initiative as he attends the M3 Conference on September 15th and 16th in Cambridge and Toronto for pastors and church leaders. Pray for potential partners in reaching the many unreached people groups in the GTA.
• George and others will start organizing several multi-day Toronto Vision Trips in 2026 to help church leaders and members see how God has placed the world at our doorstep.
• Salvation of the Rohingya family, as well as sufficient income for daily living.
• George has a cystoscopy on October 22nd to check on the health of his bladder.
• George’s brother is getting over a kind of bone marrow cancer but is suffering serious complications. May God heal him and grant the peace that comes from knowing Jesus. 

Thank you for your prayers,
George and Karen King