George & Karen King

September update

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

May 2024 Update

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

March 2024 Update

Praise the Lord for…

  • Good result from Karen’s 1st cataract surgery
  • Strength for each day and joy in serving Jesus
  • Growing helpful ministry connections in the GTA

Please pray for…

  • Karen’s 2nd cataract surgery on Tue 12 Mar
  • Clarity in regard to George’s high PSA and frequent infections
  • God’s clear guidance for future GTA ministry sites
  • Ongoing preparation for special GTA Vision Trip for pastors in April

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

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

January 2024 update

Praise the Lord for…

  • Our upstairs 2 bed apartment feeling more like home
  • A variety of new GTA ministry connections
  • Helpful site visits with missionaries serving in the GTA

Please pray for…

  • Karen’s cataract surgery on right eye on Tues 23 Jan
  • Our first intro into Heart, Mind & Soul ministry on Fri 28 Jan
  • George’s medical investigation into high PSA levels on Wed 21 Feb
  • Karen’s 2nd cataract surgery on Tue 12 Mar
  • Ongoing prep for special Toronto Vision Trip in April

As always, thank you for your support and encouragement,
George and Karen King

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