We are privileged to journey with real people who have needs and concerns in their lives. Often, they are so deep that they are seemingly hopeless but in the love of Jesus, we are able to come close and make a real difference in their lives that leads directly to transformation and renewal.

Tom and June (not their real names) were a couple deeply in love but through a lifetime of circumstances they found themselves destitute and homeless. June had been a victim of abuse (emotional, physical and sexual) since childhood and struggled her whole life to find something more and meaningful, a reason to go on. She met Tom in a Calgary homeless shelter  (he had been kicked out of an abusive home as a teenager and fell into the trap of drugs on the street) and they resolved together to do whatever it took, with whatever help they could find – to move their lives forward to something better.

A primary theme in the work being done in Compassionate Ministries is to walk with people who are seeking more in their lives. People seeking the fullness of life that Jesus offers (John 10:10).

A connection was made with Compassionate Ministries and in an equal partnership with the Mustard Seed. We were able to walk with this couple (over time) towards permanent housing, connection into doing life at Centre Street Church on Saturday nights, graduation from an Alpha program and walking a life of faith. In Compassionate Ministries we are on holy ground as we hear the stories of friends like Tom and June and thank God for the great blessing of walking with people as they move towards meaningful change in their lives, perhaps for the very first time.