Written by: Lincoln Li | Outreach Worker in Flemingdon Park
Lincoln Li currently works as an Outreach Worker in the Flemingdon Park community, alongside Nuri Lee. During the month of December, they had the opportunity to share about their ministry with the youth of Chinese Gospel Church Scarborough.
Unbeknownst to them both, the church was fundraising money to be able to buy Christmas gifts for the families Lincoln and Nuri serve. Lincoln was blown away by the amount that was raised as it exceeded the church's initial goal and being able to experience the willingness and generosity of others was heartwarming. The youth leaders were also blown away by the amount raised and witnessed how God provided abundantly for their goal.
Lincoln and Nuri knew that their kids would be super excited to receive the gifts prepared by the youth group because there were tons of sweets and containers of their favourite things! Accompanied with the gifts were also other gifts like gingerbread houses and devotionals gifted by various donors. Lincoln expressed how nice it was to witness in person how this partnership blessed not only the families of Flemingdon Park, but also the CGCS youth group in how God provided for them. This was a great reminder that partnerships should also bless and benefit the giver, not just the receiver. It is a way for us to respond and receive through our deepened relationship with God.