Blair and Joe are recovering in adjacent rooms. Their surgeries went well and both men will skip ICU, going directly to Step Down. Thanks for your prayers. Continue to pray for their recovery, for Blair’s body to accept the new liver and for neither man to have infections. RD
This came in from Rochelle a few minutes ago. Hi. Just wanted to let you know how Blair and Joe are doing. Shirley( Blair’s Mom) and I arrived at 8:15am via Go Train. Blair was in his room with Ray David.( our pastor) Ray David, had just come up 10 min prior from seeing Joe off … Read moreA Letter From Rochelle
We just received news from Ray David at the hospital that Joe is out of surgery and the procedure went well, but he lost a lot of blood. Joe donated some his blood before the procedure, so they are using it to replenish the supply now. Blair is still in the OR. Don’t stop praying!
Blair and Joe’s surgery is happening now. The procedure will begin with Joe and when the doctors have confirmed that everything is going well, they will begin operating on Blair. The procedure could take as long as 10-12 hours. Ray David drove Joe to the hospital this morning and he had a chance to pray with … Read moreSurgery Happening now
Tomorrow is the big day. Blair and Joe will be going into Toronto General Hospital in the morning for their liver transplant surgery. Ray David is driving Joe to the hospital in the early morning and will be there for much of the day. We will try to keep you updated on the progress of … Read morePrayer For Wednesday’s Surgery
Bishop Charlie Masters will be leading this week’s Romans Bible Study. The study will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, October 17 at the Crossroads Centre. All are welcome.
Some of you will be aware that Blair Kitchen and Joe Biggar are undertaking a special journey together. Blair’s liver has been failing for some time. Joe felt led by the Lord to get tested and has been found to be a match. So on October 17th (or thereabouts, the date may move), Joe will be donating 60% of … Read moreSpecial Service This Sunday
Dear St. Georges, I was walking Matthew to school one morning this past week when he asked me, “Daddy, why do we celebrate Thanksgiving. I know why we celebrate Christmas and Easter, but why Thanksgiving.” I realized that Matthew is the 2nd generation in our family to be raised off the farm. My father was … Read moreRD’s Thanksgiving Letter
Dear St. George’s, You may remember our 3 Colours initiative last year (based on the Wordless Book) that we used primarily with our children. It was a simple and easy way of sharing the gospel message through the use of colour. We have taken this initiative one step farther by developing a 3 Colours video. … Read more3 Colours: We Need You
The Romans Bible Study is back tonight at 7pm. It takes place at the Crossroads centre and will be led by Ray David. New people are welcome.