The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at the Scarborough satellite location started in 2002, when Rita Wong, the Chinese counsellor and program coordinator, saw a need for emotional support for the immigrant Chinese community in Scarborough. Though The Lighthouse is located in downtown Toronto, the ESL program takes place in Scarborough at Calvary more »
Author: Tabitha
On October 1st, Jelle is going to get REALLY tired as he gets moving and cover those kilometres to make a difference through The Lighthouse. Your support really matters! Why? Because through the Ride for Refuge, he is raising funds to help the displaced, vulnerable and exploited. Join Jelle’s team: http://bit.ly/2cSxe4K Support Jelle: http://bit.ly/2ctusBA
On October 1st, Yao be riding 10K with Ride for Refuge in support of The Lighthouse to help refugees, immigrants, and low-income families! Support Yao to help make a difference to many whose lives are challenged by circumstances such as abuse and trauma, as well as financial, social, cultural, and language barriers. Join Yao’s team: more »
A special thank you to Toronto District Christian High School and their fantastic grade 9 class for serving at The Lighthouse this week. Great work everyone!
Join The Lighthouse on October 1st, to RIDE for the displaced, vulnerable or exploited people. It can start with YOU! “Refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who…are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having, but above more »
Gluing, painting, and building accompanied the laughter, singing, and chatting that echoed throughout The Lighthouse last week, as the Hispanic Family Camp ran from Monday August 15 to Friday August 19. A group of art therapy students from Toronto Art Therapy Institute lead the children in crafts and activities alongside students from The Lighthouse Hispanic more »
Join us on Saturday October 1st to RIDE for our neighbours in need. Together we can make a difference! #ride2016 Put your LIKE into action: http://bit.ly/2bncIFo
Jelle Koersen (former intern) writes about his experience serving at The Lighthouse on the bottom of page 2 in Kuyper College News. To read more about Jelle and his work with the Chinese ministry, stay tuned for the fall Lighthouse newsletter.
The Vietnamese Family Camp ran from July 25-29, hosted 12 families, and 18 children. The theme of the camp was “Honour your father and mother,” from Ephesians 6:1. The children spent their mornings learning about love, respect, responsibility, and cooperation based on Jesus’ example. They played games, made crafts, and sang songs. Meanwhile, the parents attended more »
This year, the Chinese Ministry’s Children Summer Camp focused on the Fruit of the Holy Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There were 72 children, aged 4 to 12, enrolled in the camp, which took place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout July. The camp consisted of singspiration, Bible stories, more »
