The school year has started and it has been great to see students on campus hanging out and finding their classes and starting the learning experience. It's going to be an awesome year. Yesterday the Commencement chapel took place and it was so good to see so many people in the same room singing worship songs to Jesus and being challenged together to practise wisdom in all areas of their lives.

I want to invite any alumni or students who are reading to check out the EBC website for information on Blaze the Trail this weekend - a fundraiser that has everyone walking bits of the Bruce Trail - great way to enjoy nature and support financial aid for students. It takes place on Saturday, September 17.

And make sure you check out our radio show on Faith FM! It airs Monday morning at 11:30.

Expedition plans for the Winter term are shaping up really well. This year we will be travelling to Chicago for our CSM service. It will be amazing to serve in that city and discover what God is doing through people like you and me to change lives and bring hope and care. We're only there for a week and sometimes it feels like you are the one getting to most out of it, but over the years of serving in mission I've discovered that just the simple ct of going and helping really blesses people. Never underestimate the impact of being somewhere with someone! It is life giving and life changing when you make people connections (and I am talking about face to face connections, not via the internet!)

So, that's my challenge today - connect with someone face to face - either by encouragin them or serving them, or just being there. Don't hide behind your technology or your fears of inadequacy. No one is adequate - that's what makes us all so beautiful - we are in this together!!