Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” ~Matthew 9:35–38 (NIV) Jesus’ words in Matthew 9:35–38 echo powerfully across SIM Canada’s ministry today. Around the world and here in Canada, people and communities are in desperate need for meaning and healing - longing for hope, discipleship, and gospel presence. SIM Canada workers serve in diverse contexts - healthcare, theological education, business development, community outreach, digital mission, youth ministry, support roles, and many more - yet the needs continue to outpace the workers available. From unreached people groups to rapidly growing urban centres, from local diaspora communities to global ministry teams needing reinforcement, the harvest is indeed plentiful. As SIM Canada seeks to send, equip, and support more workers, we join Jesus’ command to pray earnestly for God to raise up servants who will go with compassion, courage, and the good news of His kingdom. Will you prayerfully consider Jesus’ words in verse 38, “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.”? Lord, teach us to number our days.

David C. Pollock’s research (alongside Ruth Van Reken) on Third Culture Kids consistently shows that globally mobile children develop a distinct identity formation process shaped by repeated cultural transitions, belonging shifts, and relational disruption. Their work in Growing Up Among Worlds and related TCK scholarship highlights that TCKs are not just “internationally exposed children,” but individuals whose developmental environment is fundamentally different from monocultural peers. In light of this reality, we turn our hearts toward our TCKs in prayer, asking God to meet them in every place they call home. We acknowledge this unique start to life and commit wholeheartedly to pray for our TCKs.