Assessment Invitation

Over the month of May, we invite you to take the S.H.A.P.E. Assessment Survey. This assessment examines Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. You can watch step by step video instructions here (https://youtu.be/0DZ_mncFKLc) or consult the written instructions below (or both!). We chose this assessment, not because it is the most in-depth option (as it does have a rather short list of spiritual gifts), but because it gives a more holistic view of who you are by including passions, abilities, etc. Instructions: This assessment will take approximately 30-60 minutes. Sit down with a cup of coffee/tea and read each question carefully. If you can do the assessment with a friend who knows you well please do, as it will be helpful to have their feedback. Some of the language may not familiar as it’s not language we use in our own church culture. Please try to answer each question to the best of your ability. • Visit www.freeshapetest.com • Read the instructions • Fill out the survey (a combination of multiple choice and written answers) • Fill out your email at the bottom as well as Abby’s email (abbydavidson@springgardenchurch.ca) where it says “Email address of your church leader” • Click Submit! Your results will be emailed to you and to Abby. While this is an in-depth questionnaire, in some ways it only scratches the surface. Once we have all the results collected we will be providing you with more material on how to develop your gifts and how they can be used for God’s Kingdom. If you have any questions please get in touch with Abby. Please

Here at Spring Garden we support several local missionaries. Over the last year we have been highlighting a different missionary so that you can hear about how they are serving God. This month we hear from our newest vocational missionary, Colleen Stevens. Colleen is an Outreach Worker with Neighbourlink North York (NLNY). You can learn more about NLNY by visiting their website at: www.neighbourlink.org.

Neighbourlink North York has been serving North York and Willowdale for many years. In the past, Spring Garden remembers collecting personal care items for our neighbourhood for Neighbourlink and perhaps the Garden Tours. Neighbourlink still has the same roots which strives to serve the community and seeks to build sustainability and resiliency. We picture a community where everyone thrives. I have been working with Neighbourlink in this role since December 2020.

Neighbourlink North York has two main foci; one is community building through events such as Christmas Parade and Market, The Kindness Movement and Meet Your Neighbour podcast series. I lead the second foci, which is community care! When someone reaches out for care through the website form, phone call, social media, school board or agency, I seek to respond to them with a referral to a partner organization, church or agency, consider WrapAround, or dispatch a Friendly Visitor or Grocery Driver from our Community Care Team. I regularly visit families and individuals distanced at the door, as well as on the phone. I work closely with Lily Su, the Food Bank coordinator and Miriam Roopanram, our Youth Engagement Specialist to build the community care team! I depend on Lily Cheng, Maria Speare and 6