Hayan and Mohamed have both received invitations (dated January 12) to have a medical exam in support of their sponsorship application. I had expected them to be invited for interview first, but with this request for a medical it would seem possible that we could expect to see both families in the next few months. I don't want to raise hopes but this does look like good news.

Do try and find time to watch the TVO documentary "Sponsorland" which can be found at https://tvo.org/video/documentaries/sponsorland/sponsorland
It documents the settlement of a Syrian family in Picton.

The above picture is of Mohamed, his wife Fatima, and daughter Maysaa. A sponsorship application for the family is in process. Fatima is the daughter of a Syrian family in Thorncliffe Park who came as refugees almost 2 years ago, having to leave behind their two adult children, Hayan and Fatima. Hayan's family (see picture below) is also awaiting approval of the sponsorship application.

The above picture is of Hayan, his wife Abir, and daughters Maria and Masah (just a few weeks old). A sponsorship application for the family is in process. Hayan is the son of a Syrian family in Thorncliff Park who came as refugees almost 2 years ago, having to leave behind their two adult children, Hayan and Fatima. Fatima's family is also awaiting approval of the sponsorship application.

The Board of Missions has agreed to co-sponsor two single Eritrean refugees presently at camps in Ethiopia. They are the niece and nephew of a couple who attend Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. The couple, with their extended family and the Eritrean community in Toronto, have undertaken to provide the necessary financial and settlement assistance for the sponsorship period for these two young people. World Renew has agreed to be the Sponsorship Agreement Holder and the paperwork is being prepared. Please pray for the safety of these two young people and for a speedy approval process.