If you were to meet Ute Carkner, you would quickly realize that she is a woman of prayer. When she prays, you sense both her awe at being in God’s presence, but also an intimacy that is born of much time spent in the presence of God! She is a kind and gentle soul, but she prays with boldness, frequently referencing the Scriptures in her prayers.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Ute Carkner, a member of our Outreach Canada team, earlier this year. I was eager to get to hear more from her about how she was first introduced to prayer, a bit more of her prayer journey, and how she has developed a ministry and practice of inviting others into prayer alongside her!

Looking back through the history of Outreach Canada and looking ahead to what is to come! This is our Outreach Canada story!

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the job You have given me. For the opportunity to represent You to all those I work with today. May I be sensitive to Your leading, satisfied in Your provision and secure in the knowledge that You are going with me through every challenge I may face today ...

Jesus exhorts us to love our neighbour as ourselves. Are you looking for opportunities to pray for and engage with the Muslims in your neighbourhood this Ramadan? Here are five opportunities to pray, and six opportunities to engage with the Muslims in your community... 

A personal reflection from Rick Burdett, Outreach Canada's Chief Operations Officer and a member of the LeaderSHIFT team.