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Foreword

If you asked the average Torontonian what they knew of the Scott Mission, the vast and overwhelming majority, young or old, long-time resident or new to the city, would have positive words to say about “a place that helps the poor and homeless.”

And that is true. In fact, founded in 1941, the Mission has for 75 years developed and maintained the same core ministries that have served the poor and neediest of our city.

But what Ben Volman has achieved in this inspiring new book, More Than Miracles: Elaine Zeidman Markovic and the Story of The Scott Mission, goes well beyond an historic overview. It is a celebration of the achievements of the remarkable Zeidman family, a testimony of service and of generosity of supporters and, moreover, the unique story of Elaine Zeidman Markovic.

What emerges is a tapestry of overcoming adversity, of faith and love, and a clear message that one woman, through long-term ministry, has made a difference in the Scott Mission and in Toronto itself.

That great theologian and evangelist Andrew Murray wrote in his 1885 classic With Christ in the School of Prayer:

It is when we give ourselves to be a blessing that we can specially count on the blessing of God. It is when we draw near to God as the friend of the poor and the perishing that we may count on his friendliness; the righteous person who is the friend of the poor, is very specially the friend of God.

In that spirit, may you be blessed by this book as you meet friends of the poor and very special friends of God.

David C. Onley

Ontario Lieutenant Governor, 2007–2014