Hope Sunday

Cornerstone Church Called to Restoration Work in Congo

Post a Comment » Written on November 26th, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Featured Churches, Hope Sunday, News & Updates

Written by Daniel Yoon, pastor of Compassion, Mercy & Justice at Cornerstone Church of Boston

On November 17, 2013, Cornerstone Church of Boston participated in a Hope Sunday. The entire Sunday service was dedicated to the idea of hope in …

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Not Forgotten

Post a Comment » Written on November 14th, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates

Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo

On a blistering 100 degree day, we find ourselves in the okra fields under blazing sun on one of the many hills surrounding the town of Gemena. We are joined by …

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A Quick Tour of the Bokonzo School

1 Comment » Written on November 11th, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, Missionary Update, News & Updates

Construction has been progressing quickly on the building of three new schools in Gemena. In this video, you will hear from one of the construction workers onsite as well as see one of the classrooms in the new school located …

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One on One with the Ledia Water Committee

Post a Comment » Written on October 31st, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Ground Update, Hope Sunday, News & Updates

Today, we have the privilege of meeting the newly formed water committee on site in Gemena. Hear about the importance placed on training and managing of the water sites by community members as Karl Mikwete Mafuta, a World Vision …

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Fall Kickoff: The Great Need

Post a Comment » Written on October 28th, 2013     
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I hope this finds you well and in good spirits!

Fall is here, and Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision is alive and well! We continue to be encouraged by the progress unfolding in this miraculous ministry both in …

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Minnehaha Academy Students Support Water Project

Post a Comment » Written on October 21st, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Events, Hope Sunday, News & Updates

Reesheda Washington, project leader for Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision, recently visited Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, MN where the students presented her with a check for more than $10,000 raised by the students last spring. The proceeds will …

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World Vision Artists Prove an Invaluable Resource

Post a Comment » Written on October 16th, 2013     
Filed under: Child Sponsorship, Events, Featured Churches, Hope Sunday, News & Updates

On September 20th, Jennifer Shaw, Christian artist and author, put on a concert at Portage Lake Bible Camp in Onekama, MI for the Great Lakes Conference Women’s retreat. Besides being a lifelong Covenanter, Jennifer is also a World Vision …

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Crossroads Church Partners with Covenant Kids Congo

Post a Comment » Written on October 10th, 2013     
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Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN recently partnered with Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision in an effort to support the Ledia Water Project which was the focus of the camp project at Covenant camps this summer. Seven years ago, …

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World Vision Leadership Visits Ledia

Post a Comment » Written on October 7th, 2013     
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The video clip below is from a trip World Vision’s leadership team took to Gemena back in February to visit the Ledia Area Development Program (ADP). Our hope in showing this is for you to continue to visualize the amazing …

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Water & Education: A Progress Report

Post a Comment » Written on September 18th, 2013     
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Written by Christine Buettgen, short-term missionary in DR Congo

Another sunny day in Congo, and the World Vision office is buzzing as usual. The latest exciting projects address two of the biggest needs in Gemena: Water and Education.

The Ledia

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