It’s still crazy for me to say this, but just a few days ago my son and I were on the other side of the globe. If you would have told me a year ago that I would be traveling …
On the other side of the globe
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Natilla and Buñuelos
December in Medellin is synonymous with natilla and buñuelos. This is the food that has to be at every Christmas gathering, that is exchanged between neighbors and shared with family. Natilla is a type of flan/pudding that has a yummy …
Giving Tuesday
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We give thanks for the opportunity to partner with the Colombian Covenant Church, and for the talented and committed individuals we serve …
A special visit
The leaders of the Be Peace Make Peace project have been anticipating this visit for awhile. Because of some situations in the town last year the visit was not possible. However, this past weekend, representatives from Covenant World Relief including …
A graduation celebration
This past Saturday, at Shalom Covenant Church, 38 students from Covenant Churches around Medellin and the surrounding municipalities received a certificate in Old Testament from the Biblical Seminary of Colombia. These students began this certificate program in February and have …
A formational process
What does it mean to go deeper with God and walk with others in their journey? How do we facilitate spaces for youth leaders to come together for training and encouragement? How do we continue to minister to the youth …
Still trying to find the words
I, Katie, am still trying to find the words to describe the experience of going up to the Granizal neighborhood last week for the inauguration of the “Corner of Memory and Reconciliation.” It has been awhile since I’ve visited the …
Holistic development
On September 22, Julio, along with Gary Sander, and 5 Colombians headed to Candelaria, in Lempira, Honduras for a week-long consultation of Latin American Covenant World Relief partners. They spent the week at Cocepradil, a community organization that impacts over …
Just like that
And just like that, three months in the USA are over and we are settling into a new routine back in Colombia. As we walked into the house, after arriving from the airport, I had this weird feeling that we …
Halfway
Students in the Certificate in Old Testament program are halfway through their year-long program. This year’s initiative – the leadership development through theological education project – began in January and will continue through November. Ninety students are enrolled in the …