This past week we had the opportunity to participate in a mission experience that created awareness of all the different ways that the Covenant Church is serving globally.
We welcomed people into the experience by offering Colombian coffee or a …
What an incredible March was for connecting with friends and ministry partners from Wisconsin to the West Coast. We traveled by car and plane and were received with such warm hospitality. Many of our gatherings revolved around food (and some …
“How can we serve your community?” This was the question that was asked by leaders at Comunidad Cristiana Shalom in Medellin as they visited with community leaders in one of the displaced neighborhoods where they had been building relationships. The …
It was in 1968 that Wayne and Mary Anne Weld and their family arrived in Medellin, Colombia to teach at the same seminary where Julio would eventually graduate from in 2004. And it was in 1968 when the Welds, along …
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10
A view of the Puget Sound. In the midst of a week full …
This past week I, Katie, had the opportunity to participate in a children’s and family ministry connection event. As part of the event I co-lead a peer learning experience with Pastor Colleen Nelson. Our learning experience was based on the …
One of our favorite things about visiting Chicago (among with a number of many other things) is the opportunity to have a little taste of Colombia. This week and past weekend Julio and I were in Chicago for interviews and …
Today, for the first time, I wrote the date “2016.” Happy New Year! We spent New Years Eve in Minnesota, with Julio arriving that evening from St. Louis where he had participated in the Urbana Mission Conference. And while we …
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
This is the Scripture we read …
As we’ve been traveling and meeting new people, some of the most common questions we get are, “How did you end up serving in Latin America? How did you two meet?” I, Katie, usually begin by saying, “Well, it all …