Once again we want to reiterate how much we appreciate your prayers. This weekend was a reminder of the power of prayer. Some of you who know me (Katie) know that in the past couple of years I have come …
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Engaging children
This year, with local churches, one of the questions we’ve been asking is how can we engage children in the worship and life of the church? As I visited the Jireh Covenant church a few Sundays ago I was amazed …
Prayer
Did you ever wish you could take back something you said? In my case there was a split second when I wished I could take back something I had just written. I had been working on an article yesterday morning, …
And we’re off…
I must admit that the start of a new year is always a bit nerve-wracking for me (Katie). I always wonder what the new year will hold, what objectives will be met, what new things will be learned, how we’ll …
Looking forward, planning together
It was back in 1997/1998 when a group of young Colombians from the Covenant churches began to dream, plan, and organize a national youth ministry team. Julio was a part of the organization in its early years and was able …
Christmas in Medellin
Medellin is a fabulous place to celebrate Christmas. One of the highlights of the Christmas season is seeing the lights that go along the river. Every year they start putting them up in about August and they are beautiful. This …
Celebrating Christmas
One of the highlights of our year last year, which we decided to repeat this year, was a cafe concierto (think coffee house concert) with singer song-writer Santiago Benavides. It was one of the ways to celebrate another year together …
A challenge
Some people may ask, why have you chosen to serve in Colombia?
- This week a young woman who is in our small group approached me, Katie, and asked for prayer as she is struggling with her faith in the midst
United in God’s mission
God’s word makes it clear that the mission begins with God and we are invited to join in on God’s mission (Matthew 28:19-20). The Covenant Church has been serving in Colombia since 1968. It is incredible to see the dedication …
What unity looks like
Deep conversations, encouraging words, prayers on behalf of others, laughing until it hurts, beautiful creation, serving others, using our gifts – the church at it’s best. This was my experience recently at our regional retreat for children’s ministry volunteers and …