Do you ever have those days where you just feel in a daze, or like things are just fuzzy? As I’ve sit to write lately, it feels like so many things are swirling in my head, but I’m not able …
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An answer to prayer
Back in December, a small group of children’s ministry leaders reached out to ask if there was a way to receive more formal training. You see, here in Colombia most of the leaders and teachers in these ministries are volunteers …
What’s new in January?
Goodness, this month seemed to fly by. I must admit that I felt rather unsettled the beginning couple of weeks, with the disturbing events in the USA – the capitol riot, unrest leading up to inauguration, growing Covid numbers. There …
Welcome 2021
It is January 1, 2021. Unbelievable. In some ways 2020 felt like the longest year in the history of my life and in other ways I still can’t believe it’s over. I have so many feelings about 2020. It’s been …
The Spirit of Giving
This year has been challenging on so many levels. However, as the youth, young adults and children in the SEHPAZ (Be Peace Make Peace) project know, it has also been a year to practice shalom. It has been a year …
Another reason to celebrate
Friends, last night, I was reminded time and time again of God’s faithfulness even in times of adversity. I, Katie, was able to participate in one of the ceremonies where certificates were handed out to students had completed the year-long …
That’s a wrap! Let’s celebrate!
On December 19th, we culminated a year of intense learning and spiritual formation with 136 students from around the country receiving a certificate in either Old or New Testament from the Biblical Seminary of Colombia. There were a total of …
Eight months later
It was the first week in March that the youth from Fuente de Salvacion Covenant Church were last together. We actually met at our house for an afternoon of integration with a team that had come to serve and learn …
Reconnecting
This past Sunday, youth leaders from the region of Antioquia (where Medellin is located) met online to continue a process that began in February. It was the first time for many of them to reconnect since the pandemic and quarantine …
Peacebuilding article
What does peacebuilding look like in your context? This is a question we are often asked. The answer is that it is varied, but that one of the ways it is happening is through the training of youth and children …