Have you had that experience where something used to be so routine before the pandemic, but now a year and a half later you feel out of practice? That’s what I felt a couple weekends ago. Up until March 2020 …
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Celebrating 16 Years
That’s right! Casa Hogar de Paz (The Peace House) celebrated 16 years of ministry and we were able to be present for the celebration.
The Peace House is a ministry of Shalom Covenant Church and it is located up in …
18 Months Later
On Saturday, September 11th, I was back on the metro heading downtown to lead a workshop for children’s ministry leaders. This probably doesn’t seem that out of the ordinary. It’s something I’ve done often, serving here in Medellin. However, as …
Reconnecting in Person
This past Sunday I, Katie, had the opportunity to participate in person in the worship service at Fuente de Salvacion Covenant Church. I think the last time I participated in person was back in January before the peak of infections …
Peacebuilders at work
If there is anything that is obvious in our world today, it’s that there is no shortage of work to build peace and transform conflict. I tend to get overwhelmed by the complexities of conflict and the enormity of the …
Enjoying the views
We have had some beautiful days in Medellin with the sun shining (though today it is cloudy and rainy). I’ve tried to capture some of the views of the city as I’ve been walking and driving. Today I was struck …
Growing together
Earlier this year, a group of adolescents and youth from El Bagre started a formational process together. If you’ve read earlier blog entries you might remember the youth leadership training project I have been supporting. This project began before the …
And We’re Back!
Wow, a whole month without posting on the blog. My apologies!! Life last month looked a little different as we were able to work virtually from Minnesota, while taking some much needed family time. With new waves of covid and …
Adaptability in leadership
The youth leaders in Medellin and the surrounding areas who are participating in the youth leadership training program continue to show their commitment and ability to adapt to changes. Last year they finished the first semester of training and had …
A month to focus on children
In April, Colombia celebrates the Day of the Child. It is a day to celebrate children and bring awareness to the realities they face. In many places, like schools and churches, they turn the whole month into the Month of …