Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries David and Mary Beth Alenskis
SAMS supports over 90 missionaries. Get to know them through this blog series called Meet SAMS-USA, and discover their calling to mission, where they serve, and how you can get involved through support and prayer. David and Mary Beth met at the Anglican Church of the...
Times in Soshanguve, South Africa
So cool to visit my friends in a large township outside of Pretoria called Soshanguve. I love love the organization there called Innerchange. They do dope things. …
Building Momentum in the Small Moments
Can you believe it? Practically two months have passed since Mary Beth and I returned to missionary service, and during that time my lovely wife has been fantastic at giving you the color commentary that you deserve (and I tend to forget to write about). Nevertheless, though she is showing herself to…
On the Edge: A Young Girl’s Life Saved
Janine LeGrand is a SAMS Missionary serving in Uganda. Read about her medical ministry and how she assisted a young girl who was in urgent need of medical help. How many times do we feel like we are on the edge? How many times have you said, “I can’t take on one more...
Last Prayer Mail
Dear friends,This coming week, a chapter is closing on our lives at this end, and I plan on this being the final prayer mail related to our mission work. Of course, we could always use your prayers in the times ahead as you happen to think of us.The following is...
Things I miss about Uganda
Now, don’t get me wrong. It is absolutely fabulous to be in the US with my people. That is balm to my soul. The smooth, lit roads and snazzy internet speeds are only perks of being here. However, over the last few weeks that I’ve been here, I’ve realized that there…