You Know My Name
You know my name! More than a month ago, Erika had introduced herself to the elderly man sitting across the table from her. We were at the weekly lunch for the houseless and unemployed that our family and Fellows attend on Tuesday afternoons. “My name is Gus,” the man replied. Erika…
5 Mission-minded Books to Read
Here is a short list of books that focus on mission and other related topics. What mission focused books have you read and recommend? Leave a comment! The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life by Os Guinness The...
Our Mid-Harvest Update
Now that we’ve shared our exciting news, it’s time for us to give you an update on ministry life here in Belize. Back in August David and I were blessed to be able to take our annual vacation for a few weeks. We ended up going to back to Peru…
Growing Up in the Solomons
Alright, everyone. I know it’s dangerous to say things like this, but here goes. This is the first of a monthly blog series about what it’s like to grow up as a child in the Solomon Islands, written by people who have done some of their growing up there....
Juan and Maria Marentes Ministry Update
“With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10: 27) October 2018 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As Maria Isabel and I were praying on Mark 10: 17-31 (The rich Young Man) we re-discovered a brief...
Bridging Cultures: What You Need to Know about Short-term Mission
What if you are looking for missionary experience, but you are not ready for a year-long commitment? Or perhaps you are discerning if long-term service is where God is calling you. SAMS has a short-term missionary program that will help you discern the...