Stories of Missions

Jul 26, 2010

The Boy in the Tattered Jacket

Anonymous

This poem was inspired by one of the people who went on the ZOE Ministry Mission Trip, July 7-10. The Boy in the Tattered Jacket Somewhere in Southern Rwandaa sight did catch my eyeA boy in a tattered jacketgathered as we went by.The jacket was dark in color,and he wore it up over his headTwo ... More »

Jul 22, 2010

The Struggle for Power

Emily Sherwood

July 15, 2010 Although I’ve come to enjoy life by candlelight, I do sometimes miss the conveniences of electricity, namely: computers/printers, music, and refrigeration. Last night I went to the home of some new friends in town for dinner. When I got there and learned that they had ... More »

Jul 22, 2010

Rwanda Africa, ZOE Ministry Mission Trip, July 7-10

Kathy Murray

We all have expectations, we are excited and maybe a little anxious.  But one by one, we board the plane to Washington, D.C, en route to Rwanda, Africa.  After a layover in Dulles airport, we find our seats on Ethiopian Air.  There’s no turning back.  We will fly ... More »

May 27, 2010

UMCOR Sager Brown

Teresa Sherwood

Learn more about Sager Brown Depot and campus in Baldwin, Louisiana, where mission has been taking place for more than 140 years.  Learn more about how gifts of hope are assembled and dispatched to those who need them most. ... More »

May 20, 2010

Emily's Journey to Liberia

Emily Sherwood

In God’s Hands  -  March 18, 2010 I’ve received an invitation to serve as the camp recreation coordinator and English teacher at Ganta Mission School’s Camp E.D.G.E. (The EDGE stands for “Experiencing and Discovering God Everywhere”…which is ... More »