Stories of Missions

Nov 13, 2011

Kairos Closing

Kathy Toth

On Sunday I once again had the priviledge of attending a Kairos Closing ceremony. I can't begin to tell you how awesome these events are - one has to attend to experience the amazing transformation of these inmates who have been chosen to take part in a Kairos Walk.   These men, ... More »

Oct 24, 2011

Hope Empowerment update from Your ZOE Community

NdayishimiyeGisagara CommunityHope Companion: First UMC, Mansfield Ndayishimiye, 15 years old, has been caring for his two younger brother Nkomeje, 13, and Zigama, 10, since his parents died three years ago. Because he was only 12 years old at the time, his only option for providing for his ... More »

Oct 24, 2011

Thoughts on the Tennessee Mission Trip, September 2011

Donnie Sherwood

Wow!  What a week – God truly is awesome and Big Enough.  What a great group of people to share this giving experience with – from our local coordinators James and Carleton to our clients and team members.  I felt so blessed to lead a team and be part of the ... More »

Sep 29, 2011

Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, TN - Day 5

David Stanton

Day five here in Nashville started like the previous days, with breakfast and preparing for the work day ahead. Today was different in that we were not scheduled to do any construction or clean-up work, but instead travelled to a warehouse near the Nashville airport to meet James and Carlton (our ... More »

Sep 28, 2011

Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, TN - Day 4

David Stanton

If you have read our blog throughout the week, you know our morning routine by now. Wake up, thank God for a cool and beautiful day in Tennessee, have breakfast, get ready for the day of work and meet with James and Carlton our work coordinators to get our assignments. Susan gave the team the word ... More »