Hope Exchange continued to grow and expand their opportunities to serve and engage the community in 2021.  Some highlights of last year’s work included becoming a full-time ministry with a paid staff member, three new members joining the leadership team, three rounds of their Work Life class, three rounds of their Faith and Finances class,…

2021 was an exciting year for Joshua and Ruth Tsavatewa and their work with Sacred Road Ministries in Yakama, WA.  Despite a record heat-wave and COVID concerns this summer, Sacred Road was able to have in-person church, youth group, service opportunities for young people, and a weekly mobile library.  A group of 19 middle schoolers…

The International Guest House in Oxford, MS continues to be a “home away from home” for international students studying at the University of Mississippi.  Many of their guests are thankful to be away from the oppressive regimes in their home countries and enjoy a safe environment for religious conversations.  Some students are drawn in by…

As 2021 draws to a close, Mission First is praising God for answering prayers and working through their various programs.  The OASIS program continues to find prospective volunteers for the after-school programs.  The Early Learning Center had a wonderful first semester with teachers, kitchen staff, and the Head of School.  They were able to open…

The Good news Booth at the MS state fair was in full swing this fall under the leadership of Life for Little Lambs and TAG Kids Club.  Volunteers at the booth paint faces as they share the Gospel.  In her newsletter, Diane Johnston shared that they were able to share the Gospel with over 1,000…

After a busy hurricane season, Mission to North America’s disaster response staff have demobilized and are at home to celebrate the holidays.  This season of rest is a good reminder:  “taking a break helps us to better see that our work in restoring storm-damaged communities does not rest entirely upon our shoulders; He is at…