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We had the honor of hosting the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) the very first week of the year. They brought medical students from both their Louisiana and Auburn campuses. The students, along with their teachers (doctors) were able to serve approximately 100...

Just as we have for the past 10 years, we hosted Bible Camp for children the first 3 weeks of January. We break the weeks into age groups: 8-11 year olds, 12-14 year olds, and 15-18 year olds. Our camp is youth directed, meaning young...

As I reflect on the three weeks I had the privilege of spending at our annual Bible Camp, I find myself very emotional. While providing fun, recreation, Biblical teaching, emotional support, physical security, and lots of good food, we provide something even more important. We...

I hope this month’s newsletter finds you enjoying the new year and looking forward in anticipation for the things to come. Phil and I were able to host our youngest, Laura for about 10 days during the holidays. We loved every minute of her time...

Just before Christmas, our DESEO team was able to take Christmas to several of the schools in which we work as well as into the homes of families in our DESEO Project. The DESEO Project is our child sponsorship program where we connect families or...

In addition to the Christmas cheer brought to schools, our DESEO team challenged our Mission employees to do something similar in a remote village. Our team members gave generously and with that money our DESEO team purchased small gifts, goodies, cake, pinatas, and the traditional...

By Phil Waldron, CEO   I just re-read Timothy Keller’s book entitled, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. In the book he tells a story that illustrates how much we should feel the need to be in prayerful conversation with God throughout the day.   He says, “Imagine...

As December begins, we are once again in shock that another year is ending. We were able to spend another Thanksgiving in the U.S. with Phil’s family, and of course I was able to see my family as well. We will be spending the Christmas...

Boys headed home for the holidays. Since school ends here in the first weeks of November, we send the boys at Project Moses home to spend the holidays with their families. Most of them will return to participate in our annual Bible Camp and then by...

The month of December is filled with planning and preparation for the upcoming year. Our DESEO team, for example, must create lesson plans for the year along with their devotional plans. Once the new year rolls in, this team will spend the month of January...

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