The country of Sao Tomé and Principe, two islands off the coast of Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea, is not a place that most people in the West are familiar with. These uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the fifteenth century. Slave labour from Africa was brought in to …
“It’s the feeling of having someone lift up your head from the pit of despair. It’s the presence of the One who will never leave you nor forsake you. It’s the knowledge that you can face the future. It’s the ability to make friends with a smile. It’s the gift that His grace is sufficient; …
Teresa shares Highlights of Her Life as a Missionary Kid Read More »
“I’ve been meeting a large number of Afghans here, as well as other random people.” “Every day I go out and wander, looking for people who are open to talk to me. It’s not very fun or exciting most days. Often I wonder what the point is and if it’s really worth anything at all. …
An Adult Missionary Kid in Canada Prepares for Full Time Service Read More »
Testimony by Christy Ann Dyck I grew up in Mexico. My parents worked at a Christian camp (El Monte) with other missionaries. I had awesome Christian friends who supported me. I grew up believing in Jesus but it wasn’t very personal. I accepted Jesus when I was 10 but I struggled a lot with wanting …
It’s been a while since we’ve mentioned our MKs. We’d like to highlight them in this issue for a few reasons. Mostly, because they are so special to us! Our kids are extremely unique individuals due to the life that is thrust upon them. No, none of us get to choose our parents but generally, …
Jake, a former discipleship student, stayed on in the city after the course finished. We have seen him grow even more in his faith. He works as a barista at a popular café and shares his faith with the students who come. He also helps to mentor young people in our church. Jake stays at …
A young worker and his friend in Central Asia ventured into an unreached part of the country. They report: The first day we did a lot of walking. As we walked we asked the Lord to open a door for us to share in this city. We began conversations with quite a few people but …
The J family have spent the past year and a half in Toronto preparing to return to Brazil in 2018. They have had to overcome serious health issues while in Canada and at the same time give much time to study. A is completing his Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology. God is at work and they …
This is the story of a woman in Central Asia who found Christ in the middle of a crisis God has sent missionaries to Central Asia to pray, sow seeds of Truth, engage in spiritual warfare, and spread hope to those living under the clouds of Communism and Islam. You may wonder, how does someone come to …
The question is often asked of our missionaries, “How were you called into missions?” One of our newest workers, about to leave for North Africa, shares her story. I was not born into a Christian home. Religion was a foreign thing in our high-achieving household, not looked upon in a positive light. Things were not …
