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Tag: Missions

  • Story Time

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    Jess
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    While at Rehoboth, I had the privilege of reading stories to the children before we had our group devotional time. I would finish up dinner and then head over to the older children’s house. As soon as I entered the room, I was instantly flooded with joyous children whose hands were usually heaping full of…

  • A Smile to Remember

    A Smile to Remember

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    Jess
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    A picture worth a thousand words. (If only I knew a thousand to describe it.) She is standing with her arm stretched out towards you with the biggest smile you have ever seen on a child. Between her little fingers is a bubble wand.  At then end of the wand, there is a bubble that had been…

  • A Sad Goodbye

    A Sad Goodbye

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    Jess
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    I am reminded of the night that we had to say goodbye to the children and the workers. I changed the background on my work computer today from a picture of Glacier National Park to that night. Since I can’t put the picture up online (it is one of the children), I will describe it…

  • A Servant’s Heart

    A Servant’s Heart

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    Jess
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    Every night while at Rehoboth, we had a group devotion time in which one of my team members lead us to reflect on God’s word, and what we were doing in the Philippines. It was a great time that helped me reflect on what I was doing while there, and back at home in the…

  • Realizations

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    Jess
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    As I went to work today, only to sit in an office alone, I couldn’t help but think of those I left behind in the Philippines. My heart was yearning to be with them to enjoy their company and laughs. I look up at the newly printed pictures plastering my desk at work, and am…

  • Day 8 (Jess’s View)

    Day 8 (Jess’s View)

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    Jess
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    The last few days have been a roller coaster of emotions as we began to think about the fact that leaving was around the corner. For the most part, our time in the Philippines seemed to almost stand still or move very slowly. I thank God for that gift He gave us to enjoy what…

  • Day Seven (before we leave)

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    Brent
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    The day is over, our bags are packed and we have just a few hours of sleep left before we hop on a jet plane for home. My heart is heavy, but peaceful. My mind is racing, yet my thoughts are clear. I wish I had the time to share with you the amazing day…

  • The “I suck at blogging, so here is what I’ve been up to” post

    The “I suck at blogging, so here is what I’ve been up to” post

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    Brent
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    Well, it sure has been a while now, hasn’t it? Boy do I have a lot to share! First I would like to start of with talking about the upcoming trip to the Philippines. For those of you that don’t know. Jess and I are going to be traveling to the Philippines next week to…

  • Jim Litle

    Jim Litle

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    Brent
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    Jim Litle shares a bit about the upcoming trip to the Philippines in March, 2011. Click through to see the video!

  • Josh McKenzie

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    Brent
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    Josh McKenzie, leader of the Montana short term mission team, lays out the basic of what will be done once the team of 14 individuals travels to Rehoboth Children’s Home in the Philippines, in March of 2011. The team will be aiding in the construction of a medical center. If you would like to support…