Yearly Archives - 2016

Where ever we go

Earlier this morning, Kristin and I heard about a conversation where a person said they worshipped the Chinese god.  A few hours later, we found ourselves worshipping Jesus with Christ Church Shamian Guangdong.  I am no expert in the […]

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On the Grid: Tier 2 – Walking with Children and Families

In 2015, the CarePortal network engaged to meet the physical needs of children and families in crisis. 2016 is very promising, with existing and new churches continuing to meet physical needs of at-risk local families.
Yet, as we enter 2016, […]

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Local Church Launches Guesthouse to Strengthen Relationships in Community

The individuals that are part of the organizations, agencies, and church partners that make up the CarePortal community know that one of the biggest barriers to mobilizing ourselves and others to care for neighbors in crisis is overcoming the […]

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The Great Wall of China. Living Bigger than Ourselves.

Yesterday we had the opportunity to stand on the Great Wall. I’ve heard the facts…a wonder of the world; it can be seen from space, took hundreds of years to build, stretches a distance longer than from LA to […]

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New Homes, New Dreams, New Futures in Pothawira

Peter and Emma Maseko care for the children at Safe Haven children’s home day-in and day-out. They also care for the community at large in Pothawira, Malawi, through the medical clinic and soon-to-be birthing center. Recently their daughter, Anne, […]

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Update from Lira

Recently we received an update from GO Africa’s Executive Director Alison Barfoot:

There are 68 children at the Father’s House in Lira. Recently, two new children have joined the Lira family; they were brought to the right place to help […]

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Update from Rukore

Update from Hilary Byorugunda, Regional Manager for GO Africa and Church of Uganda Father’s House.

Staff Fellowships have been taking place at Rukore, and we thank God because the mamas who care for children have been served by others. God […]

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Did You Know that Government is Eager to Work with the Church?

True or False: The phrase “separation of church and state” is written in the United States Constitution.
Indeed, its principle is rooted in the First Amendment to the Constitution, but the actual statement “the separation of church and state” is […]

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