Missionary News

New Year – 2026!

April 25, 2026

  News from Bob Carvajal Louisiana   In December I spent most of the month in pain from my knees. On Dec. 22nd I had surgery on my right knee on my meniscus. The surgery was very successful but I came out of it with extreme pain on my left knee. Os, I spent all […]

Meet Neiby

April 22, 2026

Neiby is two years old (he’ll turn 3 in July) and is a very selective child. We do not mean he is difficult or fussy, but that he definitely has specific preferences. He likes shape-sorting toys and balls. He concentrates on what he is doing, and he loves songs. Donate to Abby’s Garden It costs […]

Quiet Faithfulness in Ukraine

April 7, 2026

“Within minutes, they experienced more clarity and progress than they had in months.” It was an honor to spend a few days in Ukraine with teams who continue to serve in the middle of so much uncertainty. What struck me most was not just their resilience—but their openness. Even while carrying personal and team challenges, […]

Cianelli April Report

April 1, 2026

Dear brother, We are in a very special season. This weekend we celebrate the greatest event in human history, and in the words of Paul to the Corinthians, “if Christ had not risen, our faith would be useless.” The foundation of what we believe and live — our justification, our hope, and our sanctification — […]

An Afternoon Tea and Meet Juan David

March 31, 2026

Our first fundraiser went really well! We had 22 women and girls in attendance! We enjoyed tea and yummy treats, a game, and I was able to show a video of Divina sharing about Abby’s Garden, as well as a slideshow. I am hoping to have more of these, so please let me know if […]

Wadsworth Easter 2026

March 28, 2026

God is Light, I John 1:5  Life, Psalm 42:2  and Love. I John 4:16 Next Biblical Event to Happen . . .Worldwide Resurrection of Believers in Christ. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NKJV)  13  But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have […]

Tyas February March 2026

March 26, 2026

News from the Tyas family Serving in WA among the Hispanic community February and March 2026 From the Notes of Ed and Gerry… RESOURCE CENTERS As “Ana” came into the room from outside she looked very sad. What was she going to do? Her husband had died suddenly the month before and he had taken […]

Moura’s Ministry Spring 2026 Update

March 11, 2026

Dear Friends, Grace and peace to you! Lucy and I are grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and partnership in the ministry the Lord has entrusted to us. “I thank my God every time I remember you because of your partnership in the gospel.” Phil. 1:3–5 Mission Trip to Lisbon, Portugal (June) Ten years ago, by […]

Makayla’s Next Step + A Prayer Request for Ukraine

March 11, 2026

We are grateful for the many ways you pray and partner with our family and the ministry in Portugal & Beyond. Here are a few updates from this season. Makayla Exploring the Next Step   This summer our oldest daughter Makayla will be serving on a mission trip to the Middle East (May 29 – […]

Standing Firm Together

March 3, 2026

In our house church, we have been walking slowly through the book of Ephesians — chapter by chapter, verse by verse. The past two Sundays we spent time in chapter 6, reflecting on what Paul truly meant by spiritual warfare. We talked about the armor of God not simply as protection, but as the very […]