Missionary News
Kayden just turned two and is an adventurous boy who loves to discover the world while giving lots of hugs along the way. He loves all shades of blue, letters, numbers, and shapes. His favorite song is Samson and his favorite foods are pasta, rice, beans, and cookies (preferably one for each hand). His parents […]
Read MoreUpdate from Isabel Fernandes Portugal At Easter, I brought my mother from the small village where she lives, a peaceful and lovely place. However, when I got home, I heard news that shocked me. A quiet and easygoing couple took their own lives. Suicide in Portugal has been on the rise. Currently, it is the […]
Read MoreWith love and gratitude, Heather (for the whole Overby family) Hello from Heather! Normally, Scott is the one who writes our ministry updates, but he’s in the middle of one of his busiest seasons of the year. Track season is in full swing, and he’s really enjoying his role as the head distance coach. This […]
Read MoreNews from the Tyas family Serving in WA among the Hispanic community May 2, 2025 From the notes of Ed and Gerry… Dear friends and family, We received a text from a family we had had a lot of ministry with before the pandemic. Now they are adults or almost. It was a text […]
Read MoreOdileidy (Ode-ee-lady) is the daughter of Leidy, one of the women who works for Abby’s Garden, caring for the children. It is such a blessing for her to get to raise her child while also working to support her. She is 32 years old and is a single mom who lives with her parents. Odileidy […]
Read MoreDear Friends & Family, The people who live in darkness have seen a great light, and for those living in the shadowland of death, light has dawned. (Mt 4.16 CSB) I was reminded recently of a story passed on by Dr. D.James Kennedy, founder of Evangelism Explosion International. Reading it isn’t the same as hearing […]
Read MoreAnais (ah-nah-ees) is almost three years old and is the quietest, calmest child at Abby’s Garden. She is very serious, which makes it difficult to capture a photo of her smiling, so I was very happy that I caught one on camera when I was there in February (see above–doesn’t she have the cutest little […]
Read MoreBrush Strokes of our time in USA May 15 – June 29 We are really excited to share that our family will be in California from May 15 to June 29! It’s been a while since we launched Ezekiel in Westminster. We are looking forward to seeing a bit of his world. We will also […]
Read MoreLast Friday night — Zoey & Jen joined the house church in Vila do Conde. Last Friday — Greg left today to go hammock camping in Geres, Portugal. Please pray for “T”, still on his journey with Jesus… Pray that the guys camping time leads to deep spiritual conversations and questions. Greg will return Sunday. […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Family, Greetings from Vila do Conde! We hope this email finds you well. It feels like the past few months have flown by, filled with exciting developments, challenges overcome, and constant reminders of God’s faithfulness. We are so incredibly grateful for your ongoing prayers and support – you truly make this ministry […]
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