We’ve had some good meetings with partner ministries and potential staff/partnerships in Fiji, so please continue to pray for God’s guidance in those areas. There are so many needs and opportunities for ministry here, sometimes it’s hard to know which ones to focus on. Also, please pray...
We are excited to announce SI Guatemala’s new microfinance website. Site leader Aaron Kelly has been working closely with Pastor Mario Mendez over the past several months to select applicants to receive a loan. After an evaluation and education process, participants use their loan of $130-$300 to invest...
We are happy to report that spring teams have been going very well. We started out with a team from Jupiter Christian School. This group has been such a huge blessing to us here in the DR over the past 7-8 years. When they come they bring so...
SI Costa Rica hosted its first group of the year, which was also the first group since having full time staff living in the country. Krysta, Aiyla and Cailah led a weeklong outreach to the small jungle town of Shiroles, in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica. The...
Why is SI doing outreach trips geared for adult participants? These trips help flesh out the SI calendar year when students are in school. As lifelong learners, and professionals, adults can have a lot to offer those they serve. Most importantly, the adults on these trips tell of...
In thinking back over my years of serving on short-term missions, a fond memory I have is of my good friend Gale waking up to a dozen or so little chickens running across his chest and a big pig grunting nearby. We were in Nicaragua, with about 20...
In March 2009 Students International welcomed back King’s West Secondary School from Washington state lead by Mike Mitchell with co-leaders Kathleen Mitchell, Sherri Miller and Grace Ellison. Joining this group in Guatemala was Randy Braun, Brian Duyst and Kali McCarley from California. The week was spent together worshipping,...
