The first time I went out of my house during the pandemic must have been back in April. I had something akin to “island fever.” Although I could work from the comfort of my home, I needed some fresh air. My wife and I decided to take a Friday off and drove to Santa Barbara, a couple of hours away...
How one Maranatha volunteer found belonging, healing, and faith while serving others.
On January 3, a family program called "Mosaic of Happiness" was held in the community of Biysk, Altai Territory in Russia. The community has been holding family club meetings for three years, attended by both church members and invitees. Within the framework of the festive New Year's meeting, the...
In the dry northeastern desert region of Brazil, Maranatha Volunteers International has been busy drilling water wells. This region does not receive much rain and residents must either collect dirty water or pay for water delivery that is not affordable for most. These issues are no longer a con...
“Poetry helps me hone my storytelling as I try to convey narrative in my writing. It keeps me in check, forces intentionality, and helps me clarify my thoughts.”
The East End Seventh-day Adventist Church on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands territory recently began offering an electrical and electronics maintenance course to residents on the island. The initiative is meant to enhance the skills and abilities of residents of Fat Hog’s Bay and the surro...