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Kids get books—and make memories with mom—in El Cedro

Kids get books—and make memories with mom—in El Cedro

by Josh Wetmore | Aug 26, 2024

Missioner Josh Wetmore worked with the local community to create the new Biblioteca El Cedro, which opened Aug. 10 in the rural area of El Salvador where he serves.

Soy program expands to new community

Soy program expands to new community

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 20, 2024

Addressing food insecurity in the rural community of Quesalapa

Of pickup trucks and a very hungry caterpillar

Of pickup trucks and a very hungry caterpillar

by Josh Wetmore | May 15, 2024

Josh Wetmore shares a few stories about personal and ministry-related growth from his third year in El Salvador.

My second year in mission

My second year in mission

by Josh Wetmore | Jan 4, 2024

Josh Wetmore reflects on the new challenges and his expanding ministries of the past year.

Soy program taking off in new location

Soy program taking off in new location

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 15, 2023

Now in Zaragoza, the soy program continues to provide nutrition to those in need.

Blessings on a washed out, muddy road

Blessings on a washed out, muddy road

by Josh Wetmore | Jan 20, 2023

What I learned on the road less taken … because the normal one was blocked.

Letting the rain make things beautiful

Letting the rain make things beautiful

by Josh Wetmore | Jun 15, 2022

If only we notice it, the joy and beauty already present in the world can lift us up when we most need it.

Addressing housing needs and food insecurity

Addressing housing needs and food insecurity

by Melissa and Peter Altman | Jun 13, 2022

Now in their ninth year as lay missioners in El Salvador, Melissa and Pete Altman are shifting their ministry focus,

Turning hope into love … and new houses

Turning hope into love … and new houses

by Josh Wetmore | May 27, 2022

A new missioner’s reflection on dignified housing and the value of hope he had taken for granted.

 

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