News Archives
Trains, Planes and Automobiles
March 15, 2013
The next few months is once again filled with churches and groups embarking on life-changing journeys to different areas around the world. Some are just beginning new partnerships and others are returning to communities that they've engaged in for years ...
Shekinah Band’s Grand Adventure
February 1, 2013
Many of you have followed the journeys of Shekinah Band since 2010, when the band and some of our friends embarked on a journey to Kakamega, Kenya to “spend ourselves” on behalf of the orphans of Mukumu Children’s Home...
Busy Year For Transformation!
January 25, 2013
2013 is shaping up to be a very active year here at HFL. Between our Canadian and USA offices, we anticipate facilitating the sending of between 35 and 40 teams overseas to more than 10 different countries...
HFL Auction and Celebration Wrap-up
November 27, 2012
Hungry For Life's 9th annual silent auction and celebration took us around the world, from the plains of Africa to the jungles of South America, while again raising funds and awareness towards serving the spiritually and physically hungry ...
HFL USA Auction & Year End Video
October 4, 2012
HFL USA's 4th annual auction and celebration event was held this past Saturday, Sept 29 in Draper, Utah. The evening was succesful in every way, and monies were raised to enable the continuation of the HFL's vision. Watch the year-in-review video, which highlights the trips to Haiti and Guatemala that HFL USA facilitated this year and the life change that has resulted.
2012 Auction & Celebration Tickets Now Available
July 31, 2012
The annual fundraising evenings for our Canadian and USA offices are highly anticipated events that you won't want to miss out on! All year we have been collecting unique and coveted items for our silent auction, including art and other novelties from around the world ...
More Teams on the Go
July 10, 2012
Trip activity is currently ramping up, as the prime season for sending teams has arrived. Three such groups are the main focus of this update ...
Shekinah Band Worship & Compassion Road Trip
May 15, 2012
Recently the Shekinah Band had the opportunity to travel to across BC and into Alberta and lead worship at two churches that HFL works with, in order to build into these congregations and promote the compassionate work that each one is doing ...
A World Transformed - Extreme Poverty is Declining
March 21, 2012
For the first time since the World Bank started collecting data in 1981, extreme poverty is declining globally. Despite the economic and food-price increase crises over the past four years, both the number and share of the population living on less than $1.25 a day has fallen in every part of the world ...
Year-end Newsletter Now Online
February 15, 2012
Our most recent newsletter is now available to view or download digitally. Click here to read about how God has been impacting lives all around the world this year.
First Teams of 2012 Travel to Haiti
February 14, 2012
Two teams from different areas of North America are currently on the ground in Haiti, helping bring hope and help to communities in need...
Shekinah Band Returning to Kakamega in 2013
January 4, 2012
HFL and the Shekinah Band will be facilitating a trip back to Kakamega, Kenya in spring 2013 to continue to help Grace and the children she cares for ...
Canada and USA Auction Updates
October 20, 2011
The Canadian Auction has officially sold out, but a waiting list has been created for last minute cancellations. Meanwhile, the HFL USA Auction, held on October 14, was a great success ...
Mid-year Newsletter Now Online
October 14, 2011
Our most recent fall newsletter is now available to view or download digitally. Click here to read about how God has been impacting lives all around the world this year.
2011 Auction & Celebration Tickets Now Available
September 16, 2011
The annual fundraising evenings for our Canadian office and our USA office are highly anticipated events that you will not want to miss out on! ...
East Africa Famine Response
August 2, 2011
Through an existing partnership in Kenya, Hungry For Life will be responding to the current famine crisis in East Africa. The Canadian government has announced that it will also match every dollar donated to a registered Canadian charity on a 1 to 1 basis ...
New Shekinah Band Album Now Available
July 5, 2011
We're excited to announce the long-awaited debut CD/DVD from the Shekinah Band, What You Do With What You Know, is now available for purchase. Visit www.whatyoudowithwhatyouknow.com to find out ...
Sneak Peak at Debut Shekinah Band Album
June 21, 2011
A worship video featuring the first track from the upcoming Shekinah Band album "What You Do With What You Know" is now online: Click here to watch it ...
3 teams in 3 weeks to 3 continents
May 24, 2011
Trip activity is currently ramping up, as the prime season for sending teams has arrived. Three such groups are the main focus of this update ...
Team returns after successful trip to Guatemala
April 7, 2011
A team from Trail Alliance Church recently got back after an impacting time in Central America, where they helped build onto a church building and ran kids' programs. Click here to read more about their trip and how it changed many lives.
HFL USA Teams Return from Haiti
March 21, 2011
HFL USA just had two teams return after amazing and impacting trips to Haiti ...
Who We Are video
March 18, 2011
Would you like to know more about HFL and our vision of seeing the world changed, and learn how your church can get involved? ...
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Response
March 14, 2011
In light of the recent tsunami in Japan and subsequent devastation and tragic loss of life, Hungry For Life is committed to pray for those who suffer, and ...
Year-end Newsletter Now Online
March 8, 2011
Our most recent newsletter is now available to view or download digitally. Click here to read about how God has been impacting lives all around the world this year.
The last Shekinah
February 10, 2011
Yes, it's true, Shekinah as we know it will be no more after March 5th ...
Shekinah Band Hits the Studio
February 10, 2011
This weekend the Shekinah Band will be in the studio recording songs of worship for an upcoming CD/DVD release, entitled What You Do With What You Know ...
Crossroads Community Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
December 14, 2010
"[The thing I plan to change over the next six months is to] re-evaluate how much I have compared to my new friends in Juarez." ...
Surrey Alliance Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
December 8, 2010
"[In the next six months I will] look for somewhere to serve the Surrey Alliance Church body, ask God to show me how I can be a part of the solution to injustice in my world and to give not just generously, but sacrificially." ...
Hillside Community Church, Kenya: Team Testimonials
December 8, 2010
"[This trip has impacted me and helped me learn] that I cannot fix everything and that God is in control. I can only do what God gives me to do if I am willing to let Him be the guide. I need to be ready to hear His voice." ...
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
December 8, 2010
"[One highlight was] the joy in Christian Haitians – even in the midst of difficult times – knowing they didn’t 'lose everything.' Their faith is strong." ...
Greendale Mennonite & Simple Churches, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
December 8, 2010
“[One highlight was] seeing Ira and Alexander at the handicap banquet. They hadn’t been out of the house for over a year. They came to see us. They invited us to come to their house for a visit. They call us family and are so happy to see us.” ...
Calvary Chapel Whidbey Island, Haiti: Team Testimonials
December 7, 2010
“[What broke my heart was] the contrast between the desperate poverty and the joy experienced and shared by the local believers. God reminded me there is a right and a wrong way to help the poorest and least of these. I’m still not totally clear on what that is though it does not involve pity or piety.” ...
Mid-year Newsletter Now Online
December 1, 2010
Our most recent fall newsletter is now available to view or download digitally. Click here to read about how God has been impacting lives all around the world this year.
Auction Fundraiser a Huge Success!
November 29, 2010
Hungry For Life's 7th annual silent auction and celebration was a fiercely fought nail-biter of a "game" with everyone coming out a winner! ...
Mountain View Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
October 27, 2010
"[One highlight I experienced on this trip was] the night that we went to a home in Babicora. We sang songs in English and Spanish and praised God together, it was so powerful. There is no doubt at all that God was in the room that night and that He was smiling." ...
Shekinah Team, Kenya: Team Testimonials
August 26, 2010
"[One highlight I experienced on this trip was] being able to see Kenya, Africa and enjoying the landscape, trees, vines and fruit. Seeing their way of life, like the vendors and shops along the road, the people walking, and the motor taxies, was all a highlight.” ...
2010 Auction & Celebration Tickets Now Available
August 26, 2010
The annual fundraising evenings for our Canadian office and our USA office are highly anticipated events. You will certainly not want to miss them! ...
Pakistan Emergency Response
August 18, 2010
As with the rest of the global community, our hearts are heavy for the people of Pakistan and specifically the millions of people affected by the flooding. ...
Cochrane Alliance Church, Guatemala1: Team Testimonials
August 11, 2010
“[One Highlight for me was] actually seeing the houses we worked on.” ...
“[This trip] showed me that I can make a difference in someone’s life.” ... “[The experience has changed me by knowing] I could make a difference, which lifted my spirits.” ...
Another Church Team in Guatemala
August 11, 2010
On the weekend another team of 13 from Cochrane Alliance Church (Alberta, Canada) left for a week-long trip to Guatemala. ...
Shekinah Team in Kenya
July 22, 2010
After a year and a half of planning, raising funds and talking about the trip, 21 Shekinah attendees, including a few HFL staff members, have finally arrived in Kenya! ...
Pockets of Change New Website
July 8, 2010
It was March 2009—16 months ago—when a local couple, Justin and Lorene Keitch, quit their jobs and started full-time on a special HFL-initiated project called Pockets of Change. Since then, they’ve traveled all over Western Canada, as well as all over the world ...
Four Staff Back from Kenya
July 6, 2010
Four HFL staff arrived back yesterday from a week of traveling in Kenya. Dave, Heidi, Chad and Jackie were there to meet with our field partners and to further access the projects HFL is facilitating there. ...
Alberta Church Team in Guatemala
July 5, 2010
A team of 31 youth and leaders from Cochrane Alliance Church, along with three HFL staff are in San Raymundo, Guatemala for 10 days to work alongside the Latin American Christian & Missionary Alliance. ...
Promontory Community Church, Uganda: Team Testimonials
July 2, 2010
“Meeting Piet and Pita was an amazing experience.” ... “I am amazed how little they own but at the same time how much they truly have.” ... “This trip has opened my eyes to the situation of the people of Uganda and now I am going to change the way I do things.”
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
June 25, 2010
“[Two highlights I experienced] were handing out bags of rice to the kids at the children’s church and having a very successful clinic.” ... “This trip has impacted me [both] spiritually and non-spiritually. Going to the Church services [in Haiti] have made me realize how people who go through so much still have just as much faith or more [than me]. It has brought me closer to God”
Chilliwack Team in Uganda
June 7, 2010
The team of seven from Promontory Community Church have arrived safely at Noah’s Ark Children’s Home in Mukono, Uganda. They are there to ...
SouthSide Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
May 20, 2010
“[Highlights were] working with locals, prepping the school site and making connections with partners and the Haitian people.” ... “[This trip is] an amazing experience, one that I won’t forget. I see the need for change and also see the impact that has already been done.” ...
Haiti: One Team out and Another One in
May 18, 2010
A team of five from SouthSide Church in Chilliwack traveled to Haiti last week, and spent six days in Mirebalais at Haiti Children’s Home. They were there to assess the land for the primary school, ...
Chilliwack Alliance Church, Peru: Team Testimonials
April 30, 2010
"[One highlight was] the dedication of the "local translators" in reaching their own people. They focused on literacy in the local communities . Once literate, they can read the Bible." ... "[This trip gave me a] greater appreciation for the Bible I have in my own language and a great appreciation for long-term missionaries."
Chilliwack Church Team in Peru
April 13, 2010
A team of nine from Chilliwack Alliance Church, as well as Kelly from Hungry For Life, flew to Peru this week to aid the Peruvian organization of ADIA, ...
Trail Alliance Church, Guatemala: Team Testimonials
March 26, 2010
“God showed me that His language is universal, and that is love.” ...
“It [this trip] has opened my eyes to a new culture and how everything that I have should be valued.” ...
“I want to talk with God more and have my heart matched with His.” ...
Thoughts from Haiti
March 26, 2010
The following was written by HFL staff member, Andrew Hawkes, during his recent assessment trip to Haiti.
“How was it?” I’m sure that will be your first question when I get back to Canada. And it’s a fair one. ...
Hungry For Life Book is Released
March 23, 2010
Hungry For Life’s Executive Director has written his first book, which was published earlier this month. Hungry For Life: A Vision of the Church that Would Transform the World has now been released and is available for sale. ...
Two Staff in Haiti
March 16, 2010
At the end of last week, two HFL staff—Dave and Andrew—landed in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on another assessment trip to the country devastated by the January 12 earthquake. They have been ...
BC Church Team in Guatemala
March 10, 2010
A team of ten from Trail Alliance Church, as well as two Hungry For Life staff members—Kelly and Kayla—are now en route for a 10-day trip to Guatemala. This is the church’s first trip to the Central American country, and ...
Shekinah Changes and Additions
March 10, 2010
At Shekinah on Sunday, March 7, Dave (Executive Director) introduced a change that would be taking place over the next year in regard to our motivational ministry. Dave shared that God is leading Hungry For Life, and specifically the ministry of Shekinah, into a new area of growth and effectiveness. ...
Fasting and Prayer in Haiti
March 5, 2010
One month after the January 12 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, President Preval cancelled the annual Mardi Gras celebrations and called his nation to three days of fasting and prayer. ...
Assessment Team from Canada in Haiti - Udate #2
March 4, 2010
On Tuesday, February 23, three HFL staff members and two others from BC landed in Haiti to assess the earthquake damages to our field partners’ homes and ministry compounds. ...
Pockets of Change Update
February 24, 2010
It was a year ago this month that Justin and Lorene Keitch, a couple in the Chilliwack-area, quit their graphic design and newspaper editor jobs, respectively, and started working full time on the Pockets of Change project. ...
Assessment Team from Canada in Haiti - Update #1
February 24, 2010
A team of five—three HFL staff members, a leader from Surrey Alliance Church and a leader from the Cranbrook group—landed safely in Haiti on Tuesday, February 23. ...
Haiti Earthquake Response Update #4
February 17, 2010
The generous donors of Hungry For Life have raised within the last month a total of $73,166.07! We are working with our partners, Haiti ARISE and Haiti Children’s Home, to assess the earthquake damage and ...
Recent Assessment Trip to Kenya
February 12, 2010
Chad Martz (International Director of Operations) just returned from a trip to Kenya this week. He and Mike Bell (Director of HFL USA) spent two weeks overseas for two reasons. "Reason number one," Chad begins, "was to meet up with our partners" involved in the CIDA grant garden projects. ...
Haiti Earthquake Response Update #3
January 29, 2010
It was just over two weeks ago that an earthquake changed the landscape of Haiti forever. It has been on the forefront of the media, news and internet, but as time moves on, so does the coverage. Hungry for Life, however, has already taken efforts to formulate plans ...
Haiti Earthquake Response Update #2
January 15, 2010
As compassion for Haiti turns into aid dollars, many are wondering how they can best help this hurting country. Long after the big aid organizations have left and the world has once again forgotten this troubled nation, Haitians will be left with a broken country. Hungry for Life ...
Haiti Earthquake Response Update #1
January 13, 2010
Hungry For Life has heard from both our partners in Haiti—-Haiti ARISE and Haiti Children’s Home--and all are safe! Currently, Lisa from Haiti ARISE is in Canada with her three children and heard from Marc earlier today. ...
Haiti Earthquake Response
January 12, 2010
As news continues to break on the recent earthquake in Haiti, Hungry For Life is preparing to respond. We are currently attempting to contact our field partners to first gather information on their safety and that of their projects and communities. ...
Springbank Community Church, Uganda: Team Testimonals
December 14, 2009
“[Two highlight were] being part of the work in Mukono and meeting the missionaries and their practical application of God’s word.” ... “[This trip] strengthened my commitment to support work in developing countries [and gave me] insight into the perception of the western approach to aid to developing countries.”
Surrey Alliance Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
November 17, 2009
“[One highlight was] experiencing worship time with the Haitians.” ...
“[On this trip there were] many reminders of God’s unconditional love and faithfulness for all who receive Him. I am encouraged to be more vulnerable and risk more.” ...
Hillside Community Church, Kenya: Team Testimonials
November 5, 2009
“[One highlight was] initial treatment of two very sick children to malaria and being able to facilitate transfer to district hospital.” ... “[This trip was impactful because of an] increased awareness of the medical system and medical needs of people in Siaya.” ...
Surrey Team in Haiti
November 5, 2009
After a commissioning service at Surry Alliance Church on Sunday morning, a team of 15 were off to the Caribbean to work alongside HaitiARISE Ministries (HAM) in Grand Goave, Haiti. The team will be ...
BC Church in Kenya
October 22, 2009
HFL team leader, Gerry and eleven individuals from Hillside Community Church in Coquitlam, BC traveled this week to Kenya. They are working alongside our Kenyan partner, Edgar, in the village of Boro. The team is helping with ...
Chilliwack Group, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
October 8, 2009
“I will be more grateful for what I have at home when I return.” ...
“I felt the Lord’s blessings on our projects, activities, and our team fellowship.” ... “It was an eye-opening experience to see how much we take for granted in Canada.”
Mountain View Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
October 6, 2009
“[This trip has impacted me by seeing] the need for the gospel and the resident pastor. [There] seems to be more people in Babicora who are seeking.”
“[One highlights was] having Cristobal (from Babicora) take us on a walk with him to go and ...
Crossroads Community Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
September 29, 2009
“[One highlight was] seeing the smiles of the people’s faces, knowing that we blessed them.”
“[One highlight was] getting to know people that I see every Sunday, but never talk to. Also, help a most amazing group of people by just simply painting a building.” ...
Chilliwack Group in Ukraine
September 23, 2009
A team of ten from the Chilliwack area have traveled to Eastern Ukraine to work alongside John and Nadia Bokoch doing orphan and widow care. The three-week trip will also help the team to assist with needed renovations to one of the churches in the area. ...
Two Church Teams in Mexico
September 23, 2009
On Saturday morning, a team of six from Crossroads Community Church and another team of eight from Mountain View Alliance Church traveled to Juarez, Mexcio to work alongside Pastor Tomas with the Tarahumara and Pima peoples. ...
Alberta Family Team in Uganda
September 3, 2009
A married couple, both doctors, and their son from Calgary, Alberta have arrived in Uganda at Noah's Ark Children's Ministry Uganda (NACMU). They are there to investigate the newly constructed medical clinic and ...
Beach Corner Church, Peru: Team Testimonials
August 31, 2009
“[One highlight] was going to Huanca Huanca and spending time with kids there.” ... “I am more thankful of the life I have and won’t take as many things for granted.” ... “I learned to trust that everything will work out.” ...
North Edmonton Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
August 14, 2009
“[Highlights I experienced were] Meeting Pastor Tomas and understanding God’s vision for him as well as [God’s] providence for this ministry and how it has been impacting so many people in various ways and meeting the people that this ministry has impacted.” ...
Alberta Church Team in Peru
August 10, 2009
Beach Corner Church in Stony Plain, AB has sent thirteen people, along with HFL staff Kelly, to Peru. The team will be working to build long-term relationships with ...
Edmonton Church Team in Mexico
August 5, 2009
North Edmonton Alliance Church sent a group of eight young adults to central Mexico on Saturday, August 1, 2009. The team will be working alongside Pastor Tomas Bencomo, Brenda Granados and the Tarahumara Ministries in Rio Chico ...
Fraser Valley, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
July 7, 2009
“[Hightlights of the trip were] visiting widows, and having widows over for a special dinner and hearing their testimonies. Hearing their life stories during communism and afterwards.”
“I was excited how our funds came in within such a short time for the trip to the Ukraine. We made plans but God changed some of them for the good, and I felt so good about how things worked out for His good!” ...
Promontory Community Church, Uganda: Team Testimonials
July 7, 2009
“I was reminded of how God uses brokenness to make things beautiful.”
“The one thing that stands out the most to me is how education that we take from granted in North America can make such a difference in the lives of the children and community.” ...
Springbank Community Church, Uganda: Team Testimonials
June 30, 2009
“The trip has reinforced God’s call on my life to care for the orphan, widow and the alien, and that reconfirmed the compassion in my heart for overseas missions.”
“I saw the ugliness and beauty in poverty of the third world. And that God loves His people regardless of where they live and He’s always taking care of them.” ...
BC Church Team in Uganda
June 5, 2009
A group of three from Promontory Community Church have arrived in Mukono, Uganda, and have met up with their HFL team leader, Steve, who was already there with a previous team. The goal for their 8-day trip is to ...
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
June 5, 2009
“I have never been outside Canada or the US prior to this trip. Seeing a different culture from this point of view was very valuable.”
“[I have learned] to not take things for granted (i.e. clean water). [Also,] put others first.” ...
Alberta Church Team in Uganda
May 22, 2009
A group of eight adults from Springbank Community Church have arrived in Mukono, Uganda to work alongside our field partners at Noah's Ark Children's Ministry (NACMU). ...
Ukrainian Perogy Fundraiser
May 21, 2009
Over 150 people crowded into the gymnasium of Broadway Mennonite Church in Chilliwack, BC on Wednesday evening, May 20, to raise funds for HFL-facilitated projects in eastern Ukraine. ...
Cranbrook Community Team in Haiti
May 21, 2009
The community of Cranbrook, BC has sent a team of 10 to Grand Goave, Haiti to work alongside our partners at HaitiARISE Ministries (HAM). HFL staff Jackie is traveling with them as the HFL team leader; ...
Ukrainian Shipment Sent
May 7, 2009
On May 6, five people headed south across the USA border to ship 85 boxes to the Ukraine. Former Ukraine team members and friends have been collecting, sorting and boxing up...
SouthSide Community Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
May 6, 2009
“One highlight for me was taking the three-hour trek up through the mountains following the kids home from school. It was an area of Haiti, well Mirebalais, that I have never seen before. It was amazing to..."
Church Team and Pockets of Change in Haiti
April 23, 2009
SouthSide Community Church has sent a team of 13 to Mirebalais, Haiti for just over a week. The team will be working alongside Haiti Children’s Home, ministering to the orphans there as well as ...
Surrey Alliance Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
March 30, 2009
“One day we went evangelizing to the community around HaitiARISE. That’s something I’ll never forget; often in North America we don’t get to share the gospel with people … but that day 35 people came to Christ. Wow.” ...
Shekinah in Calgary
March 26, 2009
The Shekinah band is on the road and will be leading worship times this weekend at Rocky Mountain College during the Global Focus 2009 missions event. The band has the privilege of leading three of the sessions, ...
Canadian International Development Agency Grant
March 17, 2009
In an effort to join with those who seek social and economic progress, we have been working to expand our funding and networking base. After much learning and hours of work, we were recently awarded our first CIDA grant. ...
Guatemala Assessment Trip
March 12, 2009
Two staff—Chad and Kelly—as well as our USA National Director, Mike, were recently in Guatemala, visiting with potential field partners and researching possible projects for churches who wish to work in Latin America. ...
Tax Receipts and the 2008 Year-end Update
February 16, 2009
We have mailed out the 2008 tax receipts to our Hungry For Life donors. If you donated last year and do not receive one by the end of February, please call our office. ...
International Partnership Training
February 12, 2009
Usually Friday evenings and Saturdays are quiet around our office, but last weekend was different! There were 15 people in attendance at our first church / group leader training workshop. ...
Hungry For Life USA
January 16, 2009
We are pleased to announce the new expansion of Hungry For Life USA. Mike Bell from Draper, Utah has a passion to motivate and mobilize churches and groups in the United States to demonstrate the love of God worldwide. ...
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
December 19, 2008
“[One highlight was] being a part of such a giving, caring group of strong individuals [and] being able to care for Ginna, a little girl who needed love and some nursing and medical care.” ... “[This trip caused me to] think of my way of living differently and challenged [me] to live differently. Not in such excess.”
Dessert Fundraiser a Success!
December 9, 2008
Hungry For Life’s fifth annual silent auction and celebration was a smash hit! The evening was a huge success with over 350 guests, 300 auction items and a net revenue of over $60,000. Highlights included: ...
Cranbrook Medical Team in Haiti
December 1, 2008
On Wednesday a team of eleven from the small BC town of Cranbrook left Canada heading to Haiti for nine days of medical clinic at the HaitiARISE compound. They will also spend time touring the Grand Goave Hospital, ...
Beach Corner Church, Peru: Team Testimonials
December 1, 2008
“[This trip] confirmed our desire to minister with ATEK.” ...
“[One highlight was] seeing progress since our last trip in July and being welcomed back by ATEK, local staff, and people in Huanca Huanca.” ... “[I have] a new appreciation for our working standards and living standards here in Canada.” ...
Office Sponsorship Still Available
November 25, 2008
Once again we had a great response from our “Pick Up the Tab” display at our 2008 Auction and Celebration evening; thanks to all our generous donors who helped to raise more than last year. If you missed out ...
Alberta Church Team in Peru
November 10, 2008
A team of nine leaders from Beach Corner Church, along with two staff from HFL, started their 16-day trip to Peru. The team is in Cusco to aid ATEK in the building of the Center for Operations and Training. They will also ...
Greendale Mennonite Church, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
November 10, 2008
“[One highlight was] being able to share my testimony.” ... “[One highlight was] spending time with the kids at the orphanage. I got to teach many of them how to spool knit just like I did with my own children at home. The kids couldn’t get enough of it!” ...
Auction and Celebration Sold Out!
November 4, 2008
Tickets for the 2008 Auction and Celebration dessert evening went on sale in July and all 350 are now sold! This is the earliest we’ve seen tickets purchased and we are more excited than ever for this year’s event! We are ...
Another Church Team in Ukraine
October 20, 2008
A team of twelve from Greendale Mennonite Church in Chilliwack spent yesterday traveling across the northern hemisphere, and will arrive today in Nikopol, Ukraine. They will be spending two weeks ...
2008 Mid-year Update
October 20, 2008
This semi-annual newsletter features stories and events from recent Hungry For Life activity at home and around the world. This issue includes the story of a young woman, Nadia, who was given a second chance at life, as well as ...
Simple Churches, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
October 14, 2008
“[One highlight was] the widow in Shishkno—how much it meant and how it blessed her that we would come all this way to visit her …” ... “I need God to do all things.” ... "[One highlight was] the lady at the mental institute. When we gave her the banana, chocolate and cookies, she cried and cried. … I sat with her for close to a half hour while she cried and told me she loves me …”
Mountain View Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
October 6, 2008
"[One highlight was] being invited again and again into a home in Babicora, to eat and sing with the family and have them come and help us on our jobsite …." ... "I realize how we Canadians pack so much “stuff” around, and spend more of our lives taking care of our “stuff” than doing God’s work!" ...
Two Teams: Mexico and Ukraine
September 29, 2008
A team of six from Mountain View Alliance Church in Kitimat, BC are half-way through their time in Mexico. ... A team of nine—most from Simple Churches and few others from across Canada—are on their way to Ukraine for two weeks.
A Night at the Oscars
September 16, 2008
The night you’ve been waiting for is fast approaching—are you ready? Dress up in your finest and arrive in style at Hungry For Life’s 2008 Auction & Celebration on Friday, November 21. This year’s dessert night and fundraiser will be held at Heritage Alliance Church in Abbotsford at 7pm.
The Caribbean and USA Hit by Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
September 12, 2008
Gustav, Hanna and Ike have recently ripped through many countries, including Haiti and the southern states, where Hungry For Life has been and/or is still working. Waveland, MS, where Katrina hit the hardest three years ago, was under mandatory evacuation ...
Springbank Community Church, Uganda: Team Testimonials
September 10, 2008
“[One highlight was] watching happy children play and be loved individually by Piet and Pita [field partners].” “It [this trip] confirmed my interest in Africa. And it has taught me about love in a parenting way.” “It [this trip] reinforced the view that all humans are created equal regardless of the skin color, and if you can just see the commonalities you can almost forget the race.”
Surrey Alliance Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
September 8, 2008
“It [this trip] has given me (once again) the realization that there are people out there who need our help. I need to stop getting sucked into the bubble of our rich lifestyle that’s so hard to see out of. I need to remember the people of Haiti.” “It’s [this trip] changed the way I view ‘richness’ … In a way, they [Haitians] are more rich in faith and spirit than we are as North Americans.”
Church Teams in Mexico and Uganda
August 26, 2008
A team of seven from Crossroads Community Church in Chilliwack left on Saturday, headed on a vision/work trip to Mexico. ... A team of missions leaders from Springbank Community Church in Calgary left on Saturday, bound for Noah’s Ark Children’s home in Uganda. ...
A Church Team in Haiti
August 18, 2008
A team of nine from Surrey Alliance Church in Surrey, BC, along with Paul DenHaan from HFL, arrived in Haiti safely this morning. The team is working alongside Mountain Top Ministries (MTM), ...
Mountain View Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
August 18, 2008
“I am going to be more respectful of people and be thankful of what we have ‘cause some people don’t have anything.” “It has really reinforce the concept of, we are all (no matter where we’re from) brothers and sisters in Christ, and we form the body of Christ.” “I have a new appreciation for where God has put me and all He has given me.” ...
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Ecuador: Team Testimonials
August 11, 2008
"I’ve learned how to love others on a much deeper level than I ever have in the past." "I’ve become a lot more comfortable in who I am and in my faith." "One thing I am going to do differently is to make every day have a purpose." ...
A Church Team in Mexico
August 11, 2008
A team of six from Mountain View Alliance Church in Kitimat, BC are already in the middle of their two-week trip in Mexico. Lead by HFL staff Sherri Nelson, this team ...
Church Team in the News
July 25, 2008
The Greendale Mennonite Church October Ukraine team was featured on the front page of the Chilliwack Times on Tuesday, July 22. The article highlighted the trip’s purpose and the Saturday fundraiser that will ...
Beach Corner Church, Peru: Team Testimonials
July 21, 2008
“This trip made me appreciate what I have.” “This trip made me more thankful for what I have.” “It [this trip] has broadened my view of everything, and made me realize how lucky I am.” “I have learned to be more grateful and have seen how people are valued in Peru.”
A Church Team in Kenya
July 4, 2008
A team of 7 from Hillside Community Church in Coquitlam, BC have started their 22-day trip to Africa, lead by HFL staff Jackie Edinborough. They will be spending time in ...
Canadian Church Teams in South America
July 2, 2008
A team of 18 from Beach Corner Church in Stoney Plain, AB have taken flight today for a 16 trip to Cusco, Peru. ... and a team of 9 from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, ON will be spending the month of July in Manta, Ecuador. ...
Sacred Infusion: Intentional Prayer. Explosive Power.
May 6, 2008
This month at Shekinah, Hungry For Life unveiled the new prayer initiative called Sacred Infusion. Prayer is a core value of Hungry For Life: “we recognize that we care completely dependent on the power of God, communion with God is the source of power to fulfill the mission.” Because we have a high priority on prayer within our ministry, we also have a passion for ...
We've Moved!
May 5, 2008
It was four years ago in October when three people moved the Hungry For Life office from the Blundell’s basement to a warehouse apartment in Chilliwack. As Hungry For Life grew from four to nineteen staff members, ...
Another Opportunity to Join Our Team
April 3, 2008
Hungry For Life is currently seeking individuals who are passionate about worshiping God with their lives and committed to worldwide compassion and justice. There is a brand new position in the Communications department for ...
Kenya Emergency Relief
April 2, 2008
The end of December 2007 and into the New Year was a difficult time for the African country of Kenya. Sparked by suspicions of an election conspiracy and fueled by tribal rivalry, this previously stable and peaceful nation was ...
Haitian Primary School Now Serving 500
April 2, 2008
The Dumay school provides free elementary education for 500 children from preschool to grade six. Since many children in rural areas in Haiti eat less than one meal a day, having a cafeteria and feeding centre program for the enrolled students enables them to ...
Calvary Church, Peru: Team Testimonials
April 2, 2008
“It [this trip] has shown me how blessed I am, how well off I am, and how easy I have it, and what a curse that can be.”
“I have realized I am the one who needs to make changed before I try to change/help others.”
“It [this trip] reminded me ...
A Saskatchewan Church Team in Peru
March 17, 2008
A team of 9 from Calvary Church in Saskatoon arrived in Cusco on Saturday morning. They will be ...
A Vision and a Challenge
March 4, 2008
Over the past few years, we have been very encouraged by signs of life within the Church in North America. There are signs that God is moving in His Church, and in this world, and we are incredibly blessed to play a role in it. God is stirring up a ...
Opportunities to Join Our Team
February 12, 2008
Do you desire to motivate and mobilize people to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ worldwide? Do you dream of working alongside people in an international capacity? Hungry For Life is currently seeking ...
Shekinah Expressions: Part Two
January 30, 2008
Another opportunity to use creativity to worship God was available to attendees at the January Shekinah. Throughout the evening, people used chalk on large blackboards to express thoughts and feelings—what a great way to start off the new year! ...
North Shore Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
January 24, 2008
“…I’ve become more willing to be flexible. God calls us all to serve in one way or another … we just need to be willing.”
“While delivering food baskets I walked with a woman and we ...
A Mexican Christmas for a Church Team
December 21, 2007
A team of 29 from North Vancouver will arrive tomorrow evening on the west coast of the Baja California, in the city of Ensenada. They will be working alongside ...
To Bid or Not to Bid?
December 4, 2007
It was a productive night of bargaining for most, but for all it was certainly memorable. Friday, November 16 was HFL’s fourth annual Auction and Celebration evening. The attendees ...
Ediger & Sons Team in Haiti
November 21, 2007
A team of 11 from around the Fraser Valley area arrived in Port-Au-Prince on the weekend. They will be ...
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
November 13, 2007
“Gaining the respect from other team members, hosts and Haitians reaffirms my worth in life.”
“I loved visiting with the people. Learning about their ...
A Reunion in Ukraine
November 2, 2007
A few months ago, a unique opportunity was made available for a small group of women who were part of the original HFL Ukraine team in 2004 to travel ...
Shekinah Expressions
October 26, 2007
As the sun disappeared from the Sunday sky, over 500 people had gathered in the sanctuary at Chilliwack Alliance Church. The October Shekinah evening began with...
Bethel Mennonite Church, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
October 16, 2007
“It was a blessing to have hands-on experience in packing up and handing out clothing and hampers. It was a humbling experience.”
“Helping those in need is fulfilling.”
“There is so much ...
Cranbrook Team Arrives in Haiti
October 16, 2007
This team of five landed in Haiti this afternoon to show ...
In Loving Memory
October 2, 2007
The following is a letter from the directors of Viliage of Hope in Kitwe, Zambia.
Dear Friends,
The Village of Hope has the opportunity to bring hope to many children...
Requesting Thine Honoured Presence
September 26, 2007
Hark now, all good sirs and faire maidens: the 2007 Hungry For Life Auction and Celebration will take place on Friday, November 16 at ...
Church Group in Ukraine
September 26, 2007
Early Tuesday morning, 13 adults from Bethel Mennonite Church started their 16-day trip to Eastern Europe. They arrived in Ukraine and ...
Surrey Alliance Church, Haiti: Team Testimonials
September 5, 2007
“Watching people become filled with joy over a small bag of rice has made me ralize how I shouldn’t take food for granted.”
“Wealth and money does not always mean happiness. Loving God for all He has given you will keep you happy no matter what he has blessed you with.”
“I realized ...
Mountain View Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
August 29, 2007
“Kitimat will be different with us seven as our hearts will be connected more than ever—we were Jesus’ hands feet to our world!”
“Working so closely with my brothers and sisters in Kitimat has made me ...
A Church Team in the Caribbean
August 17, 2007
Early this morning, 13 youth and adults from Surrey Alliance Church as well as three from HFL boarded an American Airlines plane to ...
A Fair Opportunity
August 13, 2007
With the barns at Heritage Park full of noisy livestock and merchants selling jam and other homemade items, the Chilliwack Fair is a summertime tradition. The children look forward every year, with much anticipation, to ...
Another Church Team in Mexico
August 13, 2007
On Saturday, August 11, in the early morning hours, two HFL leaders and seven Mountain View Alliance Church members drove to Seattle and ...
Project, Teams & Logistics Report - Quarter 2, 2007
August 9, 2007
The second quarter of this year has been busy with lots of team and project activities. Click ...
A Perfect Fit
August 9, 2007
After over a year without a Director of Logistics and much praying for someone to continue this important part of the ministry, God has again brought along the right person at the right time. Paul DenHaan ...
A Growing Board of Directors
August 7, 2007
Six men and HFL’s Executive Director, Dave, spend an evening every three months reviewing statistics and finances, discussing goals and planning for the future. Most recently though, ...
North Shore Alliance Church, Mexico: Team Testimonials
July 30, 2007
“I have learned to trust God a lot more, which I think has deepened my faith.”
“Being in situations where it has been that the only way of getting through them has been ...
Coquitlam Alliance Churh, Mexico: Team Testimonials
July 30, 2007
“Scripture says, ‘to whom much is given, much is required.’ I know that God is prompting me to give more of my time, my talents and my resources. Now is the time and I must follow His leading!”
“I have been challenged as well to ...
Three Church Teams in Mexico
June 30, 2007
This Canada Day long weekend marks the start of the 2007 summer season and, for most, the opportunity for vacation. But for over 60 people from across the lower mainland, their summer plans include two weeks of ...
Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
June 19, 2007
“The one memorable highlight of my trip was being able to interact with the children we took care of. Kids are so amazing in general, but watching their reaction ...
North Shore Alliance Church, Ukraine: Team Testimonials
June 19, 2007
[One highlight I experienced was] “to worship with the people of Ukraine. Whether it was in our host home, the vehicle, the churches, the community dinners or in a small dark home, when we sang to the Lord our souls ...
Wanted: Assistant Director of International Teams
June 19, 2007
Do you desire to motivate and mobilize people to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ worldwide? Do you dream of working alongside people in an international capacity? Do you have strong leadership and communication skills? ...
A New Website Coming Soon!
June 11, 2007
With ever-increasing local and international activity, its time to makeover HFL’s look and design! The HFL staff have been working hard—day and night—to ...
Asia Earthquake Emergency Response
January 10, 2005
Everyone is seeing the incomprehensible devastation throughout Asia. Even at this early stage over 33,000 people thus far have been reported dead. There are hundreds of thousands ...
HFL Staff Return from Haiti
January 22, 2005
Dave Blundell, HFL CEO, and Tim Visscher, HFL Project Manager, returned today from Haiti. Hungry For Life is facilitating ...
HFL Staff Return from Sri Lanka
February 15, 2005
Chad Martz, HFL Director of International Projects, and Tim Visscher, HFL Project Manager, returned from Sri Lanka. Hungry For Life is facilitating an “Adopt a Community” project for ...
Medical Equipment and Supplies Arrive in Nigeria
May 24, 2005
After months of waiting, the first container of medical equipment and supplies has finally arrived at Grace Hospital in Imo State, Nigeria! The second container is set to arrive ...
Zambian Food Shortage
December 2, 2005
A failed harvest in Zambia is pushing the nation towards a serious food shortage in the coming months. According to reports from our local Zambian partner and the UN World Food Program, at least 1.7 million Zambians ...
Semi-truck Headed to Mississippi
December 2, 2005
Genesis Church (Foley, Alabama), and many churches in the southern USA, have been serving the people of Waveland, Mississippi (Hancock County) since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in August. Pete Sattler ...
Semi-truck Arrival in Mississippi
December 15, 2005
We received word from Waveland on Wednesday December 14, 2005 that the 53' semi-truck arrived safely and was unloaded successfully! (This Mississippi ocean-front town was devasted by Hurricane Katrina in August.) Donated items, such as ...
Aid Container on the Way to Haiti
January 12, 2006
This past week Hungry For Life staff and volunteers loaded a 20 ft container bound for Haiti. Through the many different partnerships both in Canada and Haiti, we were able to ...
Zambian Container Shipped
March 10, 2006
Hungry For Life is facilitating a 40’ general purpose container from Coquitlam Alliance Church to Village of Hope - Kitwe & Lusaka. Coquitlam Alliance partnered with New Beginnings Warehouse (Surrey) to ...
Hungry For Life USA
April 4, 2006
Hungry For Life International has received 501c3 status in the United States. This completes the process of ...
Eden Mennonite Ukraine Trip Update
May 2, 2006
On April 17, a group of 11 from Eden Mennonite Church in Chilliwack embarked on a journey to Eastern Ukraine with the objective of ...
A Staff Member Moves On
May 4, 2006
Brett Klassen first became involved with Hungry For Life International through school, interning with the organization in 2003-04. This experience, coupled with his gifts and passions, led him to ...
Clean Water in Zambia
May 15, 2006
Zambian children will often walk 2-4 miles daily to find water; these sources of water often contain all kinds of diseases that impact their health condition and average life expectancy. Upon hearing of the great need for clean water ...
A Treasure-filled Evening in Cranbrook
May 15, 2006
Captain Jack Sparrow (aka auctioneer Gery Schubert), along with “Grey Beard” (aka Dr. Bob Culter) and “Shiny Tiny” (aka Rick Klassen), were in full costume on Saturday evening, May 13th, for the ...
Zambian Container Arrives
May 23, 2006
The 40' container sent by Coquitlam Alliance Church to Zambia has arrived at the Village of Hope compound in Kitwe! The container contained ...
Building Houses, Building Homes
June 5, 2006
Twenty-six individuals have arrived safely home after a week of intense heat and hard work on the gulf coast, USA. The town of Waveland, Mississippi was ...
In the African Jungle...Again
June 8, 2006
Since returning to Canada in December 2005 from a year in Eziama, Nigeria, Marilyn Ens has continued to be involved in Grace Hospital administration. She has spent the last five months ...
It's Not Cold Out!
June 21, 2006
On Sunday June 18, Tim Visscher flew from Seattle to Nairobi. Three flights and many hours later, he arrived safely in the warm and humid country of Kenya. His luggage, however, is a different story ...
Mexico--This is No Vacation
June 28, 2006
On Tuesday, June 26, Angela Goertzen and 18 team members from Coquitlam Alliance Church stepped off the plane into 30 Celsius weather at El Paso International Airport. Although they still had a ...
Adventures in East Africa
July 5, 2006
With a noticeable tan and a deeper appreciation for running water, Tim Visscher, and his luggage, has arrived safely back in Canada from a whirlwind assessment trip to Kenya. After a day of rest, he is ...
Trading Places
July 14, 2006
Marilyn Ens and Jacquie Edinborough flew over Eastern Canada at about the same time on Friday, July 7—going in opposite directions. Marilyn took to the skies from ...
A West Coast Experience--South of the Equator
July 28, 2006
Just before the sun rose over the horizon early Wednesday morning, 15 people gathered in the parking lot Eden Mennonite Church to begin ...
Fiesta with a Purpose
August 15, 2006
After a tearful goodbye and many hugs from Dennis and Ruth Lacoursiere, the team from Eden Mennonite began their 23 hour trip north from Peru to Canada. All 13 adults and 3 children made ...
Compassion in Lebanon
August 8, 2006
Hungry For Life International has established a partnership in southern Lebanon with Mosaic Developments. Through this partnership, HFL is able to ...
Ready to Roll
August 21, 2006
36 Hours later we have arrived!!! Our health is good; we have all of our luggage and are ...
A Few Good Men
August 24, 2006
The small Caribbean country of Haiti has a few more “blancs” walking the streets these days. A team of four men from Chilliwack Alliance Church (CAC) as well as the HFL staff team leader, Tim Visscher, arrived ...
Mission Accomplished!
September 8, 2006
The team of five men arrived back in Chilliwack at 2am Sunday morning after the 17 hour journey back from Port-au-Prince. Although they were extremely tired, they were all ...
Building and Teaching Under the African Sun
September 11, 2006
Ten world travelers arrived at Vancouver International Airport last Tuesday afternoon after their 33 hour journey from Africa. They had spent the last 16 days ...
The Three Amigos
September 11, 2006
Sunday morning Chad, HFL Director of International Operations, and two men from Aldergrove Bethel Mennonite Church flew south and landed in warm Tijuana, Mexico. They will be spending eight days and seven nights ...
Teaching by the Sea
September 11, 2006
David Banks and his wife, Grace, safely arrived at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday. They will spend 6 days in ...
A Wiseman from the East Visits Canada
September 11, 2006
HFL’s Sri Lankan partner, Pastor Ranjan, recently had his third visit to Canada; however, this time he was accompanied by ...
School's In!
October 16, 2006
As the sun rose over the mountains and the roosters crowed, the morning was full of activity and excitement in a small Haitian village. Monday, September 11, ...
David and Grace's Mission in the Mountains
October 18, 2006
David and Grace Banks had the blessing of ministering in the Philippines this September, just missing a typhoon. During our first week in the mountains north of Manila, David taught ...
Canada Meets the Caribbean
October 21, 2006
Four airports, three planes, two meals and one night later, the team of eight landed safely in Port-Au-Prince on Saturday at noon. The Caribbean sun was hiding in the clouds but the ...
Two Life-changing Weeks in Haiti
November 22, 2006
After an overnight stay in Fort Lauderdale, TX, the team of seven set foot on Canadian soil early afternoon on Sunday, November 5. The two doctors, two nurses and three helpers were glad to ...
Rise Raiser Goes to Haiti
November 24, 2006
Once the aircraft landed on Port-Au-Prince’s air strip on the afternoon of November 18, Lorri, Randy and their teenage son instantly felt the ...
A Canadian Church with a Future in Haiti
November 24, 2006
Surrey Alliance Church has sent their senior pastor packing … for a week on the island of Hispaniola with HFL staff member, Tim, to ...
A Week-long Island Tour
December 4, 2006
From the warm, Caribbean ocean-breeze to the frosty, Canadian wind-chill, the Sawatsky family, as well as Ric and Tim were all ...
A Christmas Blessing: Haiti Shoe Drive
December 7, 2006
Way up in the mountains of southern Haiti, where the climate is quite cool, 15 ,000 people call the rural village of Seguin home. It is a place where ...
Winter in Mexico
January 4, 2007
Although Chad left the wet south coast of BC on Tuesday to travel to a land of sombreros and Chihuahuas, his itinerary does not include ...
From Snow to Snow
January 15, 2007
Due to unusual winter weather conditions, Chad’s visit to the country just south of the Texas border was shorter than originally planned. He landed ...
Shekinah on the Road
January 16, 2007
A team of 10 singers and musicians braved the early Monday morning cold to pack themselves and all their gear, and head to ...
A Canadian Newspaper Highlights a Retried Couple's Work in Africa
January 30, 2007
Over the past few years, the nation of Kenya has tightly gripped two hearts and has not let go. John and Sandra Haine have created a Canadian foundation called His Blessings Foundation, which provides funds for ...
The Trailer That Could
February 1, 2007
It was a cold December morning when seven HFL staff members and two volunteers bundled up and spent the day ...
2006 Tax Receipts
February 1, 2007
Please be advised that any/all donations made to HFL in 2006 will be receipted ...
Are We There Yet?
February 2, 2007
It was 12:30pm local time, when the Boeing 737 touched down on the tarmac and three weary travelers faced the African heat at the airport in ...
Walking Like An Egyptian
February 20, 2007
With a four-hour stop in London, UK, a team of six Alliance University College students, one AUC staff and one HFL staff flew through the clear skies of northern Africa and landed in ...
A Coquitlam Church Hosts International Visitors
March 2, 2007
Saturday, February 24 was an exciting day for three friends from Mexico. Tomás (C&MA pastor), his wife, Maria, and an associate in the ministry at Juarez Alliance Church, Brenda, boarded a plane in El Paso, Texas and landed in ...
A Motion Carried
March 16, 2007
The HFL Board of Directors is pleased to announce their newest member: Mark Hutchinson. Mark has served as the ...
From Calgary to Cairo and Back
March 16, 2007
Seven university students from Alberta had an experience of a lifetime when they awoke on the morning of Friday, February 15 in a ...
An Out-of-Country Experience
March 16, 2007
Edgar Odwaro has lived in the African country of Kenya his entire life. He was born there, works there and was married there. In fact, he had never traveled out of the African borders until ...
Camping in Mississippi
April 16, 2007
Almost two years after the category-five hurricane pounded the Gulf Coast with high waves and strong winds, the rebuilding work continues to be the daily grind for many in the area that was the hardest hit. However, their load will be a little lighter this week...
A Celebration Ceremony at Grace Hospital
April 18, 2007
onday, March 26 was a day full of busyness and excitement in the community of Eziama as GraceHospital hosted an on-site commissioning ceremony. After almost two years since ...
A Special Arrival in Haiti
May 2, 2007
The trailer, packed by HFL staff and volunteers on Friday, December 8, made it to its final destination on Friday, April 13. After heading south on January 29, hopping on a ...
Unique Partnership to Release Compilation CD
May 25, 2007
With a mutual desire to motivate and mobilize the Church to act with love and compassion in the face of global poverty and injustice, Blessings Christian Marketplace and Ion Worship have teamed up with Hungry For Life International on ...
Cranbrook Community Haiti Trip Completed
June 1, 2007
From May 14-30, 2007, a team of nine from Cranbrook, BC traveled to Haiti to show compassion to ...
Cove Community Church Kenya Trip Completed
June 3, 2007
From May 9-June 1, 2007, a team of 11 traveled to Kenya to facilitate a long-term relationship between ...
Breaking Ground for Sudanese Orphans
March 5, 2007
Three weeks under the African sun would make anyone appreciate the cooler Canadian weather but for Chad, Gerry and Andreas ...
Haitian Children at Play
May 28, 2007
After a full bowl of rice and beans in the school's cafeteria, 150 students in kindergarten, grade one and grade two wander outside to play before heading back to class. A few weeks ago all they could do was find a place in the dirt or gather by the stairs and watch with envy as the older kids played a game of basketball or soccer...