Notes From Olivia
Sometimes You Need a Smaller Map… and Sometimes You Just Need to Get in the Van.
During COVID, when everything shut down and I unexpectedly found myself off work for two weeks, I called my sister and told her to pack for a week and come over. At the time, that was pretty… Read More
on my desk
Questions for Fort Worth
I’m heading to a missionary conference in Fort Worth this month, so my desk is filling up with questions. I have been writing down questions about missionary care, preparation, church involvement, and what support actually helps people on the field.
Classifieds
Prayer Requests: Health as we change into fall
Seeking: Artist to showcase and support in The Workshop
Quote: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~Corrie ten Boom
Needed: A mission you would like to see featured here in the Post
Collecting: New socks, gloves, and hats as the weather changes
Around the Table
Tortillas have been a staple of Mexican cooking for thousands of years, originally made from corn long before Spanish colonization introduced… Read More
Mission Spotlight
What If the Mission Field Is Already in Your Neighborhood?
When we hear the word missions, it is easy to picture a destination far from home. For many missionaries, that is exactly what answering the call requires. However, the movement of people around the world has also created opportunities for cross-cultural ministry much closer to home.
Refuge International is one organization built around that reality. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Refuge partners with local churches to serve refugees and immigrants who are building lives in the United States. Its vision is simple: to see a Christian friend for every immigrant.
What makes the organization interesting is that much of its ministry begins with ordinary needs. Learning English. Learning to drive. Understanding a new culture. Finding community. Making a friend. Refuge gives Christians practical ways to come alongside immigrants as they navigate life, while equipping local churches to become places where newcomers are genuinely welcomed. Learn More Refuge International
REFUGE INTERNATIONAL
Field Notes
Before You Go, Learn How to Be a Guest
You may be traveling to serve, but you are still entering someone else’s home and community. Before you go, learn a little about local customs, greetings, clothing, meals, and basic phrases. Once you arrive, watch, ask questions, and follow the lead of local people and ministry partners.
The View From Here
Brazil is a country of extremes and contrasts. Half of South America falls within its borders, stretching from the dense, endless canopy of the Amazon rainforest in the… Read More
We are still opening the Workshop
The workshop shelves are still filling. Over time, this space will feature handmade goods, cultural treasures, creative kits, and products inspired by people and places around the world. Some items will come from local makers, some from artisans abroad, and some directly from the Epiphany Creations studio.
For now, consider this an invitation to stop by and see what's being created.
Visit Epiphany Creations →
The Workshop
The world is closer than you think. Whether you are exploring your first mission trip, preparing to serve overseas, or simply wondering what your next step might be, Compass Missions exists to walk alongside you. Check out our services here or contact us for more information. Visit Services →Never want to miss an update… enter your email at the bottom of the page to be updated monthly.
