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Why Local Voices?
06/08/2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve discovered that one of the best ways to be a catalyst for local outreach development is to simply share stories. As I travel around the Northwest I have the opportunity to meet some amazing people who are doing some amazing ministries! It brings joy to my heart to see folks reaching out through their [...]
Reflections on Immigration Issues
06/01/2009 By 6 Comments
. . . By Hernan Diaz, pastor of NWYM Los Amigos churches in Vancouver and Gresham. He also serves on the immigration taskforce under the Human Rights subcommittee of the Board of Local Outreach. . . . Many Latinos are angry and disappointed because of the history behind these lands we live in, both North [...]
Turning Anger to Action
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. . . By Amanda Folwell, shown here with her husband Zach and her son Judah. Amanda grew up in Southern Idaho, and together they attend Greenleaf Friends Church. For more information or to connect with her for networking, leave a comment below. . . . “The devil’s bedroom is crammed with people-the porn users, [...]
Responding to a Nudge
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. . . By Jared Jones, of North Valley Friends, in Newberg. Jared, here with his wife Jody and sons Levi (left) and Ethan, enjoys gardening and exploring sustainable living. He teaches English at Sherwood High School. . . . . I live in a privileged white, middle-class world: I’m a comfortable, married father of [...]
Keeping Current with Local Outreach – 24/7 Recovery
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. By Terry Butcher, member of the Board of Local Outreach and worshipping with Living Waters Ministries on the Couer d’Alene Reservation. . Twenty-Four/Seven in North Idaho is a transitional and mentoring outreach to individuals recovering from addictions. It is a residential program, so clients live in the houses and participate in structured programming. Most [...]
Finishing Well – The Yearly Meeting Foundation
06/01/2009 By Leave a Comment
. . Gene Christian is the estate planning consultant for the Yearly Meeting Foundation. You can contact him at 503-936-5350 or by email. . . . In a recent church service, our pastor talked about running well-and finishing well-this race we call “life.” He said many people get off to a fantastic start, but then [...]
Keeping Current with Global Outreach – Justice in Russia
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. . . Johan and Judy M. have a heart for the people of Russia. They teach at the New Humanitarian Institute in Elektrostal, a private undergraduate language school. . . On the corner of Mir and Tevosyan streets in Elektrostal, Russia, stands a poignant memorial: two flowers carved into a stern boulder, with a [...]
Global Spotlight: Rwanda
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. . By Michael Chapman of Newberg Friends Church. A goal of the Global Outreach Board is to highlight NWYM folks who are exploring overseas ministry. Michael, pictured here with his wife, Melissa, recently visited Rwanda for a graduate program internship. . .. . . I had walked up that hill many times before, but [...]
