Missionary newsletters
Since departing in September, we have spent the falland now winter at the head office in Wilson, NC. Being here at the office has been a blessing, but it does come with a change of pace, and the time spent away from the AWAC office and family in Kelowna has not been easy... Continue [...]
Mabaruma, a small town in northern Guyana, close to the border with Venezuela, has been facing uncertain challenging days! During the last few months, we have witnessed an increase in tension between the two countries, over the oil-rich region called Essequibo. The Venezuelan government announced that it will hold a referendum to establish this [...]
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”—Deuteronomy 31:6, ESVI am so happy to share with you that the demand for medical flights in the Philippines is increasing. As we gain [...]
Traveling can sometimes be rough, but when you’re asked to go to the other side of the world on a 17-hour flight to inspect an airplane in a remote location with little to no accommodations, it takes it to a whole new level. Well, that’s exactly what I’m doing right now as I write [...]
Our drive each way from town was 13 miles on a winding road, the last being approximately a mile of an unmaintained forestry access road. We were responsible for grading the last mile as needed in the spring and plowing the snow in the winter. I was often by myself during the week while [...]
Mission Trip: Province of Romblon I scheduled a 5-day mission trip with nurses (Dwight Gadon & Wilden Biclar) from the Adventist Hospital – Palawan to promote the air ambulance service of Adventist World Aviation because my target area is the MIMAROPA region, shortcut for Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. Continue reading [...]
The summer months have passed, and as the seasons are changing, there’s one thing that remains constant: the airplanes need fixing. Always. If they fly, they will need touch-ups and some maintenance. In the Philippines, we have been flying non-stop on life-saving missions, and with that much activity, it will catch up in the [...]
Whatever you’re facing, God is with you. Every day, God thinks of you.—Psalm 68:19 Have you ever asked someone how they were, and their answer was, “I’m fine.” Their face visually shows they are happy, but sometimes it masks the pain that lies just below the surface... Continue reading Visit Donate [...]
Roberto and Suellen offer a glimpse into their missionary work in Guyana this November. While facing challenges like drought, they've witnessed God's provision— specifically, the rain that replenished their water tanks. They've initiated school reinforcement classes for children and begun Bible studies. “We're thankful for the support that enables us to continue spreading the [...]
August was certainly another super exciting month here in Mabaruma, Guyana. Several months of preparation have materialized with our new missionaries Roberto and Sue Ellen’s permanent move to Mabaruma. Rob & Sue, as they are affectionately known to us, both 27 years of age, have left the comfort of the city to, according to them, [...]
