Posts by BobandDarlene
The Fishing Connection
When I first met Titus, he told me that his people were a tribal fishing people. I said, “Yes, my people are a fishing people also!” There was an immediate God-connection as we compared fishing pictures and he shared his burden for his people. This has opened doors to interact with and equip his people.…
Read MoreMercy Includes Shoes
Through the generosity of our friends and partners we are able to help people in many ways. Recently we provided sandals for the 450 children at the Home of Peace in Bangladesh. In places where families need to choose between feeding their children and basic needs like shoes, it is a blessing to receive the…
Read MoreConnecting through Cooking
One of Darlene’s favorite things to do is cooking, so learning or teaching is a great way to connect with new friends! She has taught bread making several times and enjoys Momo parties. Momos are dumplings that are steamed or fried and can be filled with vegetables or meat. Making momos is a lengthy process…
Read MoreNepal
We are happy to travel again! We are thankful for open doors in Nepal and are amazed that we have already been here for one month! The mountains are spectacular and the people are beautiful! We have made many new friends, spent time at a home for the handicapped, traveled to faraway villages in the…
Read MoreBeing Light Sometimes includes Electricity
Vessels of Mercy is all about connections. In one remote village in Viet Nam this literally meant connecting to electricity! We are thankful for our partners who help us shine the light of God’s love in very practical ways.
Read MoreOnly One Meal a Day
The lockdowns are felt acutely in Bangladesh as most of the people who live in the rural areas are day laborers and are not allowed to leave their homes. Many families are getting by on only one meal a day, often just rice. Through the generosity of our donors and the help of our partners…
Read MoreHunger vs. Social Distancing
It has been said that people are hungry for a God who will help them get through this life and not just the life to come. On the island of Leyte, hungry bellies were filled as children with empty bowls in hand, packed a church to receive a meal and the good news of the…
Read MorePartners Meet Basic Needs
Due to continued lockdowns, many people have barely worked or have not worked at all. Because of this, many do not have enough food for their families or money for basic needs. One partner provided shoes for a needy child. Another partner bought each trike driver (basic transportation) he works with a kilo of rice.…
Read MorePhilippines – Food/Typhoon Relief
Asia has been hit hard by multiple typhoons in the past month. Recently, Super-typhoon Goni hit the Philippines, with some of the strongest winds in the Bicol province. Lives were lost and homes were destroyed.
Read MoreBangladesh – Food Relief
The Covid crisis in Bangladesh has forced many people to stop working and India has cut off imports to the country because of outbreaks of the virus. The massive flooding has destroyed crops, causing the food prices to rise drastically. Just $15.00 USD will purchase 35# of rice, 2# of lentils, 1 L of oil,…
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