We received a troubling update from ChildVoice about violence at the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Uganda where they are active. ChildVoice CEO Nathan Mandsager's letter and prayer requests about that are below. In this post we also have their regular update and a new video about their work with children affected by war around the world. Yesterday, August 25th, we were in constant communication with our team in Uganda as a crisis in the Imvepi Refugee Settlement was unfolding.

Today we have some updates and prayer requests from Jonathan's House in Central African Republic. The first is the most recent update and shares their most urgent needs and prayers. (A link to see this update with photos is at the end of the section.) The second is from Bob Bixby, Jonathan's House president, and shares the why of the ministry. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15) It has been a difficult season at Jonathan's House with the p

Today we have a message from Pastor LaCosta Van Dyk on an upcoming back to school project: Packing Blessing Bags in June FPC family, as I look back on packing the Blessing Bags in June, I continue to be overwhelmed by your generosity with your time. We had so many great helpers! We look forward to handing these bags out to those in need in our community. Packing 30 blessing bags was just the beginning—a warm up for our next chance to bless the community! We’d love to have you