We hear from Jemima Firman who has just finished her nine month Stride placement in Brazil and Bolivia.   I write this piece to you many miles above the Atlantic Sea, in flight on my way back home to London in an obnoxiously large Bolivian poncho!   As a language student of Spanish and Portuguese, … Continued

Abby Murphy is a Stay Member based in Ecuador.   When I looked up the word ‘welcome’, one of the Cambridge English Dictionary definitions was ‘to show someone that you are pleased that they are with you’.   As I was reflecting on my different involvements here in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, I kept coming back … Continued

Originally from Brazil, Lelmer and Renata Campos now serve with Latin Link in Weymouth, England.   “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” – Matthew 10:40   Renata and I arrived in Weymouth, Dorset in August 2012 to serve a local church as children’s workers … Continued

We found a family who share with us.   Ruth McKee is a Stay Member based in Peru, she serves at Shalom, a school which helps children with additional needs.   Many of our children with additional needs have experienced rejection from others and not been made to feel welcomed in society or even in … Continued

10/08/23 After our safe return to Barranquilla, we continued our El Pacto visit at two different primary schools. El Pacto is a group of churches that have established small Christian schools in very poor neighbourhoods with the purpose of loving these children and providing a safe environment to grow up in. Tal, Eden and Rhianna … Continued

Amelia Beaumont is a former Stepper, who now serves as a Mobiliser, in South West England.   Growing up, I used to read stories about missionaries – people like Gladys Aylward and Amy Carmichael – who went on to change nations because they followed God’s call on their lives, and as a 10-year-old I saw … Continued

Our first week in Colombia has been an exciting experience but took a while to adjust to the heat and way of life! 01/08/23 On the first day of work, we visited a primary school where the children were learning English. We were greeted with many smiley faces and hugs! We met children from each … Continued

Summer Camp at Vitor with the Shalom families On Tuesday morning we went to the Vitor Campsite with all the Shalom pupils and their families. Everyone had an amazing time thanks to the organisation and hard work of the Shalom team who worked non-stop from beginning to end. So much thought, preparation and attention to … Continued

Pipe and Abi Figueroa served in Colombia until 2021, before moving to London where Pipe now serves as a youth worker in a local church.   Where did Jesus chill out? Where did he have his downtime? He loved hanging out with Mary, Martha and Lazarus’ family. Why? What did he find there that meant … Continued