Author Archives: Annie W
New Homes, New Lives
“People used to make fun of me because I couldn’t provide for my family,” said Jacqueline Pierre, a single mother of three living in the impoverished community of Jubilee, Haiti. Jubilee is a squatter’s settlement on the outskirts of Gonaives, one of the poorest cities in the poorest countries of the Western Hemisphere. The desolate … Continue reading
School for the Deaf Construction Progress
Last week I was traveling throughout Haiti, visiting our Cross International mission partners in Gonaives—a large, coastal city in the north of the country with a history of voodoo, social unrest and oppressive poverty. I was particularly excited to catch up with Pastor Genada Juinato and his wife Rosa, who have been lovingly ministering to … Continue reading
New Creations
“My whole life has changed,” says 18-year-old John Michael Montilla, one of thousands of Filipinos benefiting from Cross International’s support of Gawad Kalinga, a ministry that revitalizes old, impoverished slums into new, Christ-centered communities. We help replace shacks made of tin and wood scraps with beautiful, concrete homes; clean up polluted streets; and turn a … Continue reading
It’s A Wonderful Life
My family has a yearly Christmas tradition. After a marathon day of holiday baking, we all settle down with warm cups of peppermint hot chocolate and watch the Christmas classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life”. I always find myself cheering for the film’s protagonist, George Bailey—especially when he uses his own money to help save the … Continue reading
A Cardboard Crib
The Christmas tree was lit. The angels were dressed in white and gold. And the nervous laughter of my students filled the air as they waited for their parents and friends to find their seats. As the lights dimmed, I quickly placed the hay in the cardboard manger and prompted the kids to take their … Continue reading
A Loving Home
Yesterday morning Cross International Projects Officer Fernando Marquez shared about his recent trip to Guyana. He was particularly moved by the children living at Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Center (RCHCC). There, he fell in love with the sweet-spirited children, who are all either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The disease is one of the … Continue reading
A Letter of Thanks
I hope all of you enjoyed a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Keeping with the spirit of gratitude, I would like to share a heartwarming letter of thanks from our partner Elohim Evangelical School. Please be blessed as you read about how your help through Cross is providing a life-saving education to children from the dusty slums … Continue reading
New World, New Life
We recently received an update from our partner Teresa Susong, founder of FACES: New World Christian School on the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. Cross International currently supports 35 of their students, who are child laborers from indigenous Quichua Indian mountain communities. New World School offers night classes so these students are able to work during … Continue reading
Which Man Are You?
“I want to share a story with you,” Pastor Carlos Vargas said yesterday on his visit with our staff. A long-time partner of Cross International, Pastor Vargas is the founder of Esperanza de Vida (“Hope for Life”), a holistic ministry bringing food, medical care, and the hope of Christ to rural, mountain communities in northeastern … Continue reading
