by Rick Via | May 7, 2016 | Blog
Someone has said that a person can live 40 days without food, 4 days without water, and 4 minutes without air. But a person cannot live 4 seconds without hope. We live in a world crying out for hope. What better time to proclaim the message of hope that we have in...
by Jared Via | May 3, 2016 | Blog
Last month, my family and I celebrated one year in Haiti. We picked up our family and moved to Port Au Prince on April 17, 2015. The year has flown by and we have seen the hand of God at work like we never have before. As we look back on the last twelve months, we see...
by Jared Via | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog
When conducting medical clinics in places like Uganda, our primary purpose and desire is to point people to Jesus. We want each patient to know that we are bringing them something far more important than simply medicine and treatment. The medicine will only last for a...
by Jared Via | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And...
by Rick Via | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog
A few weeks ago, Jared and I met in Christiansburg, VA at a local restaurant for a weekly Bible study. Before we got up to leave, I left a Bible on the table along with my testimony card (A few years ago, I wrote down my testimony and had it printed on a 6×4...
by Rick Via | Mar 15, 2016 | Blog
I first met Pastor Ling by way of email more than five years ago. In his first correspondence with me, he introduced himself and his ministry. He shared his vision with me to reach his country with the gospel and included several photos of his house church, orphanage,...
by Kelly Via | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
“Your adoption is final! That means you’re finished, right?” Unfortunately, no. I know that’s not the answer you were looking for, but it’s the answer nonetheless. But don’t be discouraged. Finalizing our adoption is a major milestone to celebrate! It’s just not the...
by Jared Via | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog
It’s hard to believe that this time last year Keesha and I were preparing to move our family to Haiti. What a crazy year it has been. We’ve seen and learned a lot and God has been faithful every step. After a busy first six months, we were able to travel to the States...
by Jared Via | Jan 21, 2016 | Blog
Please pray about joining us on one of our mission opportunities this year. Maybe you have been thinking about going on a mission trip for a long time, but have just never taken that next step. We want to extend a challenge to you. Do not delay in doing what God has...
by Jared Via | Dec 3, 2015 | Blog
A few months ago I was invited by a Haitian friend of mine to visit with his family in their home. To be honest, I did not want to go. It had been a very busy week and I was exhausted. My friend insisted, and so I reluctantly went. As we drove across the busy city of...
