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The family update. Somehow, it always seems to be the most-read part of my newsletter, which makes me laugh. But maybe that says something very human about all of us. We want to know how the projects are going, but we also want to know how the people are doing. I have been writing these updates since the days when we paid to print one or two pages, folded them, and mailed them to our ministry partners. There was always so much to fit into those pages. I wanted to give an accu

Sometimes love looks like showing up with a paintbrush, getting covered in dust, and spending your day repairing a classroom for children you have only just met. Last summer, two teams came to Tanzania and did exactly that. I am so grateful for every person who gave their time, raised the money to come, and put their hands to work. They came ready to serve, and together they helped us begin something we are excited to keep building: the Start Strong Initiative. More Than a Fr

The art supplies are there, packed in bins. Teachers are willing, and a school is ready to welcome the program. But the next step needs more support than we originally anticipated. We need to raise $3,000 to keep Project Create moving forward over the next year. Project Create has a goal close to my heart: to bring Godly teachings and creative expression through arts and crafts to 5,000 children each month in Tanzania’s public schools. We want children to have opportunities t

Atanasi at 11 years old There are some phone calls you wish you could receive just one more time. Years after Atanasi had grown up and started his own life, he would still call me out of the blue. Sometimes simply to say, “I love you,” and to thank me again for being part of his life. What I hope he knew is how grateful I was to be part of his. Atanasi joined our Emmanuel Center family when he was ten years old. He became one of the 21 boys I had the privilege of helping rais

After more than 20 years living in Tanzania, I have stories to tell and a new chapter to share. Discover the heart behind Base Camp Missions and how everyday people like you can be part of what’s next.