NEWS AND ARTICLES
NEWS AND ARTICLES
NEWS AND ARTICLES
August 2024 Newsletter
UKRAINE: LIVING PEARLThe summer is starting to fade away but our kids at Living Pearl have enjoyed it so much! Summer camp, swimming, crafts and field trips were opportunities for the kids to learn about the world around them, express their creativity and enjoy time...
July 2024: CLA Legends Continues!
WOMAN’S & PASTOR’S RETREAT: CLA WEEK 3Our annual Catalyst Leadership Academy continued with the Resilient Woman and Resilient Pastor retreats in week 3 of CLA.”More than 40 women leaders and influencers were inspired and empowered to be radiant and resilient in their...
Catalyst Leadership Academy Kicks Off 16th Year!
KAKAIDWAN YOUTH LEADERS CAMPThe camp’s name “Kakaidwan” meaning “my beloved” was chosen to impress upon the Aeta people that they are cherished by God!It was a hot and muddy mountainous hike to reach the campsite in the jungle of northern Philippines where our 16th...
Living Pearl CLASS OF 2024
It was a magical night of celebration as our five Pearls graduated from high school. As they embark on higher education and career paths, it was also a night of reflection for Pastor Sasha, Living Pearl Co-founder: “We were very excited, because most of them have been...
Prevention Is Better Than Rescue
PHILIPPINES - This story of two teen girls highlights the critical role of education and awareness in preventing human trafficking. These girls had already paid money to someone posing as a recruiter, promising them a better future.While they lost their money, it was...
New Zealand Ministry 2024
New Zealand - It was an incredible time with Grace Vineyard in Christchurch! Amy was their special guest speaker and preached 5 services at 3 campuses for Grace Vineyard’s “Missions Month”. Amy’s message, “God, you always have my YES” was also broadcast on the...
Following Missile Strikes, Emergency Funds Bring Aid
UKRAINE -Last month, following devastating Russian missile strikes in the Dnipro region of Ukraine, which caused casualties and destruction, we extended our support to Pastor Alla and her church working in the area. Two years ago, the church initiated a program to...
A Significant Milestone
Left to right: Maxin M; Vitya; Diana; Maxim D; NikitaWatch the slideshow with more about each graduate.UKRAINE - Five of our Pearls are celebrating a significant milestone: high school graduation! Some of them arrived at Living Pearl as children and some as teenagers...
Always Open – A Special Request
UKRAINE - Living Pearl: Last week we took in 5 siblings - their ages range from 3 years old to 15 years old. They were in a critical situation, their father died an alcohol related death and their mother - also an alcoholic - was severely neglecting them....
Never Turn a Child in Need Away
UKRAINE - We met these two sisters when we would visit their home periodically to bring food and clothing. When their living conditions became such that they were in danger, the girls were placed at Living Pearl. They showed signs of having experienced trauma and at...