May we be encouraged to notice “the neighbor” walking six feet away, living six thousands miles away or isolated six blocks from us.

Lance and Christina describe themselves as “Zimbabwean peace warriors.” Working with the Trees of Peace ministry in Zimbabwe, they conduct trainings in conflict transformation across Africa utilizing experiential learning methodologies which they learned from their mentors, Dan and Sharon Buttry, IM global servants in peace and justice.

Peter and a few colleagues co-led a spiritual retreat for 50 Dominican pastors and church leaders. This trip provided two blessings. First, the desire to see all four DR partners work together happened with this retreat. The second, was on this trip Peter got to do something extra special. He brought to completion a project our kids started and fundraised for back in 2014. God also showed us once again “God’s time” with the beginnings of restoration of relationships with pastors through the conference.

Pray for Corenne and Phil Smith rescuing homeless street children and youth from the streets in Brazil. Needs multiply due to the Corona virus pandemic.

Psalm 46:1-3 has been a source of faith and hope during this challenging time:

God is our refuge and strength, 
a very present help in trouble. 
Therefore we will not fear,
though the earth should change, 
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; 
though its waters roar and foam, 
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

Hope is born and nurtured between Middletown (Ohio) and Valencia (Spain).