“We come to America because no jobs in Honduras. Life hard here, but more hard in Honduras. I want my children to be good students, have good jobs, have good life in America. Thank you for helping my children. I cannot.”
-A Parent
Newsletters
Februrary 2010
Imagine...... your mother doesn't come home, and you are 12 and responsible for 2 younger siblings. You have no food, no phone and of course no transportation. After the 6th day you find out your mom is in jail. She never told the authorities she had children. Then the landlord comes over and informs you that your family is being evicted in 2 days!
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January 2010 - Review of December 2009 at Pearl Lane
December 19, we had a Las Posadas at Pearl Lane with "all our children" in biblical costumes. We reenacted the Christmas story using 6 different carports of our families on Pearl Lane. READ MORE >>
November 2009 - What's Happening
As Sandee walked down Cary Reynolds’ hall, a 3rd grade teacher pulled her aside to joyfully share about one of her students that CCM tutors. The boy was the only 1 who made 100 on a test! At the beginning of last school year, he did not read on a 1st grade level, could not phonically sound out words, did not know basic sight words, and did not want to study. READ MORE >>
October 2009 - School and Baptism
School has begun again, but it seems like a couple of weeks ago that we had our cookout celebrating the end of school. But it was more than that and it was a great summer for the us and the children! READ MORE >>
October 2008 - New School Year
September began a new year for the Pearl Lane after-school program. Parents with pleading eyes brought their children to the center asking us to tutor them. With very limited English, limited knowledge of our educational system, limited education and reading skills in Spanish, they are unable to help their children. As parents of children in pre-K and Kindergarten become more aware of Cross-Cultural Ministries, the requests for assistance also increase...
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May 2008 - Volunteers and Partnerships
One of the key reasons I chose to partner with CCM is because I find in them a ministry of like mind, a ministry that seeks to meet the practical needs of people, a ministry that focuses on relationship (doing things with people vs doing things for them), and a ministry that desires to serve the least of these, particularly those from other parts of the world. This is really where my passion lies and what I feel God has called me to do. READ MORE >>
April 2008 - Eggs, Plastic Eggs, and More Eggs
During the weeks before Easter, we talked about what the egg represents (new life in Christ) and why we hide eggs. Just as the children rejoiced when they found the eggs, in the same way, we rejoiced in Christ and His Resurrection. One of the 3rd grade boys shared that he thinks of the eggs as the tomb of Jesus and whatever is inside is a treasure, like Jesus is our treasure. READ MORE >>
January 2008 - Christmas and Fall 2007 in Review
As Virginia walked some of the kindergarteners home after a reading of Christ's birth, "J" said that he did not believe it was true; it was all just a story. We prayed for "J" to hear and believe... READ MORE >>
December 2007 - Christmas Letter
May you experience God's wonderful gift of love, peace and joy this Christmas season and our Lord Jesus Christ's continued and abundant blessings for 2008! God has given Cross-Cultural Ministries an incredible year! READ MORE >>
September 2007 - Summer Reading Program
From his eyes I could tell he wanted the Bible we had for him, but he said he didn't want it. Then he came back and asked for one. Why? He's going into the fifth grade, but can he read and know what he has read? I knew his younger brother could not read, but what about him? Suddenly, almost impulsively, I told others we would have a Summer Reading Program. READ MORE >>
September 2007 - A Detailed Update
Cross-Cultural Ministries continues the ministry begun by God through Vicki Shanahan and Brookvalley Church of Christ. We have continued in the same apartment since 1992, serving the Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees and now the immigrant families from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico. READ MORE >>
May 2007 - Baby Dedication and Graduations
Baby Jayden was born a few weeks early, which delayed the baby shower until after he was 6 weeks old. Before he was born, the father began to talk about his fears and inadequacy to care for his son, his wife and mother. He had dropped out of church several years ago and had done well, but now with the responsibility of raising a son, he saw his need for Christ and the wisdom of God. READ MORE >>
December 2006 - Looking Back on 2006
Together we continue to meet the needs of refugee widows and elderly immigrants, all of whom have extremely limited English. We provide food and other necessities. We assist them in paying their rent and utilities, through transportation and writing checks. READ MORE >>
September 2006 - Reflecting on May's Graduation
I love to attend high school graduations, and this year was very special. On this warm evening in May, two of Cross-Cultural Ministries' Cambodian teens are graduating. The commencement exercise is held at an outside stadium. As the graduates walk across the field, we all excitedly look for our friends. Virginia and I are sitting next to one of the proud parents. READ MORE >>
June 2006 - Support Letter
At CCM, we love to tell the story about Jesus. We also have many stories about the people whose lives are being transformed by the love, mercy and grace of God. These people are being touched because of your prayers and financial support. This first story is of a family with whom Gladys and I are working. READ MORE >>
May 2006 - Sammy's Story
May is always an exciting time filled with high school and college graduations, parties, fifth grade and kindergarten luncheons and promotions. Let me tell you about one delightful boy. To protect his identity, we'll call him Sammy. READ MORE >>
