Posts by jbiwan
How to overcome loneliness with community
Have you ever felt lonely? We all have stories of pain in our lives. But when we live in vulnerable situations without the support of community, pain can be magnified tenfold. While cars swept past and lights shone bright in the dark, Gorondo shared his life story with three strangers. Loneliness without community We listened…
Read MoreDancing in the park and other volunteer adventures
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer abroad? Under a warm summer sun in the middle of a Belgian park filled with refugees, Sayed from Cairo began to teach us how to do dance Egyptian-style. As the music played, I couldn’t help think when I signed up to Serve the City’s Big Volunteer…
Read MoreI am beautiful – Pray for Belgium
Brussels isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think about serving. But it is here, in the capital of Belgium, that an extraordinary movement of serving and volunteering has started. And you’re invited to pray for it! In 2005, Carlton set up Serve the City – a global movement of volunteers passionate…
Read MorePray for the local church in the Philippines
In the lush landscapes of northern Philippines, something amazing is happening. People are stepping out of their comfort zones and into prayer and serving movements, showing the love of Jesus in their communities. We caught up with the inspirational Pastor Jag to hear how his congregation are responding to the Great Commission and his vision…
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