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Harvest Highlights
Welcome to Harvest Highlights, the blog where we share inspiring stories from across the globe about the impactful work of Serving Workers for the Harvest (SWH) partner ministries. Our aim is to connect our supporters with the incredible efforts being made to Reach, Teach, and Multiply in diverse communities. Through these stories, we hope to inspire and encourage you with the tangible evidence of transformation and growth driven by your prayers and support.
Hope of Christ in Day Centers
Hope for Children’s first Christmas, 1994 Helen Vipass intended to settle down after leaving a fulfilling but demanding job in educational tourism. Although Latvia was not where she initially had in mind, she felt a strong call from the Lord that guided her to move there in 1991. While supporting a newly established church mission,…
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Lessons from Serving the Underground Church
Throughout his early life, Al Baanna had no real vision apart from enjoying a comfortable, sinful existence. At middle age, he was doing very well for himself in the international business world. He knew of God, but did not have a personal relationship with Christ. When his stepson invited him and his wife, Betty, to…
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Transforming Lives Through Evangelism & Discipleship
OLCAP‘s mission in rural Kenya extends beyond alleviating poverty; they are committed to fostering overall well-being-mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Their spiritual outreach involves spreading the gospel far and wide and discipling believers through various activities. Evangelism OLCAP employs various strategies to share the Gospel of Jesus with non-believers. These methods include door-to-door evangelism, witnessing…
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OLCAP’s Bible Donation Helps Spread God’s Word in Rural Kenya
Women with their donated Bibles In the heart of rural Kenya, where access to resources is limited, the opportunity to own a Bible is a much-welcomed blessing. For many residents, the cost of a Bible, over $8, is simply out of reach. Recognizing this profound need, the Organization of Local Communities Against Poverty (OLCAP) has…
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Hope and Healing Through Community Health Outreaches
The Organization of Local Communities Against Poverty (OLCAP) is dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities across rural Kenya. One of its key initiatives is conducting free healthcare outreaches. By offering education and essential medical services, staff and volunteers promote disease prevention to underserved populations. Primary care services include general health checkups, treatment for…
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A Generation Transformed by Grace
If you had told seventeen year old Lucas that one day he’d be a missionary, he probably would have laughed. Struggling with addiction and disinterested in God, he only first went to Peru to earn the favor of his then-girlfriend’s family. The Lord, however, had other plans. In that short time, Lucas connected with the…
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Easter in a Closed Nation
Last April, the impossible became reality. In a closed nation of SouthEast Asia, God brought ministers together to organize a monumental Easter Sunday event. As one body, pastors shared the Gospel, volunteers ran a blood drive, and the crowd joined in worship. With an audience of 40,000, the glory of God shone brightly amongst great…
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Divinely Inspired by Lambos and Bible Verses
The Lamborghini Countach is known to some as the most iconic car in history. With its wedge design, rear-wheel-drive, and powerful, V-12 engine, this vehicle made its rounds through 80’s pop culture. Posters of the Countach adorned walls around the world, symbolizing innovation and inspiring countless car enthusiasts. Jack of South Asia is no exception.…
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Humility, Success, and Pork Pickle
Hebol did not always dream of making pork pickle. Growing up with culinary parents and an expectation to do well in business, his initial goal was to change the street food culture. Unfortunately, the pandemic caused disruptions and he could not continue the venture. In the midst of this letdown, Hebol’s friends started asking for…
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Business-Focused Ministry in SE Asia
When you think of the word “ministry”, what immediately comes to mind? For myself, I picture an organization that shares the gospel with people through service projects. Perhaps you thought of something similar like a non-profit dedicated to aiding orphans in Iran. Or maybe you pictured Jesus healing the blind man in Jericho. It often…
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Spreading Joy and Faith at the Community Hope Fest
The Community Hope Fest is a free annual event that combines fun, faith and food. The purpose of the Hope Fest is to inspire family hope through community resources and fun, family activities. Under the direction of Bob Bagne of The Hope Connection, the Sherburne County Fairgrounds in Elk River, Minnesota will be transformed into a…
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Connecting Lives to Hope
Hope Connection Ministry’s is a multi-facited ministry with the vision of: Connecting people with the sure source of Hope, Jesus Christ. …In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:2-3) Under the direction of Bob and Laura Bagne, the Hope Connection is making a profound impact…
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