Author: Jenny, Kaleo Staff Anticipation. What is God going to do? It takes so much planning and preparation to get ready for the moment that the caravan of vans leaves the church parking lot and sets off on the direction set by their GPS. The road trip is filled with the anticipation, and even anxiety about, what will we be … Read More
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep
Author: Kallee, serving on staff with Kaleo Portland “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). I feel like I have had the kinds of life experiences that give me the ability to understand the beauty of the first part of that verse and I am able to do so fairly well. However, I feel as though … Read More
Sacrificing Hearts
Author: Jaja, on staff in Dallas, Texas. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. “But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way … Read More
God’s Immense Love for Us
Author: Anna, on staff with Kaleo Missions in New Orleans. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. What a summer. At the end of nearly every week in my journal I have written, “what a week.” They have all been full of laughter, sadness, joy, happiness, etc. I have never experienced anything like … Read More
The Journey Continues
Author: Danny, Site Director for Kaleo Missions in Portland. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. As the summer draws to a close I’m taking this chance to reflect back on the year that as passed with Kaleo. In my time as Portland’s Site Director I’ve watched both spring break and summer months … Read More
Power of Relationships
“It was just as important to know the person’s name and their background as it was that they got a cup of coffee or they got something to eat.” – Kaleo Participant in Portland, OR This statement was made by one of our Kaleo team members reflecting on their week of ministry in Portland. His team had been involved in … Read More
Doing it all for the glory of God
Author: Amanda, serving on staff with Kaleo Missions in San Diego. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. God is doing amazing things here in San Diego. I think it is so awesome that Kaleo gets to partner with lots of other ministries to help share God’s love with people from all kinds … Read More
First Impressions of Refugee Ministry
This is a guest post by Debi, who served with Kaleo in San Diego. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. Today was my first visit to the Iraqi refugee apt complex. There are pockets of refugee neighborhoods here in San Diego.. representing many countries. Assistance is offered to these groups in obtaining citizenship, … Read More
If You Love One Another
Author: Chantelle, serving on staff with Kaleo Missions in San Diego. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. Our ministry in San Diego this week has been encapsulated by the theme of love. In all our debriefing sessions, I’ve asked my team the questions: Who was it easy to love? Who was it … Read More