This year, something truly special happened with the seniors from Turlock Christian School. For years, their end-of-year tradition has been a memorable trip to Disneyland. But this year, a group of … Read more about From Disneyland Dreams to Divine Service: Turlock Christian School’ trip to Puerto Rico
The Ripple Effect: How One Yes Changed Everything
Can you follow me here? It all started with one woman’s "yes." Donna Fenchel left a high-paying corporate position after climbing to the top of a mountain at a Christian retreat in Colorado. There, … Read more about The Ripple Effect: How One Yes Changed Everything
What Family Looks Like
We’ve spent the last week in the ICU with my newly acquired mother-in-law—“Grammy,” as she’s known to her tribe. It’s been one of those weeks that feels both heavy and holy. As the newest member of … Read more about What Family Looks Like
Meet the Martinez Family
Hi everyone, I’d like to introduce you to our family. My name is Stephanie Martinez, my husband is Malachi Martinez, we’ve been married for 13 years! We have 4 awesome kiddos, their names and current … Read more about Meet the Martinez Family
Chicago April 2025
As I sit on a plane on my way to Chicago to lead Calhoun Christian school, I am reminded that a month ago I was in Chicago leading Maranatha church from Manitoba Canada. I never wrote about that trip, … Read more about Chicago April 2025
The Unexpected Echo of Freedom
The calendar had just flipped to April when twelve women, initially strangers, found themselves united by a singular purpose and a shared stirring within their hearts: to carry tidings of hope to the … Read more about The Unexpected Echo of Freedom
Spring Update
I’ve been dwelling lately on the passage of scripture in Genesis 28 where Jacob lays down to rest his head on a rock and dreams of Angels climbing up and down a ladder. He’s chilling in an almond … Read more about Spring Update
March: Manchester & Marriage
If you haven’t heard by now, it’s time you’re officially in-the-know; Mykola and I tied the knot at City Hall last year! Amongst a busy missional lifestyle, and many home rebuilding projects, we were … Read more about March: Manchester & Marriage
Better late than never..Hello!
Hi, I’m Noelle Charles, and I have the joy of serving as the Parent Ministry Manager (in training, my predecessor Betty Means retires in August) at Adventures in Missions —where I get to come … Read more about Better late than never..Hello!
