Jar$ for Jamaa Letu 2015!

Jar$ for Jamaa Letu 2015! By Barbara Dadd Shaffer Local United Methodist churches of the Pacific Northwest Conference... are invited to support the orphanages of Jamaa Letu...

A Christmas Update from the Chikomb Family

Dear friends, It has been a rough year, but great things have happened for the glory of God: visits from supporters; close friends making a difference in projects...

Funding Ministries and Mission Outreach 2017

What are Conference budgets? How can I support mission? What resources are available from The PNW Conference that can help our church treasurers? Download...

Christmas, the Jamaa Letu Orphanages (and you)!

By Barbara Dadd Shaffer Looking for a very good gift for someone special? One which they will like and which you will like giving? Consider a...

Report: $15k received for Jars for Jamaa Letu

Report: $15k received for Jars for Jamaa Letu By Barbara Dadd Shaffer The churches and individuals of the PNW Conference are a generous people! Once again...

Help Heal the World: Christmas Giving & Alternative Gifts

By Marilyn S. Reid | Photos by GBGM, et. al. The world is in need of healing. People in our own neighborhoods and community (and...

In Relationship: Caring for OUR children in the Congo

By Jesse N. Love May 17, 2016 | Portland, Ore. A young woman who is wearing beautiful garb from Africa graces the stage. Wiping tears from...

Claudine’s Story: Being a Blessing to Others

Claudine Kasongo is presented with Certificate of Achievement from the Rev. Jon Short. Claudine’s Story: Being a Blessing to Others By Barbara Dadd Shaffer | Photos by Jesse N....

JLO: Fullness of Hope

Jamaa Letu Orphanages Fullness of Hope By Barbara Dadd Shaffer Jamaa Letu Orphanages are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These places receive PNW Conference...

Jars for Jamaa Letu 2019

The 2019 label for the annual “Jars for Jamaa Letu” is now available. Local churches are invited to use the Jars program as a fun way of gathering funds for the support of our two orphanages in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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