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....

Jars for Jamaa Letu 2017

Download the PDF label at www.jamaaletu.org. By Barbara Dadd Shaffer Like all families, it costs money to raise children in the Congo, too. The annual “Jars” campaign...

Jar$ for Jamaa Letu 2018!!

This year's labels for the annual 'jar' fundraiser to support the orphanages of Jamaa Letu in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo are now available. Directions are provided for local churches and individuals seeking to support this important, life-giving, ministry.

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...

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...

Meet the new faces at Jamaa Letu!

By Barbara Dadd Shaffer | Photos by Jamaa Letu Orphanages Rosine Maruv Kayombo will now serve as the new director at the girls’ Jamaa Letu...

The Climate Vigil at General Conference

By Jesse Love May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. The General Conference Climate Vigil sent a powerful message to delegates and guests: now is the time for...

Historic Cooperation Agreement Signed

Bishops Grant J. Hagiya and Kainda Katembo sign a Cooperation Agreement during the South Congo & Zambia Dinner at General Conference 2016 in Portland,...

Sponsor a resident of the Jamaa Letu Orphanages

Sponsor a resident of the Jamaa Letu Orphanages By Barbara Dadd Shaffer | Photos by Eric Sparkman In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 68...

Jars for Jamaa Letu: Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

Recently, one of the girls in residence at the Jamaa Letu orphanage needed to be hospitalized for an on-going medical issue. Eric Sparkman shares how your church's support of the annual Jars for Jamaa Letu effort can make a difference when situations like this arise. Together, we can turn a little change into a big difference!

LATEST ARTICLES