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Thankful: God's immeasurable faithfulness through YOU!
Experiencing God's faithfulness is truly humbling! Relying completely on Him to inspire people to pray and give sacrificially for a cause they haven't witnessed or experienced firsthand is miraculous. Having students rely on that support and taking steps of faith to grow can sometimes be daunting, BUT GOD... He has always provided and given far more than we could have imagined! We deeply appreciate everyone who has supported us through prayer and financial contributions. Ever
Melinda Menning
Nov 262 min read


God's Word - living and active
Recently, our boys have started attending weekly in-person Bible Studies every Saturday morning at the Etwene house. A mentor has been guiding discussions and activities to encourage the boys to reflect more deeply on their daily readings throughout the week. In the future, we plan to have the boys take on leadership roles, with our mentors available to support and guide them in preparing to lead. These Saturday morning discussions have already become a wonderful opportunity
Melinda Menning
Oct 292 min read


Beach, Bugs and Byes
BEACH DAY The constant sound of waves crashing on the shore always reminds me of the unwavering strength and power of our great God. On our last family fun day at the beach, the boys reveled in the beautiful weather, enjoying the water, horseback riding, and even an ATV ride. Playing football on the beach is a must, as are the leisurely walks where we discuss various topics! We savored delicious food, relaxed while listening to music, and observed the people around us. Bugs S
Melinda Menning
Oct 162 min read


Games and "Therapy Sessions"
I cannot fully convey the immense joy of interacting with these young men. They are incredibly funny and full of energy... and they are...
Melinda Menning
Sep 252 min read


Family reunited
It is always a blessing to have all the family under the same roof. The laughter, conversations, fellowship and food are memories that...
Melinda Menning
Sep 123 min read


100 New Donor Campaign
We are slowly moving towards our goal with 3 more weeks to go! It is easy to assume that others will make this goal a reality and that...
Melinda Menning
Aug 122 min read


Loaves&Fish
Have you ever really considered what $10 can buy you? 1 meal at a fast food restaurant even cost more than $10 often! Many of us would...
Melinda Menning
Jul 162 min read


Another Birthday Boy!
Happy Birthday to Kojo! Last week, we had the joy of celebrating this young man who was our first Etwene student and has proudly declared...
Melinda Menning
Jun 302 min read


June updates
For us, June usually signifies summer enjoyment with activities like swimming, beach outings, family vacations, camps, and more. However,...
Melinda Menning
Jun 171 min read


Beach day and Birthday
Edmund tried to take this little guy home :) Easter Monday is a big deal in Ghana, it is a holiday where many enjoy picnics and other...
Melinda Menning
Jun 32 min read


Sharing in Christ sufferings leads to a life of victory
This last month or so has been full of changes, challenges and healing for many of our boys. We have had several that have been in and...
Melinda Menning
Apr 182 min read


Dunked x2
Nathaniel Last week we celebrated Edmund and Nathaniel's choice to follow Jesus through the step of baptism. It is such a joy to see...
Melinda Menning
Mar 31 min read


Ask Seek Knock
ASK, and it will be given to you; SEEK, and you will find; KNOCK , and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 Today I want to ask for...
Melinda Menning
Feb 102 min read


The Rhythms of Life
You have heard the saying "Life is a dance" our "You walk to the beat of your own drum" or an assortment of other musical analogies. In...
Melinda Menning
Jan 291 min read


Our newest Etwene student
A few weeks ago, just prior to Christmas we welcomed Nathaniel to the Etwene family! He jumped right into all the festivities and...
Melinda Menning
Jan 202 min read


Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and other news!
Sit down and get comfortable for a few minutes this post will be a little overhaul of the last few weeks! We pray that you all had a...
Melinda Menning
Jan 62 min read


The Shepherds
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to...
Melinda Menning
Dec 18, 20242 min read


November Celebrations
While we here in the U.S. were celebrating Thanksgiving and eating turkey our young men were celebrating Yaw and Edmund's birthdays with...
Melinda Menning
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Investigating Kwaku
God does not need to investigate, do research or discern what is truth because HE is TRUTH and HE KNOWS and SEES all things. Our latest...
Melinda Menning
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Getting Dunked...
The last few months have been a surge of activity in our Etwene family. The Lord has not only been doing remarkable things in providing...
Melinda Menning
Nov 9, 20241 min read
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