Posts by Trudy Barsness
GHI: Celebrating Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a compassionate act to fill the heart of a mom in your life. Which do you choose to fill her heart? Click on a project to learn more and donate today. ACT Worldwide – discipleship of leaders Adulam Ministries – an orphanage in Mexico Barefoot in Bogota – training children’s…
Read MoreFeatured Project: I grew up in Food For His Children
“My mama was loving enough to engage me in support services to women groups in the community. The experience was so touching and her dedication and love for women taught me the lasting lessons. It was not long before I came to realize my call; Helping people in need as I serve God. I am…
Read MoreGHI launches Ubuntu Summer Institute
Press Release Global Horizons Launches Ubuntu Summer Institute: Addressing America’s Critical Need for Racial Understanding March 7, 2019 Friends are arguing on Facebook. Families no longer gather for holidays. Christians are feeling that they want to jump in to make changes to bring families and communities back together. This summer a Minnesota not-for-profit will be…
Read MoreFeatured Project: What is Ubuntu?
What is Ubuntu? Global Horizons Inc. is now offering racial reconciliation training, for churches, schools and community groups. We call it Ubuntu Training. Ubuntu is an African concept derived from the Nguni language which means the essence of being human as created by God. In its original form it is “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu which means…
Read MoreGHI: Happy Valentine’s Day
Every $ donated and every prayer lifted up is an expression of LOVE. We are so grateful for your support and encouragement of each of our partner projects. Check out current updates from our Partner Projects. Share love on Valentine’s Day! [imic_button colour=”btn-success” type=”enabled” link=”https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRlJIlM1MGB5gftyFrEV_zIOhjXsUKRLlmI4vCU4-rZZZ2EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouTaejvEqPQAzs4EOWV9QB6A=&ver=3Y” target=”_blank” extraclass=”” size=”btn-lg”]Donate[/imic_button]
Read MoreFeatured Project: MORE! Ministry – Light of the World
For many of us Christmas break is a time of holiday gathering and fun activities or rest. For the Anna and David of MORE!, it’s a busy ministry time. When the missionary teachers are on break, Anna and David step in ready to provide them with ministry care, debriefing and prayer, coming alongside of the…
Read MoreGHI: Migrant Communities – How can we help?
The migrant caravan has many people thinking about how terrifying it must be to feel like they need to leave their homeland to survive. Is there something we can do to change the course for families in impoverished communities outside of the US, so their communities can thrive? How can we help? In countries around…
Read MoreGHI: Interfaith community united and mourning (St. Paul, MN)
In response to the Tree of Life tragedy, the local community had been coming together, united in love and hope. St. Paul interfaith community fills synagogue in a show of unity and mourning
Read MoreFeatured Project: Zagreb Baptist Church – House of Hope
Zagreb, Croatia: A project intended at building bridges of trust connecting local community and people seeking international protection in Croatia. The House of Hope, a former police station, is becoming a powerful witness for what happens when a group of volunteers – refugees, local people and international volunteers get together and turn this for many…
Read MoreFeatured Project: Children Treasuring Christ – Parent Awareness Seminars, Raising Children in Christian Faith
Emmanuela Nyam, director of Children Treasuring Christ, offers training to parents at local church congregations, in Cameroon, Africa. She focuses on guiding parents as they share their faith and raise their children in Christian families. One challenge she addresses is linking what is learned at church to family life at home. She recently held a 5…
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