One of Forward Edge’s most dearly held values is the importance of relationships. And what better way has God given us to bond with others than over a table of good food. Culture is often shared through food. Sharing meals isn’t just about filling our stomachs—it’s about connection over stories, experiencing others’ customs and traditions, and coming together as equals around the same dinner table.
Sharing meals is something close to God’s heart. It’s how Jesus ministered to the lost (Luke 5:29-31), where He discipled those closest to himself (John 13-17), and even an image He used to teach important Kingdom values and mindsets (Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:7-11).
We’ve put together a handful of recipes near and dear to our hearts. They’re some of the staple foods eaten in the countries where our children’s programs are located.
Whether you’ve been on a mission team to one of the locations and you’re yearning for the familiar flavors of your distant friends, or you sponsor a child and would like to learn more about their culture through food, or you’d just like to enjoy a new recipe with your family, these recipes are a tasty way to connect with others. These recipes can also be used to open up some great conversations with your children about other cultures and the importance of learning about God’s global family.
We hope you enjoy trying something new!
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8 yrs. old
Entered the program: May 2024
Michaelle lives with her mother and grandmother in a three-room house with a sheetmetal roof. They have no electricity or water and use an outdoor kitchen and latrine. Michaelle's mother sells foodstuffs as a street vendor. Her father helps to provide by painting when he can find work.
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