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Christmas and Salvation

Our children’s programs had wonderful Christmas programs full of food, music, celebration, and the true meaning of Christmas – in fact at least 13 people were saved through these programs!

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In Oaxaca, families were invited for a delicious meal and beautiful pageant. Each of the grades performed a dance or depiction of a Biblical story or truth. Pastor Victor shared the story of God’s love at Christmas.
In Haiti, the children gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus with prayer, reciting scripture, a wonderful meal, and gifts. Pastor Chavanne led the children in thanking God for the Forward Edge Family and asked them to continue to prayer for the mission to expand.
In Kenya, the sponsored children and their families enjoyed a Christmas party with scrumptious meal, Christmas carols, multiple cakes, and the Gospel. Each family received a Christmas gift hamper with food for the families.
In Uganda, the staff organized a Christmas party for the children of Katanga slum – a place that would use the joy and peace of Jesus. Due to the large number of children, the community leaders assisted the Forward Edge team with the children. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and a beautiful “Merry Christmas” cake.
In Ghana, needed food packages were distributed to families so they would have food for Christmas together.
In Cuba, the program had their annual Christmas dinner with 345 people attending! The team provided a terrific Cuban meal, and the Gospel was presented to all. That day, 13 people from the community accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior!

Each celebration was unique and reflected the wonderful work of the program. The hope, love, joy and peace of Christmas were shared with many because of you!

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AIDS Orphan Dreams of Being a Doctor

Imagine a child, seven years old, living in a garbage dump and watching both her mother and father die slowly of AIDS-related illnesses. This was reality for Erminia before she joined Forward Edge’s program for at-risk girls in Nicaragua called Village of Hope. If Erminia had continued to grow up

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Women of the Word

Nancy, our Director of Development and long-time short-term missionary, shares her experience with the “Women of the Word” program in Kampala, Uganda. These resilient women, who migrated to a new area after facing unimaginable hardships, have come together to build a supportive community and empower one another. Discover how their journey of faith and perseverance is creating lasting change in their lives and in their community.

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Why Didn’t I Cry?

By Melanie Kruse Off On a Mission Trip I’ve never been on a mission trip like this. This was the first time we served with Forward Edge and the first time our two daughters had joined us, but that’s not what made it different. On this trip I didn’t cry.

Mary’s Story

In the extremely poor village of Kijabe, Kenya, there lives a crippled widow named Mary. After her husband died of AIDS a few years ago, she struggled to find food. While she suffers from HIV, too, Mary’s greatest challenge is a nerve problem in her legs. She has to use crutches

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Connecting the global church through vulnerable children’s programs, community development, and short-term mission trips

You’re invited! Our Worth & Purpose Benefit for

You’re invited! Our Worth & Purpose Benefit for Children is on October 12th, 2024! We’re excited to celebrate all God has done this year through Forward Edge and keep building brighter futures for these children and families!

We hope you’ll attend and visit our World Market with booths representing all 8 of our program locations.

Reserve your free tickets by October 5th at benefit.forwardedge.org so you can join us for a night of celebration and making a difference.

Unable to be there in-person? Consider hosting a watch party with your family and friends!

When: October 12th, 2024 | Doors open at 4:00 PM
Where: The Hilton, Vancouver, WA
Reserve your free tickets no later than October 5th: benefit.forwardedge.org
Host a Watch Party: benefit.forwardedge.org

You already know the heart behind Forward Edge: tr

You already know the heart behind Forward Edge: transforming lives, communities, and the future through Christ’s love. Now, we’re inviting you—or someone in your circle—to join this mission in a meaningful way.

We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to help keep things running smoothly at our International Headquarters in Vancouver, WA. This role is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to play a key part in helping children and families overcome poverty and discover God’s purpose for their lives.

Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Forward this along! We’re excited to see what God will do next. Visit link.forwardedge.org/employment to learn more! (Link in bio).

🎓 There’s nothing quite like watching a spons

🎓 There’s nothing quite like watching a sponsored child graduate—it’s a moment of pure joy for every sponsor. We’re excited to share Mike’s extraordinary journey with you!

Mike graduated with a degree in sports training, and he wrote a heartfelt letter to his sponsor, Heather, who has been by his side throughout the years. Mike’s story began eight years ago in our Mexico children’s program, where he initially came for a meal but found so much more. He discovered Christ, embraced His teachings, and now attends church regularly, living a life transformed by faith.

Today, Mike has stepped into a new chapter as a PE teacher at Siloé School, eager to invest in the next generation. Heather’s pride in Mike’s achievements is palpable, and we’re deeply grateful to her and all our sponsors for turning dreams like Mike’s into reality. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! 🌟

We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report—celebrating 40 years on the Forward Edge! 🎉 Explore the incredible stories and milestones that have marked our journey over four decades. Discover how your support has made a difference at link.forwardedge.org/1fae (link in bio).

Engineering for good! Messiah University, located

Engineering for good! Messiah University, located in Mechanicsburg PA, is leading the way in using engineering skills to make a difference for the poor and vulnerable. Last year, Messiah Collaboratory staff and students journeyed to our Kenya children's program to install a safe water system, bringing much-needed support to the community. 💧 Just two months later, another team from Messiah tackled a challenging project in Oaxaca, Mexico, building a vehicle bridge connecting our community center and private school. 🌉 We're grateful for the dedication and expertise of these teams, making a real impact in the lives of those we serve!

We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report—celebrating 40 years on the Forward Edge! 🎉 Explore the incredible stories and milestones that have marked our journey over four decades. Discover how your support has made a difference at https://link.forwardedge.org/1fae (link in bio).

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Bonjou (hello), my name is Lynsa

Haiti
5 yrs. old

12-05-2018

Entered the program: May 2024

Lynsa lives with her parents and sister in a new home with a sheet metal roof built by Forward Edge after the August 2021 earthquake. The kitchen and latrine are both outdoors. To provide for the family, Lynsa’s mother sells foodstuffs on the street and her father does masonry when he can find work. They usually have only one meal a day.

Lynsa's big sister, Angeberline, is also in the Kids Club program.