Tag

Mission Trip

All articles tagged with #mission trip

sports7 months ago•5 min saved

Coach Pope's Joyful Homecoming: Avery Returns from El Salvador Mission During Big UK Win

After Kentucky beat Oklahoma by 16 points, coach Mark Pope ducked out of his postgame duties to rush to the airport and welcome his daughter Avery back from a 15–17 month mission trip in El Salvador, aided by local police and airport security. The reunion, shared with the rest of the Pope family, highlighted faith, sacrifice, and the deep bonds of family as Avery rejoined her loved ones after serving abroad.

via On3|

#basketball #el-salvador #family

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Americans Stranded in Israel Amidst Hamas War

A West Virginia native and her husband are stuck in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. They were on a mission trip with their church group when the attacks began. Flights out of Israel have been canceled or rebooked, leaving them unable to return home. They have taken shelter during sirens and stocked up on supplies, but the situation is scary and they are desperate to leave. The couple has contacted the Embassy but has been told there are no arrangements for their return. President Joe Biden is expected to address the conflict in Israel.

via WBOY.com|

#evacuation #hamas #international-affairs