Hungry For Life International

We are interviewing Chad soon!

If you have any questions about Chad and Mary, Ukraine, or the work that HFL is currently doing there, write them in the comments below.

Is that still happening? The war in Ukraine is been going on for two and a half years now. Dave and Heidi Blundell were recently there, seeing all of it firsthand. Click the link at the end of this post to read more about the reality faced by the people on the ground in Ukraine. While we are not able to stop missiles or attacks, we can bring supplies to those affected by the war, and continue to encourage and show our care for them just by being with them.

At the bottom of the blog, there is a donate button. 100% of your donation will go directly to Ukraine Emergency Relief. Just select it from the drop down menu and enter the amount you would like to give.

https://www.hungryforlife.org/blog/is-that-still-happening

We woke up in Peru with sunlight peeking through the walls, it was actually fairly chilly. A woman came in to invite us for coffee. Going out the rickety door, the view of the valley we had driven up the night before came into view. The narrow road winding up the mountains. They led us up to a little single room home, the same place we ate alpaca the night before. The smell of smoke filled our noses, as a lady stoked the fire to boil the water. In the corner of the room on the dirt floor, a bag started moving. Our partner let us know that it was a chicken for their supper that evening. The smell of coffee filled the room as the lady poured the coffee into our cups. We chatted, and talked about previous evenings church service.

Walking outside, sipping our coffee, we saw a group of people gathered around a device that sounded like an audiobook. Our partners, ATEK, had previously brought audio Bibles to their village. This allows those who can't read, mostly due to a lack of education as a result of their remote location, to listen to the Word of God.

Visit the link below to donate to ATEK PERU in order to further their mission of bringing the Word of God, study materials, and classes to remote villages in Peru. Like always, 100% of what you donate will go where you designate it!

Just click the link, and select "Peru: Operational Support" to donate:

https://www.hungryforlife.org/donate

Up, up, and away! The EVE team is at it again, journeying to the Dominican Republic to work with Carlos Pimentel and his staff to facilitate transformation through the power of knowledge, specifically on the topics of violence and self-esteem.

This team of eight hit the ground running on June 1, visiting three different community within a week. They will be working with community leaders in a workshop style, discussing and learning about ending violence in their community. The team will also be facilitating interactive sessions with students about the importance of non-violence and building self-worth. By equipping students and communities, the team aims to empower a generation of confident and resilient individuals. Follow along here!
https://www.hungryforlife.org/partners/ending-violence-educators

A group of young adults from Alberta had a fantastic experience collaborating with our partners in the Dominican Republic. They took on construction projects, taught Bible lessons in local classrooms, and shared food baskets and prayer sessions with the community. Their strong work ethic and positive attitudes were a source of encouragement to the locals. This journey also provided an opportunity for personal growth, as they often stepped out of their comfort zones to navigate cross-cultural interactions.

9 years ago vs today!

Excluding pandemic bubble playoffs, we're finally back in it and starting the 2nd round tonight! Sorry to all the HFL supporters in Edmonton, but we're now rivals for the next couple weeks.

These past two days, Fullwell Leadership has been facilitating Intercultural Competency Training with the Timotheos Foundation in Malawi using the IDI. The IDI, or Intercultural Development Inventory, is a tool that provides a quantitative value on how fluent one is and how one perceives themselves in intercultural relationships. It has been a very rewarding experience and an encouragement to see two cultures—one of the most direct, and the other one of the most indirect—working together.

Six team members from the Fraser Valley Group are traveling to the Ukraine to support the ongoing emergency relief efforts. They will meet with partners in the country who they have known for years in order to support and encourage them through prayer and spending time together. In addition they will be spending time with 50-60 parents of fallen soldiers as well as hosting a week of rest and spiritual retreat for social workers and then a week of the same for pastoral couples. The team plans to support these partners by providing a retreat and time of rest for them away from their daily lives. Follow their blog on our website to keep updated!
https://www.hungryforlife.org/partners/fraser-valley-group

One of our values is people. And a way we are able to value people is to pray for them.

Elisa and her husband live in the Checacupe District in Peru. In 2018 they were both part of ATEK's leadership training, which also included family and marital courses. When Elisa told us her story, she overflowed with thanksgiving for ATEK bringing them knowledge and was so hungry to learn. She said she even almost shifted her wedding date just to be able to go to one of their courses!

Her husband is the pastor in the local church and also farms to keep food on the table. Their daughter goes to school in another village, which requires Elisa to go with her and stay the week due to the distance. This means 5 out of 7 days, Elisa and her husband are separated which is hard on their relationship and also difficult as they are hoping to grow their family. Also as a pastor's family, they are consistently caring for others but do not have anyone to care for them. They are feeling isolated and longing for more connection

Join us as we pray for them, and so many like them, internationally, and locally.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Hungry For Life team, Lee Tracie-Stockburger, who joins us as our Director of Development.

Lee brings with her a wealth of experience and a heart full of enthusiasm to our organization. Lee is very familiar with the world of international relief and development and is a part of ongoing international ministries. She has a background in professional executive leadership coaching and also church ministry, and a proven track record as a leader. We are excited to have her as part of the team, filling a vital position for the organization.

In her role as Director of Development, Lee will be spearheading our fundraising efforts and nurturing relationships crucial to our vision. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Lee as she embarks on this exciting journey with us. We are confident that her passion and expertise will help us reach new heights and make an even greater difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you'd like to contact Lee, please fill out our contact form on our website or call our office at (604) 703-0223 and ask for Lee.

Jesse just recently came on as an MFC (Mission Focusing Consultant). In this role, he'll be serving as the main contact for specific churches and/or businesses. A recent graduate from Columbia Bible College, we are excited to have him on staff at Hungry For Life!

Who's Who Jesse Jesse just recently came on as an MFC, (Mission Focusing Consultant), which is the main contact for a certain group of churches or businesses. A recent gradu...

We just had staff do a monitoring trip in Peru. What they came back with was an incredible view of what ATEK PERU is doing in so many different communities. 24 hours of driving in 3 days brought them to 7 different villages high up in the mountains of Peru.

Peru Recap - Staff Trip - Mar. 2024 We just had staff do a monitoring trip in Peru. What they came back with was an incredible view of what ATEK is doing in so many different communities.