January 28, 2014
Mexico • Stories
Meet Maria
6-year old Maria loves to play on the monkey bars, dance and color. Her prized possession is a Tinkerbell blanket that she snuggles under each night.
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Be inspired by stories of reckless faith from around the world. These stories encourage us to keep going, to never give up, until every child is known and loved.
December 3, 2013
Mexico • Stories
Shining God’s Light in Bonfil
Joseline attends the programming faithfully. She loves craft time and thrives within the nurturing environment. For Joseline, and many of the other children, the meal at Mission Educ-Arte will be on the only one they receive that day.
July 9, 2013
Mexico • Stories
Emi’s Story
Recently, a shy nine-year old boy named Emi arrived at Douglas Children’s Home in Monterrey, Mexico, after his mother decided she was no longer able to care for him and his siblings. Emi just celebrated his ninth birthday.
February 8, 2013
Mexico • News • Stories
Local Involvement in Mazatlan
We recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the launch of our ministry site in Mazatlan, Mexico. Back2Back Mazatlan was started to provide holistic care to orphans at three children’s homes in this area. Beyond the vast number of orphans in this city is the face of one little boy, Jose.
December 18, 2012
Mexico • Stories
Spreading Christmas Cheer
It’s hard to put into words how amazing yesterday was for the Back2Back Mazatlan staff! We spent the day serving at Rancho de Los Niños, a children’s home in Mazatlan that caters to orphans with special needs.
November 13, 2012
Mexico • Stories
Treating Superheroes
This fall, we were excited to host a medical missions team from Calvary Industries which included medical and non-medical personnel. The team enjoyed time with the children here as well as offering a medical brigade at two of the impoverished communities we serve.
October 23, 2012
Mexico • Stories
Nutrition for Oti’s Family
By Erick and Julie Mowery, Back2Back Cancun Staff We’ve been thinking a lot about nutrition lately and how much the foods we eat affect our health, how we feel, and even how we think. As Americans, nutrition and healthy eating habits are often discussed and sometimes we make significant diet changes to combat or prevent… Read more
August 7, 2012
Mexico
Building Spiritual Bridges, by Erick & Julie Mowery, Back2Back Cancun Staff
This week, we presented our new VBS called “Sky,” to three families, at Casa Hogar San Jose and at the CAT. The theme for the Vacation Bible School is based on Mark 10:27: Todo es posible con Dios — Everything is possible with God. For many of these kids, this is perhaps a new truth… Read more
July 27, 2012
Mexico • News
Dalia’s Dream, by Andrew Conrad, Back2Back Cancun Staff
Two years ago, when Back2Back Cancun started, Matt and Julie Cooper (B2B Cancun directors) were looking for someone to help clean the group house. The security guard recommended his cousin, Dalila. Since then Dalila has become a friend and an example to all of our staff. She is not a believer, yet, but gives glory… Read more
July 13, 2012
India • Mexico • Nigeria • US
A Reason to Hurry, by Tallie Betscher, Back2Back US Staff
I got a phone call from a woman last week that caught my attention. She had recently come home from spending a week in Monterrey with Back2Back and was interested in sponsoring one of the children she had connected with. Nothing too unusual about that. (If you met these kids, you’d probably call me too)…. Read more