April 22, 2014
Stories
A New Confidence
Josue and his two younger sisters have lived at El Retiro Juvenil for a number of years. Josue is 14 years old and enjoys playing soccer.
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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.
April 15, 2014
Stories
Cecelia’s Birthday
Cecelia just turned 21 years old. We celebrated with cake, gifts and a small party. As we sang “Happy Birthday,” her eyes began to water. Seeing small tears stream down her face, you couldn’t help but wonder how long it had been since she had celebrated her birthday.
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.
March 12, 2013
Stories
Inward Transformation
God has been moving in the lives of eight middle school boys who live at Casa Hogar Douglas, a children’s home we serve in Monterrey, Mexico. The boys recently joined a soccer league where they play together weekly
March 7, 2013
Stories
Bigger than Me
Recently, I was able to be a part of a beautiful retreat for the Hope Education students in Monterrey, Mexico. 120+ teens who live in different children’s homes in Monterrey, Mexico. 40 staff and older teens who offered of themselves to serve. 9 cabins. 10 tents. 2 days. 1 message: My circumstances are temporary, but I am not.
April 1, 2011
Mexico • US
Shaken to the Core, by James Bush, Mexico Mission Trip Participant
My recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico has messed with me in the deepest way possible. Majestic. Beautiful. Powerful. I was overwhelmed. It was Sunday morning at Casa Hogar Douglas, an orphanage, in Monterrey. The aforementioned orphanage would have appeared empty to the passerby if it weren’t for the noise coming from a little building atop… Read more
July 22, 2010
Mexico • News • US
You are invited . . .
Back2Back Ministries Hurricane Alex Prayer Service WHEN: Thursday, July 22nd – 7:00 – 8:30 WHERE: Vineyard Community Church Chapel 11340 Century Circle East Cincinnati, OH 45246-3316 As you may know, Monterrey, Mexico was hit hard by 40 inches of rain as a result of Hurricane Alex two weeks ago. The Back2Back Mexico campus sustained fairly… Read more
July 22, 2010
Mexico • News
Hurricane Alex Update
Thank you for your immediate response to our pressing repair and relief needs here in Monterrey, as a result of Hurricane Alex. As a staff, we have been praying that we would be available in the aftermath of the storm to meet people’s emotional and physical needs. Thank you for joining us as: 1. We… Read more
July 19, 2010
Mexico • US
Lemonade and Bracelets: Help for Hurricane Alex Relief
Abby, and her best friend, Annika love making friendship bracelets. Yesterday, they decided to use their hobby to help a greater cause. They hosted a bracelet and lemonade stand in front of their neighborhood pool to benefit Back2Back hurricane relief efforts in Monterrey, Mexico. Excited about the opportunity to help victims of Hurricane Alex, Abby’s… Read more