News from the Field – Jan/Feb 2025
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Psalms 150:6 From January 10th to 15th, we hosted the 15th annual Kids Camp in Assis, Brazil, a vibrant week centered around the theme “The Fruit of the Spirit.” This camp marked the beginning of a year-long focus for the children across all our mission outposts in Brazil, where they will delve deeper into the
News from the Field – December 2024
As we approach the close of another year, we reflect on the lives touched and the incredible progress we’ve made, thanks to supporters like you. At Open Arms Worldwide, our mission remains clear: to mobilize God’s people to bring hope to vulnerable children and youth at home and around the world. We do this so that every child can grow up understanding that they
Get to Know Our 2024 Gala Partners!
An event like our annual Gala Fundraiser is not a small thing to pull off and we certainly could not do it alone. That is one of many reasons we are so very thankful for each of our 2024 Gala Partners who went above and beyond to make this special evening possible. They are truly “Difference Makers” that you should get to know. And
Camp for Christmas! Give the gift of hope
Every year, just after Christmas, the children from our various neighborhood outreach ministries gather for the highlight of their year: Kids Camp! Our dedicated team in Brazil, along with a fantastic group from the US, works tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience filled with fun games, delicious food, lively music, engaging skits, arts and crafts, and, most importantly, meaningful Bible teaching and small group
News from the Field – November 2024
“So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine…Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Deuteronomy 11:18-19 “If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God” – Dwight L. Moody
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News from the Field – October 2024
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 “Perseverance is not the result of our determination, it is the result of God’s faithfulness.” Eugene Peterson Celebrating 10 Years of God’s faithfulness in Cândido Mota – Brazil In August of 2024, Open Arms Agent of Hope,
News from the Field – September 2024
As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”Romans 10:15 “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God” William Carey The month of July was even more eventful than usual for Open Arms. On July 9th we celebrated 18 years of operations in Brazil. Then we made history by sending two teams from two churches
News from the Field – August 2024
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105 “In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.” — D.L. Moody We often share pictures of events, camps, games, and children playing and just being kids, but it is
News from the Field – July 2024
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” – Isaiah 43:2 Epic Flooding Strikes Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil “PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, May 9 (Reuters) – The death toll from severe flooding in southern Brazil has risen to 107, civil defense said on Thursday, as rescue operations continued and authorities began to see the cost of recovering from the