Dear Friends, Who among us could have anticipated that our 2020 Lenten journey would have included a pandemic that in some way impacts every one of God’s children on this earth? We remember that Jesus’ journey to the cross included 40 days in the wilderness. We are consoled by his endurance then and now, and […]
These first few weeks of 2020 have us launching into the new decade with the same vigor and commitment as in decades past, because we know that through Christ all things are possible. Whether you are new to our mission or a loyal and long-time supporter, we are grateful for the interest that guided you to open […]
Dear Friends, We launch into 2020 with the same vigor and commitment as in decades past, because we know that through Christ all things are possible. Whether you are new to this website or a loyal and long-time supporter, we are grateful for the interest that brought you here today. We have several refugees with […]
Matthew 2: 3-14 In sincere gratitude to our friends, our brothers and sisters, and everyone whose kindness and support has moved us this year, we take this moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and the most blessed of New Year 2020! We stand in awe and wonder knowing that unto us a child […]
We send greetings for a joyous Thanksgiving! When you gather with your family, faith-family, or friend-family, we hope you will find yourself filled with faith and love. And we are assured always that our Lord is with us in these gatherings. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” […]
Fall can be a time of re-focusing. The days are getting shorter; we are just on the verge of thinking about upcoming holidays – bringing our family and friends together in gratefulness and celebration. In this newsletter, we offer an opportunity for you to re-focus on Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, which remains on the front […]
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, You may be feeling in turmoil from the news cycles that move faster than we can think or process. You may be wondering exactly what is happening, as it is hard to discern from afar. As you are people who live your life in love, you are likely wondering […]
I keep struggling to properly describe the experience of 5 weeks at Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, and I think I am going to go with “holy.” New word for me, and I feel vulnerable using it. But there truly were transcendent moments almost every day – with people, by myself, outside, inside, in English, in […]