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Latest News & Updates
Welcome to the Encouraging Word International updates page. Here, you'll find the latest news, updates, and insights about our programs and initiatives. We’re committed to keeping you informed on the positive impact we’re making around the world. Check back often for important announcements and the latest developments.
June Mission Highlights: Sharing, Serving, and Sowing Seeds of Faith
As we reach the halfway point of the year, we’re filled with gratitude for the doors God continues to open—and for the friends and...
Lance & Kim Anh
Jun 302 min read
May Mission Updates: Surgery, Setbacks, and Steps Forward
We want to thank you for your continued prayers and support as we walk alongside our mission partners in Haiti and beyond. This month has...
Lance & Kim Anh
May 152 min read
April Mission Update: Continuing to Serve in 2025
As we step into the second quarter of 2025, we're reflecting on all that God has already done this year through Encouraging Word...
Lance & Kim Anh
Apr 202 min read
First Quarter 2025 Mission Updates: Serving Vietnam, Haiti, and Beyond
As we reflect on recent weeks, we're overwhelmed with gratitude for all that God is doing through Encouraging Word International. There's...
Lance & Kim Anh
Mar 112 min read
Celebrating Christmas Through Giving and the Gospel
This past December, we had the incredible opportunity to share the joy of Christmas with communities across Vietnam and the Philippines....
Lance & Kim Anh
Feb 151 min read
Our 2024 Winter Mission Trip Across the Philippines
From November to December, we had the privilege of embarking on an incredible mission trip across several regions of the Philippines. Our...
Lance & Kim Anh
Jan 55 min read
November-December 2025 Mission Trip: Philippines Praise Report
Rev. Lance Curtis Cross and missionary Kim Anh have wrapped up an incredible 17-day mission trip with Faith Island Mission and are making...
Lance & Kim Anh
Dec 13, 20242 min read
November Mission Update: 4th Quarterly Report at Daybreak Community Church
In case you missed it, our 4th Quarterly Mission Report from Daybreak Community Church was live-streamed this past Sunday, November 3rd!...
Lance & Kim Anh
Nov 5, 20241 min read
September & October Mission Highlights: Progress & Provision
As we move through the fall season, we continue to see God's provision and care at work in each of our mission fields. Here are a few...
Lance & Kim Anh
Nov 1, 20242 min read
August Mission Highlights: Sharing Stories of Hope and Progress
As we move through the year, we are filled with gratitude for the support and prayers that have fueled our mission efforts across the...
Lance & Kim Anh
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Mid-August Mission Update: Exciting Progress and New Developments
As we move through August, we’re thrilled to bring you up to speed with some of the transformative work happening through our mission...
Lance & Kim Anh
Aug 15, 20242 min read
July Mission Highlights: Global Impact and Community Fellowship
July has been a busy month for Encouraging Word International, filled with impactful activities across Haiti, the Philippines, and our...
Lance & Kim Anh
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Mission Update: Celebrating Progress and Unity
As we reflect on June, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible work God is doing through our mission partners. This month, we...
Lance & Kim Anh
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Mission Update: Highlights from May
As we reflect on the past month, we are filled with gratitude and awe for the incredible work God has done through our mission efforts....
Lance & Kim Anh
May 28, 20242 min read
Mission Update: Supporting Education, Emotional Healing, and the Sang Chi Well Project in Vietnam
In our recent mission trip to Vietnam earlier this year, we were blessed to witness and participate in several impactful projects...
Lance & Kim Anh
May 5, 20243 min read
Mission Update: Progress on the Healing Project
We're thrilled to share an update from our mission partner, Pastor Jason Sales, of Faith Island Mission Inc. in San Jose, Negros Island,...
Lance & Kim Anh
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Mission Update: Urgent Relief Efforts in Haiti
Back in March 2024, Haiti was experiencing severe economic instability, including rampant gang violence escalating to unimaginable...
Lance & Kim Anh
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Reflecting on Our Vietnam Mission: Special Report on Palm Sunday at Daybreak Community Church
If you missed our special Palm Sunday service at Daybreak Community Church, don't worry! You can view us sharing our Vietnam missionary...
Lance & Kim Anh
Mar 25, 20241 min read
St. Patrick's Day at Lowell Bible Church - Lowell, Vermont
Thank you Lowell Bible Church for having us be a part of your worship to share our recent mission updates on Sunday, St. Patrick's Day!...
Lance & Kim Anh
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Empowering Minority Communities: Reflections from the Final Week in Vietnam (Winter 2024, Week 4)
As we near the end of our mission journey in Vietnam, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible experiences and opportunities we've...
Lance & Kim Anh
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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