We are preparing spiritually and physically for our first trip to Cuba since the 2020 pandemic. The pandemic changed the world. It is not only the incredible loss of life and emotional trauma brought by the virus. It changed the way we relate as a community, work, study, and lead our daily lives. The economic impact on Cuba is the worst in its history. Extreme shortages of food, electricity, gasoline, and medications coupled with a sharp increase in cost of living has been devastating. Yet, the people’s spirit to celebrate life, gather as a community, seek spiritual growth, and enjoy family is strong. People in Cuba are amazing! They are resilient! They find joy in what God has given them.

Because of your contributions, we have continued to provide funds for medicines, assistance to the elderly, and two farms that provided food to more than 2,000 individuals. There is not much we can do about inflation, electricity and gasoline. But there is much we can do to provide medicines and medical supplies.