Choose This Day: A Friday Reflection from Camp
There’s a moment at the end of the book of Joshua when the faithful but aging leader gathers the people...
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When the Sun Stood Still
There’s a moment in Scripture that defies logic, challenges time itself, and—strangely—feels right at home in a Latvian schoolyard filled...
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Walls That Fall
Wednesday at English Bible Camp – Latvia 2025 There’s always a shift by the middle of the week. Names become easier to...
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Stones of Courage, Steps of Faith
Today at camp, we crossed a river. It was not a literal one—though the Daugava (a large river that runs past...
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Camp Day One: Courage, Kids, and the Joy of Starting
There’s something sacred about beginnings. This morning, as the first wave of Latvian students walked into the classroom—some with nervous smiles,...
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Forgive Us: Why the Past Still Speaks—and Why Our Mission Still Matters
Rīteļi CemeteryAfter 1953, when the Soviet Ministry of Defense turned this part of Zvārde into a military bombing range, the...
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Well, Here We Are! Latvia Team 2025
Thanks be to God for a safe journey. Everyone arrived on time, and all our luggage was with us! Thank...
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From Musician to Missionary: Learn about DMC
Submitted by Pastor David Michael Carrillo Picture this: It was the Summer of 2006. I was coming out of church and,...
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First Steps into the Mission Field: A Church’s Journey of Sending
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and ofthe Son and...
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Celebrating 10 Years with SON Executive Director Pastor David Breidenbach
This year marks a significant milestone for Pastor David Breidenbach , who has faithfully served as the Executive Director of Spiritual Orphans...
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An Unlikely Missionary – My Journey with SON
submitted by Pastor Mark Wilhelm I remember my first Sunday in 2004 as an associate pastor at my church in Indianapolis....
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An Experience of a Lifetime – A First Time Missionary Perspective
My name is Veranika, and I am from Southwest Missouri. I have always had a heart for service and new...
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The History of Mission: A Lutheran Perspective Through Spiritual Orphans Network
The story of Christian mission is a story of faith, sacrifice, and Gospel proclamation. From the earliest days of the...
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Ukraine Relief & Ministry Update
In early November 2024, SON Executive Director, Pr. David Breidenbach, returned to Ukraine for the first time since the full-scale...
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2024 SON Live Event – Preparing the Way
90 Minute Program - Recorded Live Our family in Christ gathered for our annual online event, and we were filled with...
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SON Generation of Faith Education Initiative
Hope in War and a Culture of Domestic Servitude Imagine living in a country where war has displaced millions and destroyed...
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SLOVAKIA TEENS – Week 2 MEGA BLOG!
It was an exciting, non-stop week of Life & Adventure! So here is the whole week in one mega blog...
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SLOVAKIA TEEN RETREAT – Week One Wrap Up
More Full Days of Life and Adventure! Wednesday brought campfire night! Dancing, singing from each International community, roasting sausages over the...
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Slovakia EBC Combined Team – Vienna Day 1
Hello from Vienna! Both teams from Botizoce and Ružomberok combined yesterday around 5pm at the church in Ruzomberok. The teams...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – LAST DAY!
Today was our final day of English Bible Camp in Ružomberok, Slovakia. he students did a wonderful job presenting...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – DAY 4
We had a very busy fourth day of English Bible Camp today. The theme today was "Trusting God When We Need...
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SLOVAKIA TEEN RETREAT – Veľký Slavkov
Life Application & Adventure in the Mountains! SON Life & Adventure Teen Retreats pack a whole lot of fun and impactful...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – DAY 3
Day 3 of English Bible Camp is completed. Wednesday is known as the peak of camp as the students have become...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – DAY 2
Our second day of English Bible Camp is under our belt. Today's theme was trusting God when we make mistakes. Illustrating...
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First Days in Batizovce: 2-Week EBC
Today we wrapped up our second day of camp in Batizvoce. We have almost 60 students in attendance along with...
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RUŽOMBEROK EBC – DAY ONE RECAP
Pastor Daniel's son and Craft Team Mila working together on a basket. One of our students finishing her basket weaving. Today was...
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SLOVAKIA TEEN RETREAT BEGINS!
Everyone arrived safely and (eventually) so did our luggage! After enduring the long, multi-stop plane itineraries, the entire team landed...
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ALBANIA TEAM – Final
God worked in wonderful ways this week and now, we are headed home... It is difficult to believe just how quickly...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – SUNDAY SETUP
Today we enjoyed worshiping at Lutheran Church of Augsburg Confession in Ružomberok, Slovakia. SON Musicianary to Latvia (Pastor DMC) gave...
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On to the Next!: 2-week SEBC
Greetings from the High Tatras of Slovakia! The team traveled today (Saturday) from Vranov to Gerlachov, a village right next...
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RUZOMBEROK EBC – THE TEAM HAS ARRIVED!
This is our first night as the complete Ružomberok English Bible Camp team. 5 of our team members are a family,...
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ALBANIA TEAM – Week 2 Means Two Camps!
The SON Albania Team is leading two separate camps this week. The team turned into two focused on serving children...
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Start of Camp: 2-week SEBC
The Vranov English Bible Camp is underway! On Sunday, the team attended worship in the Vranov Lutheran Church. Team leader...
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SON RUZOMBEROK TEAM READY TO GO!
The Ruzomberok Team has finished their last stateside training and are well prepared. Over the next couple of days, people...
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ALBANIA TEAM – First Week Done!
The first week of camp was a resounding success and full of joy, a picnic, and closing celebration! The English Bible...
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Proof of Life: 2-week SEBC
Greetings from Vranov nad Toplou, Slovakia! The team AND all of our luggage arrived on Friday afternoon...with the exception of...
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ALBANIA TEAM – Camp Begins!
The first week of English Bible Camp began in Peshkopi on Monday. The first two days of camp seemed to zoom...
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Countdown to Departure: 2-week SEBC
The Slovakia English Bible Camp teams are getting ready to depart! There are three different English Bible Camps happening in...
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ALBANIA TEAM – Welcome to Albania!
Jet Lag and Culture Shock The team landed at Mother Theresa Airport in Tirana with all our bags and excitement for...
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ALBANIA TEAM – The Adventure Begins!
The team is beginning our journey from the U.S. to Albania We are so excited to begin the adventure that awaits...
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LATVIA TEAM – Home!
The team made it home! First and foremost, thank you for your prayers and support during our time serving in Latvia....
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LATVIA TEAM – That’s a Wrap!
Last Day and Closing Celebration at Sabile The final day of any camp seems to go by so fast. This first...
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LATVIA TEAM – Sabile Camp Days 3 & 4
Come Rain or Shine! Wednesday at Sabile was greeted with rain. Lot's of rain. But this did not dampen our spirits...
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LATVIA TEAM – Sabile Day 2
Two Camps Today! Tuesday brought many blessings and a second camp for us to merge into! The second day of English...
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LATVIA TEAM – Sabile Day 1
The first day of camp is in the books! Sabile Public School Monday morning started with a great deal of enthusiasm...
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LATVIA Team in Transition
Moving to Sabile On Saturday, the team transitioned in a couple of ways. (However, no boats were actually used for transport....
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Day Five: Trusting in God’s Promises
Hello, SON supporters! As we wrap up our incredible week here at the English Language Bible Camp in Latvia, I’m excited...
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Day Four: Trusting When We Need Help
Hello, Everyone! Welcome to another exciting update from our English Language Bible Camp here in Latvia! Our mission team, is a...
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An Incredible Day at Bible Camp: Trusting God Even When We Feel Unworthy
Hello, SON supporters! We’re delighted to bring you an update from our English Language Bible Camp in Latvia. The excitement here...
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Day Two: Trusting God When We Make Mistakes
Greetings from Latvia! As the sun rose on the second day of our English Language Bible Camp, we gathered with a...
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Day One: Life of Moses; Trust
Greetings, SON supporters! We’re excited to bring you the first update from our English Language Bible Camp here in Latvia! Our...
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First Few days in Latvia
A view of the park at the center of town. Statues depicting historical members of the community in front of the...
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The Adventure Begins – Latvia 2024
Over the next couple of days, people from three time zones will be gathering in Rīga, Latvia and traveling to...
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The Mission Continues
Written and Submitted by Mike Wind, SON Director of Development and Adult Education For over 32 years, SON has served as...
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