The Benedict Family
Costa Rica
The Benedict’s are a family who serves as missionaries from the United States, from the State of Washington. Called out by the Lord in 2011, to go into the mission field, on a complete journey of faith. The Lord strengthened and prepared us, as He asked us to give up our home and sell all that we had to leave the U.S. and move to Costa Rica. We now serve traveling throughout all of Central America and have seen thousands of people impacted by the gospel of Jesus Christ! All glory to God as He continues to establish all for His purpose! It is our greatest desire to be a living sacrifice unto the Lord, and proclaim the gospel to all the world! BENEDICT FAMILY - Justin & Grifyn, Hailey, Adison, Chloey, Makensie, Landen, Levi, Jubilee, Kaeden & Olivia.
You can connect with them:
You can connect with them:
- Email: benedictfamilyministries@gmail.com
- Website: www.surrenderedlife.org
The Rooyakker Family
Estonia
Serving with the Assemblies of God in Tallinn, Estonia, Patrick and Aleena Rooyakkers focus on youth ministry and church planting. They disciple students, train new leaders, and use a local coffee shop as a creative hub for evangelism and Alpha courses.
How to Partner:
- Pray: For the development of youth leaders and the discipleship of students.
- Support: Join their mission to share the Gospel in Estonia—one of the world’s most secular nations.
Prayer Requests:
- Estonian church-planting partners
- Discernment and wisdom in determining the logistics of their new church plant
- Boldness in the youth to share and live out their faith
The Hopkins Family
Ukraine
James and Valya Hopkins and their two daughters, Arina and Samantha have been serving at the YWAM (Youth With a Mission), base in Lutsk, Ukraine for many, many years. They focus on evangelism, partnering with churches near the front lines of the war and helping to plant new churches throughout several regions. Many times, their travels are dangerous and close calls have happened. Valya also runs trauma relief for women and military women, is a great encouraging Christian speaker and volunteers her time making drone nets for military safety. Arina is in university studying international relations and economics. Samantha completed Discipleship Training School through YWAM. Both are active helping with the church planting activities and evangelism. Prayers are needed for all the church plants and villages reached, that God will preserve their faith.
You can connect with them:
You can connect with them:
- Email: jvhoplutsk@gmail.com
- Facebook: Lighthouse Hope
Brian Paine
Bridgeport, WA
Youth Dynamics is a 55-year-old relational wilderness adventure youth ministry with a mission to invite and challenge youth to a lifelong pursuit of Jesus Christ and His Church.
I have now stepped into a new role—the first of its kind in our organization—as Communities Ministry Developer. I’ve been commissioned to pioneer Youth Dynamics ministries throughout Eastern Washington and beyond. My God-sized vision is to see a Youth Dynamics presence in every community across Eastern Washington.
Please continue to pray for wisdom, open hearts and continued favor as we follow the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19.
God bless you all!
- Brian Paine
I have now stepped into a new role—the first of its kind in our organization—as Communities Ministry Developer. I’ve been commissioned to pioneer Youth Dynamics ministries throughout Eastern Washington and beyond. My God-sized vision is to see a Youth Dynamics presence in every community across Eastern Washington.
Please continue to pray for wisdom, open hearts and continued favor as we follow the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19.
God bless you all!
- Brian Paine
Connect with him:
Email: bpaine@yd.org
Facebook: houseofpaine43
Email: bpaine@yd.org
Facebook: houseofpaine43
The Robertson Family
Spokane, WA
Zander and Shelby Robertson serve with Proclaim Aviation Ministries on loan to Moody Aviation in Spokane, WA. They equip students for service on the mission field using the unique tool of the airplane. While their main focus is the technical field of flight training, they also have the wonderful opportunity to learn from, love, and invest in students and their families during their training time in Spokane.
You can connect with them:
You can connect with them:
- Email: Zanderandshelby@gmail.com
Upper Valley MEND
(Meeting Each Need with Dignity)
Upper Valley MEND is a human services organization dedicated to serving low-and moderate-income families and individuals, seniors and children, and people facing crisis, addiction, mental
illness, and homelessness. Since 1988, they have helped meet the basic needs of people
struggling to make ends meet or facing crisis situations in the Upper Wenatchee Valley
They do this by providing local community members with access to free healthy food, free
health care, low-cost clothing, and household goods. They also offer affordable housing, support
with rent, utilities, fuel assistance, help finding emergency shelter, a safe place to be heard, and
assistance making a plan for the future. They ensure individuals and families have the resources
and support to get on their feet and stay on their feet.
illness, and homelessness. Since 1988, they have helped meet the basic needs of people
struggling to make ends meet or facing crisis situations in the Upper Wenatchee Valley
They do this by providing local community members with access to free healthy food, free
health care, low-cost clothing, and household goods. They also offer affordable housing, support
with rent, utilities, fuel assistance, help finding emergency shelter, a safe place to be heard, and
assistance making a plan for the future. They ensure individuals and families have the resources
and support to get on their feet and stay on their feet.
- Financial Assistance
- Community Cupboard Food Pantry
- Gleaning for Hunger Relief
- Affordable Home Ownership & Rental Programs
- Free Medical Clinic
- Das Thrift Shop