"Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning."
- Hebrews 10:24-25

Aliyah On Mission in El Salvador

In April, Candace traveled to El Salvador to share the vision of Aliyah Ministry with ten local pastors and ministry leaders at a local orphanage. As she spoke, hearts began to open. The response was powerful—full of excitement, hope, and eagerness for what God is doing through Aliyah Ministry.

July 14th-18th 2025, we embarked on yet another God-ordained journey to El Salvador. During this trip, we had the opportunity to hold three key meetings:

With Our Translators: This time was dedicated to building personal relationships, sharing the heart of Aliyah Ministry, and laying a foundation for partnership. We hope to not only work with them on future visits but also to mentor and encourage them in their own Aliyah—their personal upward journey with the Lord.
With Local Pastors: We hosted a conference with the ten pastors Candace met in April. During this time, we were able to cast the vision, share more about how Aliyah Ministry can serve their churches, and began cultivating long-term relationships rooted in mutual encouragement and Kingdom purpose.
With the Leaders of Remar Orphanage: We also met with Mary, the leader at Ramar, to share our heart for serving both the staff and the children. Our desire is to return in the future to host special events, offer spiritual and emotional support, and nurture ongoing discipleship and growth among the children and those who care for them.

Throughout each of our meetings, God moved powerfully—opening the door for us to return and continuing to work in ways that exceeded our expectations. We formed deep, meaningful relationships with the translators, local pastors, and Mary, the dedicated leader of Remar. We were also deeply moved by the overwhelming love of the children there. Our time with them was nothing short of a blessing, refreshing our spirits and leaving a lasting impression on our hearts. It was truly an unforgettable experience, and God did exceedingly, abundantly more than we could have ever asked or imagined. We were completely undone by His faithfulness and goodness. We’re excited to share that we’ll be returning in January 2026 for a focused time with the children and the Remar community. With school out during that season, we’ll have the incredible opportunity to spend extended quality time with them and host two full days of fun-filled activities. Additionally, we’ll return in March 2026 to host a special event for local pastors, their spouses, and leadership teams at their churches, as well as a separate event for the leaders at Remar in May. Looking further ahead, we’ll return once more in January 2027 to host a special event for the older children, ages 15 and up. Our hearts are full of anticipation for what God will do in every life involved. We cannot wait to be reunited with everyone and to see God continue His beautiful work. This is only the beginning of what we believe will be a lasting partnership with the people of El Salvador. Our prayer is that Aliyah Ministry will be a refreshing and empowering presence—pouring into leaders, pastors, translators, and children alike, all for the glory of God.

Aliyah on Mission In New York

Our mission trip to New York was nothing short of unforgettable—from the moment we boarded the eight-hour flight to making the local news and waiting three hours at LaGuardia Airport for our luggage! What began with tears and prayers at the beach house turned into a beautiful testimony of God's peace and provision. We partnered with a local ministry and shared the vision of the Aliyah Ministry, journeyed through diverse neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, and experienced the warmth and resilience of people from Yemen, Lebanon, Algeria, Bangladesh, Colombia, and beyond. Whether teaching ESL classes in Queens, praying with women at the Arabic Center, or celebrating with a homemade dessert for a newly naturalized citizen, each moment reflected the deep love of Christ. God opened doors through connections with church planters and divine encounters, like meeting a brave woman from Bangladesh, and sharing testimonies with others who expressed interest in Aliyah. Worship at a local church in Brooklyn was a highlight, as was hearing a timely message from Genesis 12:1–7 that confirmed our calling. Even sightseeing—like standing atop the Freedom Tower and visiting the 9/11 Memorial—deepened our appreciation for the city and its people. As we boarded flights home, including one solo first-time flyer, our hearts were full. We left New York changed, grateful, and already looking forward to the day we return.