Jewells in Colombia

Jewells in Colombia We are Free Methodist missionaries serving in Cajica, Colombia and surrounding areas.

I left for Paraguay on Thursday and I’ve had a great time meeting pastors and visiting churches. So far, we’ve been to ...
30/08/2026

I left for Paraguay on Thursday and I’ve had a great time meeting pastors and visiting churches. So far, we’ve been to 11 churches and 2 properties where they hope to build new churches. We have a few more visits to make before I fly home on Tuesday.

I’ve been so thankful for the warm welcome I’ve received from so many people here. I’ve even had the chance to try “Chipa Wasu” and a traditional Paraguayan grill out.

I’m excited to see what the future holds for the church here and how VISA (our program for short-term missions) can support. If you are interested in sending a team to Paraguay in 2027, let me know!

Hey all! We sent out a test email last night for all of our newsletter recipients. If you did not receive it but would...
29/08/2026

Hey all! We sent out a test email last night for all of our newsletter recipients. If you did not receive it but would like to receive future newsletters, please let us know! Often, emails are returned to us for a variety of reasons, so we like to do these periodic check-ins with our supporters to make sure we can maintain communication through your most up-to-date email address.

You can send a private message to us with your email address and we’ll make it happen. The next newsletter will be coming your way in September!

Thank you all the ways in which you support us, including prayer, financial support and through your friendship. We feel very blessed!

There are few things that would make me slow down before an international trip.I told Katie and the kids goodbye last ni...
27/08/2026

There are few things that would make me slow down before an international trip.

I told Katie and the kids goodbye last night before they went to bed because I had to leave the house at 6 am to head for the airport. At 5:45 I heard someone coming down the stairs. Not only had Norah set an alarm, but she braved the 51 degree morning (there’s no furnace by the way) just to come and see me off.

I delayed leaving the house so I could just sit with her for a bit. I’m constantly amazed at the 3 kids God has entrusted me to parent. All 3 have their own distinct personalities and gifts. It’s fun watching them grow and it’s a whole other thing to see them start caring for me in their own ways!

Thankful to be back home today! Over the last week I travelled from Bogota to Pereira to Medellín to Cali and then back...
21/08/2026

Thankful to be back home today! Over the last week I travelled from Bogota to Pereira to Medellín to Cali and then back to Bogota. It took 3 overnight buses, 4 public buses, 1 plane and several Ubers to do the 900+ miles that I travelled. I think the crazy part is that 630 of those miles were on the overnight buses and it took more than 25 hours just for those 3 trips!

I sincerely appreciate all the prayers while I was traveling. Aside from one headache, I was able to stay healthy the whole time. I believe that was God’s protection because when the body is tired and worn out it’s so easy to get sick.

This was a trip that really helped us better understand the current conditions in Pereira and Cali to determine how we can best help. If you are interested in giving to the support efforts, please use the link below:

https://bit.ly/4ggZCJQ

Also, a shout out to Arturo (pictured with me below). He cooked all of our meals and did countless dishes so that we could focus our time in Cali. So thankful for people like him are willing to work behind the scenes!

Yesterday we had the chance to visit a neighborhood called “San Judas 1”. This is a low income area, but it is where Mi...
19/08/2026

Yesterday we had the chance to visit a neighborhood called “San Judas 1”. This is a low income area, but it is where Miguel meets every Friday with around 30 kids.

Thankfully, only one house was affected by the earthquake. A portion of their roof had caved in, but we were able to get some new roofing and help put most of it up before dark.

There are more details in the photos below:

What kind of tools are these for construction? Read this post to find out:I spent last night and this morning trying to...
18/08/2026

What kind of tools are these for construction? Read this post to find out:

I spent last night and this morning trying to think about how I would share about our day yesterday. The truth is there is a lot of need here in Cali and there are ways we can all get involved (some by being here and some by giving from afar). However, the need is not where I want to focus this morning.

I want to focus on the resourcefulness, resilience and hope that I saw.

Our team went to one of the areas where aid has been harder to find. This community is a bit higher up and away from much of the city and the relief efforts. The large apartment buildings that they lived in have been damaged and they cannot stay inside. Instead, they are camping on what grass they can find or on the sidewalks.

They are putting tarps over their tents to help keep the water out when it rains. I had the opportunity to work side-by-side with some of them yesterday to do just that. I had the chance to learn how to fasten a tarp to trees using a bottle cap and a cord (see the photos). The people in this community are incredibly resourceful!

When we finished putting up the tarp, several members of the family came over, expressing how amazing it was, and how thankful they were. I found myself struggling internally,  thinking about how I would feel if my home had been damaged and I was forced to move my family into a tent to sleep outside in the rain. I have to be honest and say that I’m not sure I would be saying the same things. I am amazed by their attitudes and I’m inspired by the hope they have.

Click on the photos below to read more about each one.

Our team of 6 (Colombian pastors Gina, Ruth and Miguel, plus missionaries Brook, Susan and myself) met with several othe...
17/08/2026

Our team of 6 (Colombian pastors Gina, Ruth and Miguel, plus missionaries Brook, Susan and myself) met with several others from different organizations today to make a plan for the next couple days here in Cali. We are grateful that individuals from YWAM made a house available to us to use while we are here.

In our meeting this morning, I was informed that many places here in Cali are receiving a lot of support. However, there are some locations (similar to Pereira) where people’s homes have not been completely destroyed, but they are no longer livable. They don’t want to leave due to the concern of their homes being looted. This puts them in a difficult situation because they can’t leave to get the help that is available.

**Prayer Requests**
1. Please pray as we discern the best way to support individuals in this specific community.
2. Please pray for health and rest. The majority of our team arrived here in Cali around three in the morning. Unfortunately, a couple of our team members are already not feeling well. Please pray for physical healing and strength for the team. 

Thank you for your prayer support!



I’m headed to Cali with some friends. Brook and Susan Selby recently moved to Panama as FM missionaries. They were able ...
16/08/2026

I’m headed to Cali with some friends. Brook and Susan Selby recently moved to Panama as FM missionaries. They were able to join us for our annual meeting and we are now going to Cali to spend a couple days with Pastor Miguel and his family.

Cali was another city hit hard by the recent earthquake in Colombia. Please pray for us as we spend time with this community and learn how we can best support them. We’d also appreciate prayers that we can rest well on our bus ride. It’s about a 9 hour trip and we’ll arrive in the early hours tomorrow morning.

Thanks for standing with us through your prayers!

Exciting things happening at our annual meeting this year in Colombia! The FM church is growing and as a result we are m...
16/08/2026

Exciting things happening at our annual meeting this year in Colombia! The FM church is growing and as a result we are moving from a “mission district” to a “provisional conference” and the first Superintendent for Colombia was elected.

Another exciting note is that our home church in Cajica has gone from being recognized as a church plant to a fully established church! Pastor Ruth and her husband Isaac (shown in the picture) are doing an incredible job and we couldn’t be more proud of them!

Thankful to be serving alongside such amazing leaders!

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