by Courtney Kraus | Oct 31, 2022 | Crossing Cultures, India, Short-Term Missions, Uncategorized
After three years, we were finally able to reunite with our Indian partners and their children. On every trip, we have our team members choose a word to describe their experience. Here are the words our team chose and why! April Founder/Executive Director of The Boaz...
by April Jurgensen | Dec 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 On behalf of all of us at The Boaz Project, we want to...
by April Jurgensen | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
I just got a letter from one of our Indian house parents, Pastor Tonglen, and I want to share it with you. Dear Boaz family, We mention you all in our prayers every day and give thanks for you. One of the things we’re most grateful for is how you help with our...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Impoverished and separated, Maikal’s parents were unable to provide for their children. So Maikal and his brother were brought to a Boaz-sponsored children’s home. Since then, the parents have gotten back together but have not returned for the boys. While adjusting to...
by Guest Author | Jul 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
As people who are called to visit and care for the orphan, how do we best serve and love on them? Experts in childhood trauma tell us that the single greatest factor in a child’s ability to overcome trauma and become a healthy, fully-functioning adult is whether or...
by April Jurgensen | Nov 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy Anniversary! As a member of The Boaz Project community, you are an important part of all we celebrate as we enter into our 20thyear. So thank you for playing your role in caring for orphans, and congratulations on your part of helping this family of like-minded...
by April Jurgensen | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Be grateful for the good things that the Lord your God has given you and your family; and let the Levites and the foreigners who live among you join in the celebration” -Deut 26:11 What are the first images that come to your mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Of...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s a Plan!Ever had a child ask you a tough question?When Mark Fasel signed up to help with a construction project in Russia, he probably thought he could avoid the difficult questions kids might ask during the VBS that was going on at the same time. After all,...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Unless you never leave your home, you’re keenly aware that the holiday season has returned to us again. We’ve not yet had Thanksgiving, but Wal-Mart has their Christmas ornaments on display and Kirkland’s is enticing shoppers with several themed lines of Christmas...
by April Jurgensen | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
I am about to embark on my seventh mission trip to India. Some would say I am an “old pro.” After the first six trips, you kind of get the hang of how the flight will go. You have an idea of how your body deals with jet lag and how long it takes to adjust. You know...
