by International Samaritan | Jan 8, 2026 | Weekend Reflections
My name is Mikias. I was born and raised in Gojjam, in a remote Ethiopian village called Wadal. I used to spend hours outside, helping my dad with farming, playing with friends, or following my mom whenever she went.I remember the wind blowing dirt into my eyes until...
by International Samaritan | Dec 18, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
Here in Villa Guadalupe, it is a season full of color, street lights, nativity scenes in homes, and decorations that brighten every corner of the country. Our festivities began with the Novenas to Purísima Concepción de María (Novena to the Immaculate Conception) on...
by International Samaritan | Dec 12, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
We have a unique gift idea for you to share this Christmas. You can now go to Amazon and buy The School Dress for someone you love. The School Dress is our very first children’s book in the Samaritan Adventure series, with more books to come featuring our scholars as...
by International Samaritan | Nov 20, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
If you haven’t made your Thanksgiving plans yet, let me give you a great idea to try with your family and friends: Thanksgiving Brunch! A few years ago, the Mrs. and I started hosting friends and family at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving for coffee, ham, and eggs, and I love...
by International Samaritan | Nov 14, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
Last month, we welcomed an exceptional team of doctors to Uganda from Trinity Health Michigan. They came not for comfort, but to serve. For close to three weeks, they worked side by side with our local health teams at St. Stephen’s Hospital and Kasangati Community...
