Thank You, Sr. Ann Shields!

Thank You, Sr. Ann Shields!

Sr. Ann Shields, SGL, recently retired from her radio program and podcast Food for the Journey. Below, we’ve shared some expressions of gratitude written by her many supporters. First is a brief reflection (edited for length) shared by Jess Maciborski, director...
‘Burning Hearts’ Draws Listeners Closer to Christ

‘Burning Hearts’ Draws Listeners Closer to Christ

I was sixteen when I decided to take my faith in Jesus seriously. After experiencing the emptiness of my own sin and receiving God’s mercy through a powerful confession, I was baptized in the Holy Spirit while working as a summer camp counselor. In that moment, while...
Grateful for Thirty Years of ‘Food for the Journey’

Grateful for Thirty Years of ‘Food for the Journey’

Sr. Ann Shields has been a key part of our team and ministry for many, many years. She grew up in a Catholic family in somewhat rural Pennsylvania, entered the Sisters of Mercy, and taught school for many years. As the Sisters of Mercy drifted further and further away...
A Family on Mission

A Family on Mission

Anna Feola is the wife of Country Coordinator Anthony Feola. Below, she shares how their entire family participates in Anthony’s missions. You can view the report for the Papua New Guinea mission that Anna mentions here. My childhood memories are filled with...
Spreading the Gospel in Papua New Guinea

Spreading the Gospel in Papua New Guinea

At the invitation of Bishop Valentine Gryk and Fr. Adam Samsel of the Goroka Diocese, Tom Hornacek and I had the privilege of leading two separate conferences for the people of the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea. Participants joined us at the Kefamo Pastoral...
Honoring Fifty-One Years of Service

Honoring Fifty-One Years of Service

Dear Fellow Disciples, This marks the first month in fifty-one years that Gary Seromik, our office manager, chief administrator, finance person, and translator is not working for Renewal Ministries. He is retiring, and while we will miss him, we are grateful that he...