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Is safe affordable housing a basic human right

April 22, 2016

To those of us living in the northern hemisphere with access to credit, this might come across as quite socialistic Is this not a capitalistic idea worth pursuing?  However to those who live in Central America in the poorest countries of this area, housing becomes a large concern. To us at SOR Mission, we believe […]

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Today is Juan Santamaria Day in Costa Rica

April 11, 2016

Juan Santamaría (Aug. 29, 1831 – Apr. 11, 1856) was a Costa Rican soldier, also known as Nacho Gonzales, and is officially recognized as the national hero of this country. Today, April 11th is observed as Juan Santamaria Day, a national holiday in Costa Rica.  Santamaría was born in the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica. […]

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Doubting Thomas became India’s Apostle

April 1, 2016

April 6, 2016 is called the Sunday of St. Thomas, named after one of Jesus’  Apostles.  When Jesus manifested himself to the disciples in Jerusalem for the first time on Easter Sunday after his bodily resurrection Thomas was not present. Read here  John 20 about the resurrection and then go to our Today page to […]

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Jesus after the resurrection

March 26, 2016

This week we celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ as it had been foretold by the ancient Hebrew Prophets of the Bible.  Jesus was on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection when he engaged two men who were talking about the days events.  They were surprised that he wasn’t aware of the days’ […]

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Be encouraged by Gloria’s story

December 31, 2015

Gloria’s Story can encourage us (Reviewed 1-5-16) Looking back 0n New Years Eve 2014 we had made yet another visit to a family in need locally in San Ramon. Friends of the mission, Carlos & Kirea, joined the mission team in presenting a basket of Christmas joy to doña Gloria and her family. A frequent […]

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Happy New Year for 2016

December 30, 2015

Once again we’re at the end of one year and we look forward to turning a page or starting over or simply continuing where we’re at with just a different date.  However, no matter where you’re at the end year is approaching and for some it provides an opportunity to make some new changes. Read […]

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CLICK FOR ST. NICK

December 16, 2015

We’re once again near Christmas when our thoughts are focused on trees, gifts and fitting in all the above into our already packed schedule that we have. The Bible tells us to “Be still and know that God exists” well beyond the physical with parties, holidays, family, children and all the associated stress that accompanies […]

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Click for St. Nick ~ A great tradition in Helping Others

November 10, 2015

As 2015 slowly moves ahead, we now look forward to the year ending celebrations of Thanksgiving in the USA as well as Christmas for those of us living in other countries of the world.   Since mid October we’ve seen Christmas trees being placed in commercial centres around Central America. In cultures such as the […]

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I want to accept Jesus but…..

November 3, 2015

“Rosa” told one of SOR Mission’s workers last Tuesday when they were at  the Maternity Ward at the local hospital that she was very anxious because her baby was over due and wasn’t in the right position for delivery. After reading Philippians 4:6 to her about not being anxious Rosa asked for prayer.  She commented […]

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Back in the Saddle Again

October 5, 2015

Many years ago in the USA, their was a movie folk hero named Gene Autry who roamed the west in movies  on his horse Champion helping those being affected by injustice.  He rode a stunning horse and dressed in attire of a 1940’s folk hero.  Listen to his 1941 version of this song clicking here. […]

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