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      It all began in a Manila slum, back in 1982.

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A prayer for the tired, angry ones

Posted On August 19, 2021

This prayer written by Laura Jean Truman is from the book “A Rhythm of Prayer“. The photos are from Cambodia. God, We’re so tired. We… Read More →


More Blessed To Give Than Receive … Or Is It?

Posted On June 26, 2018

The following reflection was written by Manu Ward.  Manu and his family recently returned to New Zealand after living in a slum in Asia for… Read More →


Giving Thanks for Dorothy…

Posted On September 18, 2017

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Abundance

Posted On October 13, 2011

During fasting month we would often break fast with our neighbors, usually one family at a time. But one evening, we hosted a breaking fast… Read More →


Radical Hospitality in a World of Suspicion

Posted On June 22, 2007

Yesterday I was in the back yard raking fall leaves and I heard an airplane flying overhead. I am a fairly overeducated and intelligent person… Read More →


The Softer Face of Servants

Posted On July 6, 2005

Simplicity! Incarnation! Servanthood! Sound too harsh? If you don’t like our principles, we now have other ones! If you always felt as though there was… Read More →


Water Fights in India

Posted On August 9, 2004

About a month ago Beate and Andrea from Germany, came to India to join the Servants team and learn what it means to live in… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
    • Financial Partners
    • Prayer Partners
    • Upcoming Events
    • Like-Minded Groups
  • Resources
    • Latest Writings
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Poetry
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