Finding Your Purpose in a Pandemic!

By : Murn J. | Volunteer

I first arrived at Ciudad Refugio in January as a member of a World Race team. We were supposed to spend two months in Colombia followed by two months in Ecuador and then Peru. Ever since I arrived here in Colombia, I have fallen completely in love with this foundation. I felt so at home and saw God working in ways that I had never seen before. As we were approaching our last few weeks here, I was almost praying that something would happen that would allow us to stay here for longer.

About two weeks before the quarantine began, I went paragliding with my team. As I was looking out over the beautiful city of Medellín, I prayed to God that He would give it to me and would one day bring me back here. And God reminded me of Luke 11: “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened.”  So, I prayed: “Lord, will you bring me back here some day?”  And for the rest of that 20-minute flight while literally soaring above the city, it became a spiritual journey full of God’s promise. First, He showed me the birds of the sky and reminded me of how He provides for them. And then reminded me of Psalm 23, that He will lead me to green pastures and that He is my home.

The following Sunday my team received the heart-breaking news that we would all be flown home due to the Coronavirus crisis that was rapidly getting worse. The team was given short notice and flights had to be booked that very night. We were, however, given the option to not get on a return flight and to sign a contract that relieved the World Race organization of any responsibility for us. My team had 20 minutes to pray about it and make a decision. Throughout this whole evening, I felt so sure that I was not leaving. That my time as not yet finished in Colombia and that Ciudad Refugio was where I was meant to be.

So I began to ponder: What if I stayed? Even though I had no idea what it would look like, or if the foundation would even let me stay. I opened my bible – purposely not trying to open it on one of those conveniently encouraging chapters – and I was brought straight back to Luke 11. This was all the confirmation I needed.

Although far sooner than I had ever imagined, God was inviting me to stay in Colombia and to trust completely in Him like I never had before.  He promised me that He would provide for me and would lead me to green pastures. So, I told my team that I would not be getting on a flight. I had no idea where I would be living, how I would be serving, how long I would be staying, but I was filled with a complete confidence and a peace that this is where God wants me and that I would be safe.

Three months later, I’m still here! I have said goodbye to all my teammates. I have been welcomed with open arms by the foundation who have allowed me to stay on as a volunteer. God has provided me with a visa and with funds to allow me to stay for a year. I have found family and purpose in the work that I am doing. And I am SO HAPPY! I feel so honored to be here; that in the midst of all this craziness God would call me. I am in awe of how God would give me the desires He placed on my heart and allow me to serve in a place that really needs it. And that He would use my desire to go to South America, my Semesters journey, my love for Ciudad Refugio, to call me to Colombia for such a time as this. Praise God!

Open Doors and Open Hearts

By : Merlin M. | Volunteer

For more than two years, Ciudad Refugio has been praying and seeking ways to evangelize our immediate neighborhood, Prado Centro.  For those who aren’t aware, Prado Centro was once a wealthy and upper class neighborhood within Medellin.  It was even designated a historically protected section due to the traditional style of homes that make up the area.  However, over time many of the wealthy left the neighborhood and the homes themselves were bought by foundations or large organizations.  This gave way to an increase in violence, crime, and drug related activity. In fact, Ciudad Refugio is located on one of the most “criminally active” corners of our neighborhood. As a foundation, while we serve in other sections of our city, such as Manantiales and El Pomar; our hearts also longed for a way to minister and better serve within the neighborhood where we are planted.

True to His nature, God opened the doors of Prado Centro by shutting down everything else because of the COVID-19 quarantine. Due to the lock down, many families were in dire economic straits.  Most make their income by working informal jobs; they can be found on the street corners selling things such as gum, candies, food items, or cleaning the windows of cars.  Because the quarantine forced everyone to shelter in place, the source of income for such families were completely cut-off and many began to starve.  As a result, Ciudad Refugio began to mobilize and canvas the neighborhood to offer assistance and grocery bags.

In the past, the families of Prado Centro could best be described as friendly but reserved towards our advances.  Now, due to the fact many are desperate and out of options to help their families, the doors of the homes began to open.  Volunteers from the foundation were invited into the houses to introduce the ministry, visit with families, and most importantly pray with them.  And by doing so, our eyes were opened to how many in our neighborhood actually live.

We discovered most live in homes that are called, “inquilinatos.” The inquilinatos can best be described as large homes that houses 20-30 families; with each family renting a room within the house.  Many of those who live within these homes are Venezuelan refugees who receive little or no assistance from the government.  We found many within these homes to be young single mothers or pregnant women as well.

Our hearts were moved by the faces and souls we saw that were suffering.  So we began to distribute food on a weekly basis and invited them to come to the foundation building so they can be better acquainted with us as a ministry. It is truly amazing that after years of trying, God used the most unlikely situation of a world-wide pandemic, to answer our prayers. But once again, it shows us how God can use any circumstance to bring glory to His name! 

Having our eyes opened to the need around us, we are in the process of planning and gathering resources for new ways to serve and meet the need.  To that end, Ciudad Refugio is working on opportunities to assist the pregnant and single mothers that live in many of the inquiliatos.  Please pray for us as we desire the blessing and heart of God to live out His mandate from James 1:27 on what true religion is: “Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.” (CEV)

We understand for many of you, these are uncertain times. We pray that you may be encouraged by this testimony how even in the darkest of nights, the light of God can still shine through.  Press On! Keep believing! We truly serve a prayer answering God!

 

¡Seamos La Iglesia!|Una Actualización de Ciudad Refugio

Por : Pastor Douglas

En los días en que vivimos, estoy agradecido de ser parte del cuerpo de Cristo y   por el privilegio de ser su luz y paz para el mundo atribulado que nos rodea. Al igual que la mayoría de los países de todo el mundo, Colombia lleva más de un mes en cierre de emergencia. Las fronteras, las escuelas y los negocios están cerrados y en cuarentena. El distanciamiento social, el lavado de manos y la ropa protectora se han convertido en la tendencia del día. Las calles están vacías y la gente se está volviendo insular, recurriendo a la tecnología como un medio para conectarse con las noticias del mundo y para relacionarse entre sí.

Como organización sin fines de lucro con énfasis en ayuda de emergencia, Ciudad Refugio tiene permiso para circular por la ciudad con el propósito de alimentar y proporcionar refugio. Estamos agradecidos por este permiso porque en Colombia, como en gran parte del mundo en vía de desarrollo, es probable que muchos más mueran por los efectos resultantes de la pobreza, la violencia y el hambre que por el mismo virus. Para los interesados, estamos haciendo nuestra parte para respetar, cumplir y promover las pautas y requisitos de salud a medida que hacemos nuestro trabajo humanitario.

Gracias a las personas y organizaciones que han elegido específicamente asociarse con nosotros en esta temporada. Dios es muy fiel. Durante la primera semana de la cuarentena cuando comenzamos a recibir llamadas de personas que necesitaban ayuda, también comenzamos a recibir donaciones de alimentos, bebidas, comestibles y recursos financieros. Hemos experimentado la mano abierta de la provisión de Dios y su deseo de cuidar a los pobres y vulnerables. Desde la primera semana de cuarentena, hemos podido alimentar semanalmente a más de 700 personas y proporcionar alimentos a más de 250 familias semanalmente. Con lo poco que tenemos, estamos comprometidos a llegar a las comunidades colombianas y venezolanas sin la ayuda de otras formas de servicio y apoyo; creemos que esto refleja el corazón de Dios. Pasamos días enteros escalando montañas para llegar a hogares hechos de losas de madera con pisos de tierra, hogares sin agua corriente ni electricidad. Y a medida que hemos salido en fe, hemos visto milagros. No puedes exceder a Dios en generosidad

Estamos bendecidos con trabajadores dedicados, dispuestos a servir en la primera línea a pesar del riesgo. Estamos comprometidos a ayudar a administrar alimentos a los necesitados durante los próximos 3-6 meses (según lo permita Dios) para proporcionar ayuda crítica a las familias que luchan por reconstruir después de la cuarentena. Humildemente pedimos su apoyo.

A Practicum Experience

By : Michaela S. | Practicum Student

My name is Michaela and I’m a university student in Social Work from Sweden. I was interested in doing my semester of practice in Colombia and that led me to research and find Ciudad Refugio. The length of my practicum was for 20 weeks; I started in August and finished in December of 2019. During my time at Ciudad Refugio, there was another student from Germany doing here practicum there as well; it was a great to share this experience with someone from another part of the world.

When I first arrived, I was introduced to the different programs at Ciudad Refugio. This was a good chance to get an impression of the work, processes, and methods of the foundation. This included work with kids (English Club, Homework Club, Homeschool, Ciudad De Los Niños,  and the Youth Group), working with women in the restoration program (meetings in the evening for different activities and outings),  Agua Panela, working in the neighborhood of Manantiales and the activities with families there. It was also a good opportunity to meet all the volunteers in the foundation and see their work responsibilities in the various programs. Later,  I continued to work with different activities but started to focus more on the women in the restoration program.

Here are some of the highlights of my practicum time at Ciudad Refugio:

Agua Panela:

Every Wednesday night after the church service we went to a street in the city where there are many people using drugs. We brought Agua panela and bread to distribute and we walked around in groups trying to talk to the people we met. For me it was interesting to be a part of this work and I can recall one interaction that really impacted me. My group and I met a woman from Venezuela who was sitting on the street and she was selling cigarettes and sweets. We talked to her for a long time and in the end we prayed for her. She had been separated from her family and had a 2-year-old daughter. A few weeks later when we were on the street again, she came to me and asked if I recognized her, which I did. She held her daughter in her arms and told me she got another job. This was a direct answer to our prayers! We could see the light in the darkness.

Manantiales:

Every Saturday we were in Manantiales and had activities for around 200 children. When the children first arrive, they receive yogurt and then we have a gathering with all of them and we sing and dance together. Following, we seperate them into different age groups to teach them from the bible and then play some activity or game. I was with the youngest age group: 3-5-year-olds.  Though at times it was challenging dealing with so many young kids; overall it was a fun experience and many of the children stole my heart.

Youth camp:

One week in October the students had vacation from school so we were able to organize a camp for the youth in Manantiales from Thursday to Saturday.  The event included teenagers from Manantiales (those we meet every Saturday and that sometimes accompany us to the organization and sleep over from Saturday to Sunday), teenagers from the youth group in the church and teenagers from the English club we run in a local high school.  It was a lovely mix of youth who attended!

During these days we had various activities that the leaders had prepared. The theme for the whole camp was “Quién Seré?” – “Who will I be?” The other social work student and I prepared a workshop about setting goals for the future since it is very common for young people to follow the paths and examples they see in their surroundings. In  the neighborhood of Manantiales  following the usual pattern means drugs, dropping out of school, being in a relationship and having children at a very young age. Therefore, it was important that they were given the freedom to dream and think outside those paths. It was incredible to see them be hopeful and share their dreams about becoming a professional football player, studying at the university and more. We also spent a lot of time on games and other activities. And their favorite activity was definitely- the pool! Although we did not have the best weather, it was cold and rainy, they spent as much time as they could in the pool! I really enjoyed spending time and sharing with the youth!

Women:

Outside of my work, I focused mainly on  the women in the rehabilitation program with the other social work student. We met the women three times a week for activities and their outing on Fridays. During our time together with the women we taught based on what we learned in our studies of Social Work, or we came up with other group activities for topics like goals, perspectives, communication skills, reflections etc. The women were always open to share the time and to do the tasks that we gave to them. Although the work with the women was always changing because there were women leaving and new coming, I really enjoyed spending time with them and getting to know them. We also had a tradition to celebrate birthdays together and it was always an enjoyable event for all of us! The hardest thing when I was going to go back home was to say goodbye to the women. They made a big impression on me and I have learned so much from them and by working with them.

Overall, I had a great time in Ciudad Refugio and my time in the foundation helped me in my professional career and in my personal life. I’m very thankful for the opportunity I had to be part of the foundation.

Thank you!

 

Ready to Build! An Update from Pastor Douglas

Dear family,

It is with much anticipation that I announce we have received final approval to start the demolition and construction of the new building. D-day is set for December 1, 2019 and we are anticipating project completion by the end of 2022. This has been a long, three-year process through which we have learned much about patience and trusting in the perfect timing of God. We can also see the muscles God has developed in us through this process of trusting and waiting, spiritual muscles that will under gird us in this time of stretching and growth.

Our vision is to have expanded space to utilize as housing and refuge. Housing for volunteers and missionaries coming to serve and be trained in front line ministry. Refuge for vulnerable children, youth and adults looking for for help and healing in Christ.

It is also our plan to be able to invest in the church, Casa de Refugio, giving it the proper space and attention it needs to grow. The church will provide spiritual covering for our programs and will be the motor behind our service, a sacred space of ongoing prayer where people can encounter the heart and mission of God.

I am indebted to those who have and continue to pray and support this vision. Through the generosity of many we have raised 60% of what we need to complete this project. We invite your continued support through our, “Sponsor a square foot” campaign.

 

We are endeavoring to raise funds to cover the 3,682 square feet needed to reach project completion. Each square foot costs $36 USD. Additionally, we are looking for those with constructing and engineering abilities to come and help.  May God bless you, and please come and see us in Medellin.

In His Service,
Pastor Douglas Calvano

 

Faithful in the Little

By : Merlin M. | Volunteer

Ciudad Refugio was given a unique opportunity this school year to facilitate an English Club for students at a local high school.  Teams of volunteers would walk to the Intitución Tulio Ospina every Wednesday and Friday afternoons to conduct activities and promote English language skills among the students.  To be honest, the walk to the school was an easy downhill trek but the return trip was a tiring uphill climb.  It definitely burned off calories from a few of the sweets we can get from our bakery! We started this program in February of this year and initially it was a hit among the students.  At the start, we were regularly getting about 10 students each session but as time went on, the numbers started to dwindle. And naturally, we as volunteers were a bit discouraged by this.

But we noticed that the faithful few that would come were really invested.  And we began to do what our primary goal was: Build relationships! The students who initially were shy to even talk in to us in Spanish, began to open up to us about their lives, struggles, and dreams.  So while playing games and having conversations, the seeds of friendship began to bloom. We also began to invite the students to the foundation for our youth group and other youth related events.  And by the grace of God, a few began to come! Currently, we have a few students that come on Saturday night to the youth group at the foundation.  And some even come for the Sunday service at the church as well.

Last Wednesday was the last English club for this school year.  And we hosted a party for them at the foundation.  We played games with them like Mafia and ate snacks together.  It was amazing to see how much the students have grown since the program began.  They were at ease conversing in English and we are truly grateful to have played a small part in accomplishing this.  At the party, we also gave the students handmade Christmas cards.  Afterwards, one of the students wrote on social media that the English club was the best part of the school year for her! That made all of our hearts so full of joy to know that the little we did meant so much for her! And that we were able to make a difference in her life.

Personally, the experience with the English club has been a roller coaster ride.  I was initially disappointed  when the number of students started to dwindle as the months passed.  But I was so encouraged to see how God was building relationships and how if I am faithful in the little He will bless it and multiply it! So can I encourage you to do the same? In your job, in your responsibilities, in your service to God-Be Faithful.  Though you may not see it, know that God is faithful to bring 30, 60, and 100 fold fruit from the seeds that you plant today!

All We Hoped For and More!

By : Team Seattle | Short- Term Volunteers

Our time at Ciudad Refugio was incredible! For many people on our team this was our first mission trip and going in, we had very little idea of what to expect. We went in simply hoping to serve, to grow in our faith and to see God reveal himself to us in mighty ways. During our time at Ciudad Refugio we experienced all that we hoped for and more.

The guys on our team were able to live with the men in the program and participate along side them in their day to day activities. We helped with a work project each morning and went to Bible study in the afternoon. We spent a lot of time with the men with activities such as: playing chess or soccer, talking about our faith, hearing testimonies, and simply building genuine friendships. This experience was very rewarding and being able to encourage the men in the program in their faith was so fulfilling and helped us to grow in our own as well.

The women on our team were able to spend a lot of time with the women in the program. We helped in the kitchen in the mornings doing whatever was needed, which often times cleaning or helping with the food donations. We were able to go to Bible study with the women in the afternoon as well. Sometimes we went to Manantiales during the week to help with homework club or another women’s bible study. The friendships we developed with the women in the program and the kids in Manantiales are near and dear to our hearts. We will never forget all the incredible people we got to know and we will constantly keep them in our prayers.

As a team we helped each Saturday at the children’s program in Manantiales and the one in the foundation. We also had the opportunity to help with the youth group on Saturday nights. We always had a great time playing with the crazy kiddos during children’s ministry and later hanging out with the youth group. We were very sad to say goodbye to many of the youth because we became very close to them over the course of our two months at the foundation.

We highly recommend this ministry to anyone who wants to grow in their faith and do something outside of their comfort zone. Ciudad Refugio does so much good in Medellín and loves people so well. Everyone who works in the foundation has an incredible heart for Jesus and their immense faith brings a spirit of peace and comfort in the difficult and heavy moments of the ministry. People at Cuidad Refugio treated us like family and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve there. Overall, the meaningful, life bringing relationships we made in the foundation helped to make our short two months in Medellín a huge moment of change and growth in our lives.

God bless,

Team Seattle

In the News!

By Merlin M. | Volunteer

Recently, Ciudad Refugio has been creating quite a stir in the local media here in Colombia.  We have been honored to have been featured on two different new media outlets in the past week. And earlier this summer, Pastor Douglas was asked to share at a BiteTalk here in Medellin about how to care for and best assist the poor all around us.

Please check out the links below to learn more:

Noticias Caracol

Ciudad Refugio was featured on the Noticias Caracol nightly news.  Program graduates were able to share of the impact of the ministry on their lives.  Also, the homeless shelter and bakery projects were featured as part of the news report. The report ended with our hopes for expansion with the new building project that we plan to begin in the upcoming months.

Q’hubo

Ciudad Refugio was featured in a newspaper article in Q’hubo on Thursday, August 22nd, titled:  “The angels of the homeless”.  The article shared of the history of the ministry and how it began with Pastors Douglas and Marilu sharing agua panela and bread on the street.  It also spoke of the testimony of volunteers such as Luis Tapasco, who is a program graduate and current leader for the men’s program.  Lastly, the article shared of how the foundation is home for many volunteers from all around the world and how everyone works and functions as one big family.

 

BiteTalk Medellin 

In July, Pastor Douglas was asked to share at a BiteTalk in Medellin.  This event was structured similarly to the more widely known Ted Talks.  Pastor Douglas spoke on the topic of how best to help the poor while balancing our good intentions and what is ultimately best for them long term.  He emphasized how the church must find the right formula to save souls but also save lives as well.  Three key points Pastor Douglas stressed upon was how the church can transform the lives of the needy around us by offering: relief for immediate needs, restoration, and development.  We should be a voice for those who don’t have a voice and treat them with dignity and respect.  And most of all, we must work to not build dependency but elevation from their current status.

 

We are truly grateful for every opportunity to share who we are and what we do.  We pray that each time we are featured that the name of Jesus will be lifted up and that lives are impacted for the Kingdom of God.

The Power of Restoration

By Yeyson M. and Merlin M. | Volunteers

Ciudad Refugio is honored to be able to share the testimony of Yeyson Marin, a recent graduate of our restoration program and a current volunteer at the foundation. After his graduation, Yeyson has chosen to serve and assist in various capacities such as with the homeless shelter and children’s ministry, to name a few. This is his story in his own words:

I grew up in a family without a father figure.  When my parents met and fell in love, my mother did not know that my father was a drug addict.  Their relationship had many struggles because of his addiction and he tried without success to complete many rehab programs.  Finally, when I was three and my older brother was five, my mother left my father.  At this time, she also became a believer and we even lived in a church for some time.  You could say that I was raised in a Christian home but in my heart, I was anything but. I had no relationship with Christ but would just go through the motions of what it meant to be a “Christian.”

When I was younger, I was considered a good kid.  I did well in school, went to church, and never got into trouble.  But when I turned 12 years old, I began to smoke cigarettes with some of my friends from school. This habit was a gateway that led me to try other things, like smoking marijuana.  For the next three years, I would use marijuana once or twice a month.  At 15 years old, I began to start using other stronger and more potent drugs.  This began a season of rebellion in my life.  I did not go to church because I was older and that meant more freedom and my mother also got remarried at this time.  I was angry with her for this and didn’t like my stepfather and would constantly fight with him. (Years later, our relationship has now been restored.)  One night, the tension was so bad we had to be physically separated, and from then on, I went to live with my grandparents. This further promoted the downward spiral in my life; living away from home afforded me much more freedom than I should have been given at this time.  I began to consume drugs all the time, day and night.  I also began to use “harder” and stronger drugs than before.  During this time, I also began to sell drugs.  I knew the suppliers and would sell the drugs at a cost to make a good profit.

I left school and served in public service for one year. (This is similar to a police force within Colombia and is mandatory service). During this time,  I was upholding the law while breaking it at the same time.  I would check people for drugs and if I found some, I would just keep it for myself to sell later on.  Also, being in an uniform I was never questioned or searched so I can move around and sell drugs freely without any interference.  This only propelled me deeper into my vices.  But some incidents caused me to question my chosen path.  Once, I had a blackout for three days.  I did not remember anything that happened but my friends told me that I was functioning but in a trance.  Another time, I had a bad reaction to the drugs I consumed and started having convulsions.  My family rushed me to the hospital and the doctor told them it was a miracle I was still alive.  The doctor even performed an EEG to see the extent of the damage the drugs had made on my brain.  But by the grace of God, the test showed that there was no visible damage in spite of my rampant drug use.  From that day onwards, I made a decision to stop the use of the hard drugs and would only consume less potent drugs. For me,  it was a small step in the right direction.

After completing my service for one year, I begin a job with a local public service company.  My life was great and I had everything I wanted.  I was making good money, had a great social life, all the friends and popularity I wanted.  However, my life took a turn for the worse because of my actions.  I was an influencer and with along with others, we started a strike among the workers that cost the company millions of pesos.  I was one of thirty people who were fired once the strike ended.  I sank into a season of depression after I lost my job.  For the next two months, I was living a chaotic and wild life.  I began to use all different types of drugs again and would party day and night.  But soon the money I had saved began to run out. And in a matter of months I was left with nothing-no money, no job, no girls,  and no friends. God had stripped me of everything and I came to the lowest point of my life.  With my head bowed, I was forced to go to my mother and ask for help. She knew of Ciudad Refugio and brought me to the foundation.

My first month in the program I hated everything.  I was so angry and rebellious and just wanted to leave.  I went for three days without sleeping because my roommate snored very loudly.  One night, I was just so frustrated I prayed with anger: “God, if you are there…Stop his snoring!”  And I kid you not, five seconds after I finished my prayer, the snoring stopped and I could sleep.  For the next couple of days, I would do the same angry prayer and God answered in the same way.  I was starting to learn that God really did understand and hear me.  A short while later, I had a sense to fast for a few days; I asked God to heal me from my issues with anger.  And the first day itself, I felt God heal my heart and I felt true happiness and almost against my own will, I began to smile.  I learned that God wanted to restore me and that when He breaks you; it’s not to punish you but to build you up according to His will.

Within the next nine months I began to have some real encounters with God.  I started to like worship and even hearing the preaching of the Word. By the grace of God, I was recently able to complete the restoration program and time of transition.  My dream is to talk about and serve Christ.  I want to share how the love of Christ saved and transformed a sinner like me.  I want to rescue others and offer them the hope that God only can provide.  Like one my favorite verses, Lamentations 3:39-40 says: “Why then should we, mere humans as we are, murmur and complain when punished for our sins? Let us examine ourselves instead, and let us repent and turn again to the Lord.” As for now, I don’t know what the future holds; I just know that God holds it.  I am very happy and content to be serving in the foundation and I’m waiting on God to reveal what His plan for me is!

To anyone who is in the same path that I was, I just want to share that God gives us two options for how to life our lives-His way or your own way.  God is a gentleman and lets you have freedom to choose.  But know that God will never follow you on the wrong path.  So follow the right way; the best way; God’s way.  God has a purpose for your life.  I now can see that everything I have gone through was so God could use me to reach others and offer them a living testimony of how God can restore and transform a life.  If He can do it for me, He can do it for you as well!

In Memorium: Dr. Jason Tabick

By Ciudad Refugio

Ciudad Refugio shares in the sorrow over the passing of Dr. Jason Tabick.  He completed his race and was promoted on glory on May 20, 2019.

Dr. Jason Tabick loved telling the Chiropractic story from the homeless to the famous and in between. He had a beautiful way of seeing each person as a  special creation of God. An avid BJ Palmer GreenBook reader, he practiced the Upper Cervical Knee Chest work taught by Lyle Sherman and Dr Kale. A gentle giant. Always serving for the benefit of others out of abundance! He was a Christian man leaving behind his bride of Sandra.

On behalf of Ciudad Refugio, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and everyone at World Care Specific Chiropractic Missions.  We have truly been blessed by Dr. Tabick’s service to the people of Colombia and been deeply touched by his heart to serve and love others.  We will miss him! But we know with hope, he is resting in the arms of his Savior and we will see him again on the other shore.