One of Forward Edge’s most dearly held values is the importance of relationships. And what better way has God given us to bond with others than over a table of good food. Culture is often shared through food. Sharing meals isn’t just about filling our stomachs—it’s about connection over stories, experiencing others’ customs and traditions, and coming together as equals around the same dinner table.
Sharing meals is something close to God’s heart. It’s how Jesus ministered to the lost (Luke 5:29-31), where He discipled those closest to himself (John 13-17), and even an image He used to teach important Kingdom values and mindsets (Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:7-11).
We’ve put together a handful of recipes near and dear to our hearts. They’re some of the staple foods eaten in the countries where our children’s programs are located.
Whether you’ve been on a mission team to one of the locations and you’re yearning for the familiar flavors of your distant friends, or you sponsor a child and would like to learn more about their culture through food, or you’d just like to enjoy a new recipe with your family, these recipes are a tasty way to connect with others. These recipes can also be used to open up some great conversations with your children about other cultures and the importance of learning about God’s global family.
We hope you enjoy trying something new!
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22 yrs. old
Entered the program: March 2023
Elizabeth lives with her parents and two siblings in a one-bedroom mud house roofed with thatch that is in very poor condition. They have no latrine. The home has access to electricity but no potable water. Water is fetched from a local dam until it dries up, then the village women and girls must travel long distances to find other sources.
Elizabeth comes from a Christian family. Her father is a small-hold farmer who cultivates rice and corn but barely harvests enough food to feed the family. Her mother is a housewife and is faced with mental health issues. Before joining Create Hope, the family lived on less than $1 a day and Elizabeth’s ability to attend school was jeopardized. Also, like many girls her age, she misses school during her monthly cycle since they cannot afford sanitary supplies.
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