Our recent trip to Cuba began in an unexpected way. Just before our arrival, the island was struck by a hurricane, leaving the city of Havana in darkness. Flights were delayed, and as we finally arrived, we experienced a surreal drive through a city completely without power—a reminder of both the challenges this nation faces [...]
We're so excited to have had the opportunity to serve at Rancho 3M Orphanage again this year! Thank you so much for your donations, prayer and support that went into this trip! Day 1: VBS Begins and Projects Take Shape The art created by one of the R3M kids! We have a craft prepared [...]
A Heartfelt Thank You Before we share the incredible highlights of our mission trip, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our supporters. Your prayers and contributions made it possible for us to serve in the Dominican Republic. From providing medical care to sharing the love of Christ, this trip was a testament to [...]
A Mission Begins: Preparing Hearts and Minds Our journey to the Dominican Republic began with prayerful anticipation as we headed to Montecristi, on the western side of the country. Partnering with Dr. Matt and Molly Olsen, as well as our very own Victor and Laurie Cruz, we were honored to host the PAREJAS Marriage Seminar. The [...]
An incredible Trip! Before diving into the incredible experiences of this mission trip, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our supporters and donors. Your generosity made every moment of this journey possible. From remote villages in Cambodia to classrooms in Thailand, the love of Christ was shared, lives were transformed, and seeds [...]
We had a small but mighty team do a quick trip to Fairhope in February! They were able to continue the work on the barn and also do a few projects to bless our host at the Gulf Shores rental property where we stay! Enjoy a few pictures of the work in progress! Anthony [...]
Big Dreams for 2024, Yes Lord! As 2024 approaches our hearts are looking at the upcoming year with joy! For many years OTTOM has been ministering in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Cuba and we are excited to imagine the increased impact adding a second trip each year would add. We also look forward to [...]
Fairhope, Alabama This was our fifth trip to work with our dear friends in Fairhope! Once again, our construction team went above and beyond our expectations! Their servant hearts and skilled hands work wonders in converting the three-story barn into a beautiful training and meeting center. We tackled two main projects this year: building a [...]
Rancho 3M-Orphanage- MX 🇲🇽 Our R3M trip happens to be one of our most popular trips! Why? Well, ask any of our alumni, who return year after year to come and serve 45-60 kids of all ages and their wonderful staff. Our 2023 R3M Team Rancho is a very special place! A place [...]
Mazatlán, MÉXICO OTTOM’s first international trip for 2023, did not come until July. OTTOM was forced to cancel/postpone two other trips, so we were so excited when we finally we made our way to the western coast of Mexico. Our hosts, Shoulder to Shoulder, Mexico were ready for us, and we jumped right into ministry! [...]
