Welcome to Our Blog
Welcome to our blog—a space where we share the heart of our mission. Through stories, updates, and reflections, you’ll see how God is moving through our community outreach in Jamaica. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or a life-changing moment, we’re here to shine a light on the love and transformation happening every day.
Farming with the Family
Every day, something new happens on the farm that we didn’t know could happen. We find hidden skills we didn’t know we had, as well as hidden treasure in the bushes or creeks. All of us have enjoyed having this new property in St. Mary to share with our neighbors and...
Mountain Lake Does it Again!
In this digital age, many may not remember the U.S. Postal Service slogan which began: “Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night…” To paraphrase, the postman always delivers, no matter what! That’s sort of what we think about when we see our friends from Mountain Lake...
Marla’s Minute: Climate Change Happens in St. Mary
It’s hot and dry… that about sums up the day-in, day-out conditions here on the island since March. But that’s not the climate change I’m referring to. I’m talking about the climate in which ACE is used to working and how we do outreach to our hundreds of students,...
Arlene’s Adventure Home
“The Lord has said, ‘I know the plans I have for you.’” That was the verse that spoke to my heart when I returned to Jamaica on January 11 of this year, since I knew I was facing decisions for the future. However, once COVID-19 reared its ugly head, I found myself...
Prayer Works!
As we watch the USA express their anger over injustice, Pastor Omar, our Pastor at Family Church on the Rock and always part of the ACE family, had some thoughts to share: Shalom, If there was ever a time we needed to pray, it is NOW! Like many of you, I have had to...
Marla’s Minute: Farming with the Family
As a wanna-be farmer, I'm learning a lot about pastures this month. I'm learning that if you are raising cattle, which we hope to be doing soon for income, you have to have a specific type of grass, and that grass has to grow without trees in the way. Remember all...
Peat and Repeat
The rhythm of life is different than this time last year. It's humbling, frankly, to know that in a matter of days, everything we've done in the human realm can be wiped out … that is, if God wasn't in charge. We started this newsletter with the title “Peat and...
Cloud 9 Chocolates featured in article
Cloud 9 Chocolates has been featured in an article published by the The Manufacturing Confectioner! Check out the article here!
Marla’s Minute: Farming with the Family
As most of you are aware, ACE has stepped out and purchased the historic Llanrunmey farm located next to the Campus. It is a big step of faith, particularly now that the virus has nearly stopped Jamaica and the world. However, this is just another chance to see God at...
A Word From D’Vaun
We’ve told you about our ACE staff visiting the homes of our sponsored children. Here are some behind-the-scene moments from D’Vaun on how these visits are going. The very first greeting we get as we approach any home is, "I hope the ACE family are all safe" or "How...