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Spring cleaning?
My wife Kristina is not inclined to exaggeration. She’s a very measured person. She rarely uses strong language. So the message I...
Doug Brendel
Apr 3, 20182 min read


Caviar for the homeless?
Greetings! Here’s an unexpected twist on New Thing’s compassionate care for the poor in Belarus! Please widen your browser to enjoy...
Doug Brendel
Mar 21, 20181 min read


Launch the orphans!
God bless the 13 generous friends who gave to provide “Life Starter Kits” for this year’s crop of graduating orphans at the “children’s...
Doug Brendel
Mar 14, 20181 min read


What next for them?
Graduation Day is coming. But for 5 of these orphans, it won’t be a day for celebrating. They’ll be “aging out” of the “children’s...
Doug Brendel
Mar 6, 20182 min read


Happy birthday!
This was so fun … springing the birthday surprise on “The Great Kozovaya.” Just a couple of photos from the party, here. Thanks for...
Doug Brendel
Feb 26, 20181 min read


Come with me
Greetings! I leave for Belarus this Friday. Of course as always, I’ll send you photo reports of the good work you’re making possible...
Doug Brendel
Feb 26, 20181 min read


This is going to be a terrific surprise!
Hello again! I’m so happy to report that friends gave generously to New Thing in honor of The Great Kozovaya’s upcoming 70th birthday…....
Doug Brendel
Feb 26, 20181 min read


A gift for the one who gives everything
I hope you recognize this woman: We call her “The Great Kozovaya.” It’s a joke — because she’s the humblest person on earth. (But she...
Doug Brendel
Feb 26, 20182 min read


Exposed
Children exposed to tuberculosis in Belarus … but happy? I think you’ll like these kids. Check out a brief photo report from a...
Doug Brendel
Jan 30, 20181 min read


Thank you for the warm shoes!
Boxes of heavy, warm winter footwear … for hundreds of the poor and homeless of Minsk! Heartfelt thanks to all who give so faithfully to...
Doug Brendel
Jan 23, 20181 min read
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