News and Events
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Challenge Grant Opportunity
May 15, 2013We are almost there! Faith In Practice is just ,500 away from getting ,000 from a matching grant offered by an anonymous foundation. You can be part of this exciting opportunity! The grant awarded will be used to fund patient care costs. Be a part of this effort and become a miracle in the life of a child who is in desperate need of healing. Any gift, big or small, will make a huge impact on…
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6th Annual Women's Luncheon
May 10, 20136th Annual Women's LuncheonOnce again, this year’s Women’s Luncheon turned out to be an amazing event. We want to thank all, nearly 300, of you who joined in support of our wonderful speakers and this life changing medical mission. Our distinguished speakers, Kathy Cameron, Robin Hardwicke, Melissa King Nelson, and Oluwatoyin Outoye shared stories, so full of emotion, that they touched…
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Memorial Hermann Medical Missions
Feb 15, 2013Memorial Hermann Medical Missions recognized long-term Faith In Practice volunteers Gary Card, MD and Carmella Dean, RN for their faithful service to the poor of Guatemala. Dr. Gary Card has been a part of Faith In Practice since the early days. Board chair for ten years, he also leads a surgical team at Las Obras in Antigua and participates in Faith In Practice’s committees.&n s an ENT, Dr. Card…
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2012 Leadership Conference
Nov 07, 2012On October 26 and 27, Faith In Practice held its Annual Leadership Conference where its faithful team leaders, from all over the US, came together for a visionary planning session for the next season of healing. The event was held at the Westin Oaks - Houston. Over 70 team leaders and administrators participated. Among those present were 7 new team leaders, 2 of which come from new teams. Mr. Ap…
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2012 Gala: Choosing Life - A Journey of Hope
Oct 31, 2012Thanks to all, nearly 500, of you who joined us at the Westin Galleria Hotel for the event of the year: The 2012 Choosing Life Gala honoring Dr. Fernando Stein. We are so thankful that so many people, friends and family, came together to celebrate the life of service to children of Dr. Stein and hear him speak. Thank you all for coming together for a night of fun and for contributing to the life…
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2012 Night of Comedy
Aug 16, 2012We would like to thank all of you who supported Balfour Beatty's Night of Comedy. The evening was full of hope and laughter. We would like to give special thanks to Balfour Beatty, the Hammerheads, and the sponsors who gave so much of themselves to serve the poor of Guatemala through this amazing event. Through your pledges, Balfour Beatty was able to raise ,000 to benefit Faith In Practice.…
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Faith In Practice in the Top 1% according to Charity Navigator
Aug 03, 2012Faith In Practice earned Charity Navigator's 4-star rating for the 8th consecutive year!Charity Navigator is America's largest independent charity evaluator that provides ratings of the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency of thousands of charities in the US. We received the news from Ken Berger, Charity Navigator's President and CEO. In his letter, Mr. Berger states: "We are …
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MDPC features Faith In Practice
Jun 18, 2012CONNECT Houston's Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Magazine featured Faith In Practice's medical mission in its June 2012 edition. Below is an excerpt of the article.(click on the images to see a .pdf copy of the pages that cover Faith In Practice Faith In Practice Medical MissionsLiving in Houston, Texas, we are home to the Texas Medical Center, and are blessed with access to some o…
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Father's Day
Jun 12, 2012Being Carried John Van Osdall saw the figure coming toward him in the distance. It took a while for John to realize that it was an older man, carrying a younger man. The older man, while strong, bowed under the weight of the younger, who was tied to his father with a well-worn cloth. It was clear that the father had been faithfully carrying this child, now a young man, his entire life. John carefu…
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2011 Guatemalan Leadership Conference
Nov 14, 2011"God has planted many seeds in and through Faith In Practice over the years, and it is amazing how much fruit has sprung forth from those seeds." Jesus Ramirez, volunteer from El Progreso, spoke these words at the recent leadership conference where volunteers gathered from across Guatemala to plan for next season. As I listened to his words, I saw before me the seeds and the fruit that humbled me…
