Emily Stader

Emily Christine Stader grew up in southwest Wisconsin. In February of 2020, she had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with some of her family to do a mission trip with 516NOW, which sparked her desire to learn Spanish and serve the Lord in missions. After graduating high school, she spent a year at the Rio Grande Bible Institute in south Texas as part of the InterCultural Studies language acquisition program, where she studied Spanish and learned more about Latin American culture. She then spent a year in the Dominican Republic working with our team on the island, teaching English classes, helping with youth programs, and serving in various ministries with the local church. Currently, Emily is studying at a two-year ministry training school in Alabama. After graduating, her plan is to return to full-time ministry in Latin America.

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January/February Emily Stader update

January/February Emily Stader update

God has been speaking to me a lot recently about my identity as the “light of the world.” By its very existence, light illuminates even the darkest situations. When faced with the darkness of this broken world, we can be tempted to hide our light. But God has created us to shine brightly, as beacons of hope for those still stumbling in the dark.

November/December Emily Update

November/December Emily Update

I feel like God has continually brought my mind back to the phrase “defiant joy.” While this may seem to be a bit of an oxymoron, it reminds me that the abundant joy, peace, and hope available to us through Holy Spirit’s power are unnatural in a world that offers neither peace nor true joy. Our joy and hope defy the darkness, because “the darkness cannot overcome the Light.” (John 1:5) As we enter a new year, may abundant hope, surpassing peace, and defiant joy, be the characteristics that define us and make us light in a dark world.

Emily Stader September/October Report

Emily Stader September/October Report

1 had to study this verse for one of my classes a couple weeks ago, and it impacted me so much that I now have it on a sticky note on my door. lt was a timely reminder of the importance of rest! Between extra classes, ministry opportunities, and a mission trip, the last few months have been a little hectic. In this case, the experiences were absolutely worth the extra work, but as my schedule has slowed down sorne in this second half of the semester, 1 have been reflecting on the fact that, while busy is not always bad, 1 also must be careful to balance seasons of business with seasons of rest. Otherwise, 1 can have the tendency to evaluate my worth based on my productivity and not on my identity as a daughter of the King.

News Letters

516 NOW DR February 2024 Newsletter

516 NOW DR February 2024 Newsletter

Jaime, Jacqueline, Jaimeline, and James:
Serving God in the Dominican Republic
Jaime is one of the founders of 51GNOW and currently serves as the country director for the Dominican Republic, as well as the director for Latin America. He and his family have been serving in the Dominican Republic for over six years in partnership with 51GNOW. Currently, ministry efforts in the Dominican Republic are primarily focused on reaching the large community ofHaitian immigrants, who experience extreme poverty and discrimination. 51GNOW is working to equip local Haitian pastors to reach their communities and seeking to improve their lives spiritually, economically, and educationally.

516NOW October 2023 Newsletter – SSK

516NOW October 2023 Newsletter – SSK

5:16NOW has been tracking graduation rates in Palacaguina, where our first program started, since 2013. So we have ten years of data. Based on data through the end of the 2022 school year, we know that the graduation rate for students in our program is 53%. To an American, this seems low. However, we know that the pre-Covid graduation rate in Palacaguina was 35% so our students are doing significantly better than the population at large. In addition, 27 SSK graduates are receiving financial support for their college studies.

516Now El Salvador Updates

516Now El Salvador Updates

We have started the SSK project for the year 2023. We have had two meetings with the parents to explain the way in which we are going to work this year. We have already bought the school supplements and and we have organized all the activities for the rest of the year. The parents are very grateful to God and to 516 for the valuable help for their children. in addition, our first day with the children was March 4. Please help us pray for this year 2023

In Grace and Wisdom