Newsletter May 2025
Your Past Is Not a Liability; It Is your future Degree
A Message from Our New Executive Director
As I step into the role of Executive Director of this incredible ministry, my heart is full—full of humility, passion, and deep gratitude to God. This calling is not something I pursued; it’s something God birthed in me through seasons of brokenness, healing, and preparation.
Having walked through personal loss and the deep wounds of
trauma, I carry a firsthand understanding of what it means to survive, to heal, and to be transformed. These experiences were not in vain. They became the foundation for the vision I now carry: to see trauma-informed care deeply woven into everything we do—directed by Christ’s healing love.
For the past 17 years, I’ve been privileged to work in community development, primarily facilitating teacher training and working with children aged 0–3. Over the past six years, I’ve served at Ma’s Vir Wellington, working with at-risk children aged 3–5. My background in Early Childhood Development provided a professional foundation, but it is the Spirit of God who gave me something greater: the capacity to love with a big heart.
Though I do not have biological children of my own, I now understand that God has given me more children to love. I continue to ask God to stretch my capacity and territory to love and serve even more.
This ministry is not easy—it never has been. But God continues to strengthen us. In this new season, He has given me a powerful word of encouragement and direction:
Ezekiel 3:8–9
“Behold, I will make your face as hard as their faces, and your forehead as hard as their foreheads. I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
This scripture reminds me that boldness, clarity, and faithfulness to God’s voice are critical in this season. The work is hard—but we are not afraid. God has made us resilient, like diamond.
I also hold close the scripture that grounds us at Ma’s Vir Wellington—one we all know and try to live by:
Proverbs 3:4–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
As I look ahead, I’m deeply encouraged by the strong, committed team that surrounds me. I am not building alone. We are a united force—leaders, staff, volunteers, and partners—each called and equipped for such a time as this. God has faithfully raised up a team of people who carry the same heart for healing, restoration, and dignity. I will be taking hands with these passionate leaders and trusted partners to build this organization further—stronger, deeper, and more rooted in His purpose.
Together, we will continue to create safe spaces, bring light to dark places, and offer lasting change in the lives of the vulnerable. With your support, and by God’s grace, we will see this vision flourish.
We build with Him—otherwise, everything is in vain.
To our supporters, staff, and wider community: thank you for standing with us. Your prayers, generosity, and encouragement carry us forward. Please continue to journey with us, believe with us, and build with us.
The harvest is ready—and God is moving.
In His love and strength,
Salomé Langmann
Ascension Day – A special moment for our preschool children and Disabled Adults ministry.
It is a truly special time in our ministry—a day when we remember the powerful moment Jesus returned to His Father in heaven after His resurrection.To help our preschool children understand this beautiful event, we shared the story in a way that was visual, interactive, and filled with wonder. We gathered and gently read the Scripture from John 20:17, where Jesus says:
“Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
The children stood quietly, listening with wide eyes and open hearts. To bring the story to life, we enacted the scene from the Bible. One of our volunteers dressed as Jesus, and as we told the story, two more volunteers appeared as angels in white, just like in the story from Acts 1. The angels explained to the children that Jesus had gone to heaven, but one day He will return.
To help the children visualize the Ascension, we released brightly coloured helium balloons into the blue sky. We explained that just like the balloons go up into the sky, Jesus also rose into heaven—not with a balloon, but by the power of God. There was a moment of awe as they watched them float higher and higher, and many of them pointed and shouted with excitement, saying things like, “Jesus is going up!”
This simple act helped them connect emotionally and spiritually with the story of the Ascension. It was not just a Bible story anymore—it became something they could see and feel. We reminded the children that even though Jesus went up to heaven, He did not leave us alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to be with us always, to help us and guide us every day. We closed our time with a short prayer and a song thanking Jesus for His love and promise to return.
This day was filled with joy, learning, and spiritual wonder. May we continue to plant seeds of faith in these young hearts—seeds that will grow strong as they learn to follow Jesus. We pray that these little hearts continue to grow in faith and feel the love of Jesus all around them.
Praying for the Nations – Taiwan Focus
This month in the Avodah program, our members continued their journey of praying for the nations. Each week, we pray for a different country—asking that its people would come to know and believe in Jesus Christ. We also pray for the leaders of these countries, that they would lead with wisdom and care, and for the missionaries who are sharing the gospel, asking God to protect and strengthen them.
Through multisensory therapy, we introduced them to the culture and beauty of Taiwan. We learned more about Taiwan’s people, traditions, food, and culture through a simple presentation. We also enjoyed a fun art activity—using paint and wine corks to make cherry blossom designs on traditional straw hats. These creative moments bring a lot of joy and have a relaxing effect on our members.
It’s wonderful to see how our members support each other, enjoy learning, and express themselves through individual conversations and art. We are so thankful for the amazing daily meals that nourish their bodies, and for the safe, loving environment we share. We truly love this special group and thank God for the opportunity to work with each one of them.
Equipping new assistants to teach the Amazing Brainz Program
At our ECD, we’ve got 3 incredible assistant teachers currently in training with the Amazing Brainz programme. They have classes each Tuesday from 9:00 – 12:30. They have currently completed 4 modules & there are 25 modules to be completed.
Whether they’re exploring the power of memory, mastering the art of focus, or just seeking out on brain facts, they’re getting ready to bring that knowledge straight to the classroom.
They’re not just learning—they’re transforming. Here’s what they’re up to:
- Discovering powerful tools to boost focus, memory, and motivation.
- Exploring brain-based strategies to help students learn smarter, not harder.
- Rewiring their own thinking to bring high-energy, high-impact teaching to life.
Their basic focus will be on body smart, music smart, word smart, number smart & picture smart. Every learner is unique, and that’s what makes this journey so exciting. Whether you’re Word Smart, Nature Smart, or still figuring it out—we’re here to grow those brain muscles together.
Keep stretching your mind, celebrating your smarts, and cheering others on while they discover theirs.
As winter draws near, many families in our community are struggling to keep their children and loved ones warm. We have launched our annual Winter Project to provide support where it’s needed most—specifically for the preschool children in our care and members of our intellectually disabled adult group.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve already been able to purchase new winter tracksuits, blankets, and warm clothing. These items will go a long way in offering comfort and dignity during the cold months ahead.
We will be sorting and packing donations on 17 – 20 June, and plan to distribute them on 24/25 June. There’s still time to get involved! If you’d like to contribute—whether through clothing donations or a monetary gift—every bit helps and is deeply appreciated.
This project would not be possible without your continued kindness and compassion. Thank you for being part of this mission to bring warmth and hope to those in need.
