Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We don't know what is ahead in life, but the Lord does—nothing is a surprise to Him. He has prepared in advance good works for us to do. Kristy met Thomas Ovington, the Colombia country director, while she was on the ground in Venezuela. Shortly after her time there, an earthquake hit neighboring Colombia, too. Thomas shares what it has been like to serve in both disasters and the ways that God has prepared and equipped our teams.

Resources
Learn more about our response in Colombia.
samaritanspurse.org/article/samaritans-purse-is-rushing-relief-to-earthquake-devastated-colombia
Listen to “A Day of Disaster Response with Kristy: Venezuela Earthquake,” where Kristy takes you on the ground to Venezuela.
ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/a-day-of-disaster-response-with-kristy-venezuela-earthquake
In “Missionary Doctor Healed From Ebola,” you will hear from Dr. Peter Stafford and his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, about trusting God in times of uncertainty.
ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/missionary-doctor-healed-from-ebola