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At the Gem foundation
October 2024
A Place to Play
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Building an Inclusive Playground for The Gem Foundation

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EMI is a Christian non-profit made up of architects, engineers, surveyors, and construction managers who value Design, Discipleship, and Diversity.

“People restored by God and the world restored through design.”

Since 1982, our worldwide mission is to develop people, design structures, and construct facilities which serve communities and the Church—facilities like hospitals, schools, water systems, and more.

Together, we are designing a world of hope.

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Phil Greene Philip Greene

Director of EMI Uganda

In the 21st century, we may take for granted how radical Jesus was. His Way prioritizes the materially poor, speaks for the voiceless, and builds a community of care that can absorb suffering.

This is what we see our brothers and sisters doing at The Gem Foundation.

This is why we work to enable their ministry, designing and constructing inclusive facilities for the Gems.

Let us marvel at the person of Jesus, walk in His Way, and embrace the powerless!

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It's the right time to explore your fit with EMI. We can show you how God can use your professional talent and experiences to serve people around the world.   
 

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Marcos Bautista
Marcos Bautista

Staff Architect

  • Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
  • Birthplace: Ensenada, B.C., Mexico
  • Joined EMI: 2022
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Fue en un viaje de proyecto de EMI donde conocí a Jesucristo y lo acepté como mi Salvador. A lo largo de este tiempo, he crecido en mi fe. Dios me ha guiado en cada paso de mi vida.

Nunca he experimentado tanta alegría y gozo como ahora. Tener una relación cercana con Él me ha transformado en una mejor persona en todos los aspectos.

Estoy emocionado por lo que está por venir en EMI. Seguir compartiendo Su palabra y utilizar las habilidades que Dios me ha dado para servirle es mi mayor deseo. ¡Toda la gloria sea para Dios!


It was during an EMI project trip that I met Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my Savior. Throughout this time, I have grown in my faith. God has guided me every step of the way.

I have never experienced such joy and happiness as I do now. Having a close relationship with Him has transformed me into a better person in every way.

I am excited about what is to come at EMI. Continuing to share His word and using the skills God has given me to serve Him is my greatest desire. All glory to God!
 

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Tatiana Sanchez
Tatiana Sanchez

Staff Civil Engineer

  • Verse: Lamentations 3:21-22
  • Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Joined EMI: 2021
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I’ve been serving with EMI South Africa for several years now. While I desired to join staff because I witnessed EMI’s God-centric approach to their projects, it has been all the more powerful to experience it from within.

The work we do and the manner in which we support our ministry clients is so beautiful and delicate. Recently during staff devotions, we prayed for all on-going projects—we need God’s help at every stage.

I consider the responsibility our directors and organizational leaders carry with them and pray every staff member remains in reverent fear of God’s holiness.

The work we are doing has an eternal significance. May we be empowered to continue to do it for God’s glory alone.

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Contributors

US Corporate Partner: Clark Pacific

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A Place to Play — Jenni Keiter is a photographer who has been behind the lens part-time at EMI for the last 10 years. Photography and videography features for EMI Global have brought Jenni many different places to meet amazing ministry partners like The Gem Foundation. The Keiters live in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.

Lead — Philip Greene is a structural engineer from the USA who grew up in East Africa. Phil has been serving with EMI Uganda for over 15 years now, and as Director for the last four years. The Greene family lives in Kampala, Uganda.

Beyond the Walls — Contributors: Jason Chandler, P.E. Global WASH Programme Manager. Amiah Frezer, Project Manager USA WASH Alaska team. Kathleen Wassenaar, P.E. Cambodia WASH Programme Manager.

Editor: Matthew J. Coffey, EMI Global

Web Design: Shalom Lazarus, EMI Global

Issue Cover, Videography: Jenni Keiter, EMI Global, Avodah Images

Inside EMI is a 100% in-house production. This magazine is from the people who are living and being EMI around the world.

Comments on this issue? Write to Editor@emiworld.org.