NOE Blog

Run for a Reason!

Posted on: April 18, 2019

At the NOE International Marathon event to be held on September 15th this year, we will be running for kids like Kristen at NOE Leon. When her family considered taking her out of NOE because of a financial crisis, Kristen offered some pesos she had saved in order to stay. On this worksheet, she wrote that her friend is Claudia. Well, that is actually her English teacher, Claudia Rios, who is training for the full marathon this year. Why don…

Samaritan’s Purse Blesses NOE

Posted on: January 29, 2019

Many NOE supporters in the USA help in the Samaritan’s Purse (or Christmas Child) program, at NOE, we help unpack these gifts! Over 300 kids heard about God’s free gift and then opened their own free gift. For many, this first taste of NOE will motivate them to begin attending Explorer’s Bible club on a weekly basis.

Charlotte Exchange in 2019

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Andrea Ortega is usually smiling, but last year after the English 4th year final, she was not. She had barely missed the mark needed to qualify for the exchange program, a dream of hers for many years. Yet, instead of saying “I’ve had it” with NOE, she stayed involved and is now teaching elementary students at our newest center, NOE Vida West. What a joy to be able to tell her last week that she had been picked for Charlotte 2019 along with thr…

Pasta Feed, a NOE Community Event

Posted on: August 11, 2018

The Marathon is coming, which means it’s time for the ultra fun Pasta Feed! This is the single best FREE event that NOE holds each year to introduce our friends, pastors, and family to what we do. RSVP now to reserve your spots and ask your friends to join you.

When: Saturday, September 15th, 6-8 PM (we will finish on time, our marathoners need their rest)

Where: Trinity Fellowship, 2700 SE 67th Ave, Portland

RSVP by clicking Here

Exchange Students ALL Arrive

Posted on: July 20, 2018

After at least four years of classes at NOE, an additional year of preparation and a saga that saw four students initially refused for their US Visa, the 2018 Dream Team arrived safe and sound in Portland.

Apple Tree Marathon Vancouver, Wa. Sept. 16th 2018

Posted on: May 24, 2018

Team NOE runners are putting in the miles in preparation for Apple Tree Marathon Vancouver Wa. on Sept. 16th 2018! Runners from Oregon and Washington will be joined by members of the Run NOE Club in Morelia in running to raise awareness and funds for the great things happening at the NOE Centers. You can honor their efforts by making a gift to the students of NOE International. Click the link below to read the inspiring stories of all of our ru

Visitors Help Make Kermesse a Success

Posted on: January 13, 2018

Visitors from Cornerstone Church in Gresham, Oregon and a couple from Texas helped make the Kermesse fundraiser a success. They look all composed in the photo but got down and dirty the evening of December 2nd, setting up, running games and then helping us put NOE back in order for classes.

2018 Dream Team Includes Loma Libre

Posted on: January 13, 2018

The first generation of English students has completed the four year program at Loma Libre and five of the best were chosen for the 2018 Dream Team (exchange program). They are shown here with NOE intern Alex Whittle (center, with cap).

PDX Marathon Success!

Posted on: October 18, 2017

Team NOE – Portland Marathon 2017
Thank you to all who supported NOE through the 2017 Portland Marathon fundraiser. It was great to see so many different groups of people come together to support this wonderful ministry. It was a resounding success! Please join us this year as NOE participates in the Apple Tree Marathon in Vancouver, Washington Sept. 16th 2018