ABINA MINISTRIES is blessed with a Godly team of men and women to help guide us in fulfilling God’s Great Commision and missions.
Our all volunteer Board of Directors provide their own resources and time to bless children without parents in North and Central America.
Colette Bert, Founder of ABINA Ministries & Board Member since 2010. Mom of three, Grandma of four, Christian Wife, Retired Travel Agent (IATA) & Missionary.
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.” Psalm 28:7
Jeremy Bert, Cowboy, Retired Merchant Seaman, US Naval Vietnam Veteran, Missionary, ABINA Treasurer Joined 2010.
Husband, Father, Grandfather. “My wife, Colette, is a very special lady, and the love of my ‘earthly’ life. Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortuleza.”
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!( Philippians 4:13)
Sherril L. Lex, Assistant Secretary-Board Member Since 2012
Mom and Grandmother to two granddaughters, Christian, ABINA Secretary, I love seeing the Lord’s “suddenlys” – the unexpected blessings that happen out of the blue!
“Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you do not know”. Jeremiah 33:3 ❤️
Janice Palmby – Prayer Chair, Board Member Since 2019.
Hi! ❤ I am God’s Daughter, a Mom, Grandmom, Neighbor, Friend & ABINA Board member.
Is. 61: ..because Yahweh has anointed me as a messenger to preach good news to the poor. He sent me to heal the wounds of the brokenhearted, to tell captives, “You are free” & to tell prisoners, “Be free from your darkness.”
Ashley Bert, ABINA Secretary, Public Notary, Board Member Since 2020
Proud cat mom of three cats, Wife, Orthodox Christian, Public Notary and committee chairperson for Abina. I love seeing the lords work that has been done for the children in Costa Rica and I am looking forward to making my first visit there soon!
“Have mercy on me, O God. According to your great mercy. And according to the abundance of your compassion, blot out my transgressions. Psalms 51 :1-3
Jake Bert, ABINA Prayer Chair, IT Tech, Board Member Since 2010.
I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian , committee board member and ABINA tech support. I have been with ABINA since it’s conception in 2010 and participated in several of the mission trips. I look forward to visiting Costa Rica and helping out as often as I can.
One of my favorite scripture is; 1 Tim: “For there is one mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus.”
Charlene Bishop, RN., ABINA Vice President Board Member Since 2019
Mom, Wife, Mimi, Christian, Adventurer, ABINA Board Member since 2019.
JAQUELINE OTTEMAN
ABINA AMBASSADOR
Member Since 2023
My favourite Bible verse is: Psalms 133:1🙏❤️
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
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