South America
The Mission Continues in Bolivia
Sunday, October 8th was a great celebration as we saw souls join the family of God in both the missions of Cochabamba and Tarija.
Warrior’s Expedition in Bolivia - May 2018
Start training for the next expedition for May 10-13, 2018, Sajama Mountain the highest peak in Bolivia. A 21,463 ft. elevation to hit the summit will be our next adventure. Are you ready to be a leader and rise above the circumstances or are you comfortable just managing? This is the question we have to ask before considering being part of the next warrior's expedition team.
News Alert and Prayer Requests from Bolivia
We wanted to share with you some upcoming events and alert situations in La Paz that require for your prayer support. Please keep praying for Bolivia, as "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
Building Bridges: First Conference of Bolivia Churches
"…So that all may be one. Father, as you are in me and I in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me" -- John 17:21
The first conference for the International Churches of Christ here in Bolivia was a great success, with over 100 visitors joining our Sunday service for a total of almost 300 in attendance. It was a weekend of much fellowship, inspiring and deep classes focused on various topics of the Christian life.
A Celebration Service in Goiânia, Brazil
"Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went." -- Acts 8:4
Our Support Mission
A tiny church in Goiânia, Brazil is proof that not only can a handful of disciples make a difference; they can encourage and inspire the rest of the country.
Swamp Camp Travels to Brazil
The Swamp Camp in Georgia, a beloved youth camp in our fellowship, is taking its first voyage into South America by bringing Swamp Corps to Belo Horizonte, Brazil this week. Swamp Corps is the generative arm of the Swamp Camp that aims to build biblically-based summer camps in countries around the world. Read the following article by Chuck Lorbeer, who shares the good news of this program.
New Beginnings in Bolivia
It has long been said that the ministry of Jesus, contained these three characteristics when describing the work of Jesus: TEACHING, PROCLAIMING and HEALING. Any ministry looking to emulate the heart of God would need to include these traits if we are to have God bless the work of any true body of believers.
"And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people." Matthew 4:23 English Standard Version
Buenos Aires Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Recently, Carmen and I had the immense privilege of participating in the 25th anniversary service of the Buenos Aires church. The service was a true worship to God through song and multiple prayers. There were about three hundred worshipers present, and the love and gratitude were palpable.
Newsletter from the Southern Cone Churches
“Pero benditos son los que confían en el SEÑOR y han hecho que el SEÑOR sea su esperanza y confianza.
Son como árboles plantados junto a la ribera de un río
con raíces que se hunden en las aguas. A esos árboles no les afecta el calor ni temen los largos meses de sequía.
Sus hojas están siempre verdes y nunca dejan de producir fruto.”
Jeremías 17:7-8 NTV
Somos benditos cuando confiamos en nuestro Dios, cuando es el centro y lo primero en nuestra vida.