News from the
Mission Field

The October Heroes Day Fraternal in Jamaica was a wonderful gathering—despite the fact that after several months of drought in this part of the island, the skies opened in a deluge just as two buses filled with believers were unloading their charges. But it didn’t dampen our spirits too much and all together, sixty brothers, sisters, children and babies gathered from all over the island in the beautiful hillside setting of Round Hill for fellowship and spiritual food. Once the rain eased up and the ravenous young brothers learned that snacks were available downstairs, we started running cookies and watermelon up to the older members settling into the hall whilst we waited for the stragglers. continue reading

“Baldness is come upon Gaza” (Jeremiah 47:5). This otherwise routine visit to the brothers and sisters in Chile and Bolivia began on October 7th and was immediately taken over by the news and images emerging from Israel. The news reads like the prophets. Jeremiah described an Egyptian incursion into Gaza. “I will bring a fire on the wall of Gaza” are the words from Amos (1:7) in anticipation of the Assyrian. Looking forward to the Greek invasion, Zechariah says “Gaza shall see it and be very sorrowful” (9:5). Exodus 15:14 provides us with a current headline: “The people shall hear and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.” Even the story of Samson matches what is occurring now with the ancient and ongoing pattern of enmity: “… they brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters …” (Judges 16:21) continue reading

We are happy to announce that on September 17, 2023 in Bayamo, Cuba, Yoandris Pompa Valdespino was baptized into the Hope of Israel. Five and a half years ago, searching on the web for a community that studied the Bible, Yoandris came across labiblia.com and requested the postal course. continue reading

Due to some challenges getting Truth Corps up and running after our long Covid hiatus, a promising contingent of volunteers dwindled away while plans were in limbo. In the end, we only had two team members available to travel to Jamaica for two weeks, and another two joining us during the second week. continue reading

I was baptized in 2019 at the Bible School that is held in El Salvador. My father is Bro. Jorge Trinidad. I am 24 years old and very grateful that God has chosen me to be part of his family. continue reading

Brother Dennis Paggi and I made the trip to Mexico to visit the Brothers and Sisters and give a study weekend over March 31st to April 3rd. Brother Dennis has visited Mexico on several occasions, but it was my first time. Dennis and I recently accepted the position of link team for Mexico, replacing Bros. David Lloyd and David Jennings, who were the links for Mexico for over twenty years. Their work is greatly appreciated. continue reading

During the Summer of 2023, Truth Corps members visited Jamaica to help spread the gospel and host a vacation Bible school.  Here are some of their experiences, in their own words. continue reading

On Saturday, July 15, brothers & sisters and friends met at our brother César's house, a very nice place on the outskirts of Quito, to celebrate the baptism of Johanna Rosa, daughter of our brother Manuel Duchi. continue reading