News from the
Mission Field

Last October Sis. Martha Osborn and I had the privilege of joining my parents on their yearly trip to Guatemala. It was our first time traveling outside of North America so we were very excited, but unsure what to expect since neither of us know how to speak Spanish! continue reading

Although the brothers and sisters from the 9 different countries do not live together, our temporary dwelling for the Bible school felt like a prelude to the kingdom. In attendance, were brethren from Argentina, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the United States, Panama, Mexico, and the host nation of Ecuador. The ´Hosteria El Cana´, in the city of Guayllabamba was the location for the Convivencia 2023 Quito, Ecuador, in which all the classes for the approximately 60 attendees were given in Spanish. Interesting fact: The airport in Quito lies 2,813 meters above sea level while the Bible school´s location is 2,142 above sea level. Therefore, the first thrilling experience was the speedy, winding, descending drive around the mountainous terrain, but that paled in comparison to the rest of the week´s edification and fellowship activities. continue reading

In August 2022 two fieldworkers arrived in Antigua from Nairobi and plan to remain there until August 2023 year. They are Bre. Amos Natembea and Albert Mwashi from Kenya. Bro. Clive Solomon has for decades supported the work in Antigua and was able to arrange for these brothers with the help of the CBMC to commit to this year-long service. continue reading

In a rerun of the visit made to Bolivia and Chile in November 2022, it was the turn of the brethren in Chile on this occasion in 2023 to celebrate a baptism, while the brethren in La Paz, Bolivia continue in the one faith waiting our Lord’s return. continue reading

Sister Enid Hall, of Port Antonio in Jamaica, has fallen asleep in the Lord at the end of a long and faithful life. She would have been 100 years old on the 18th of February, and was baptized in 1985.  Sis Shauna Chin Sang remembers her. continue reading

Bible school activities began a few days before the actual event. As the out-of-town visitors arrived they were taken on trips to the beach and volcanoes and to special dinners. Newly-baptized Bro. Cristian Mamani came from Bolivia, Bro. Nahuel Carmona from Peru, Sis. Marcela Castellanos from neighbouring Honduras and Bro. Dante Berbetti from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, brethren and sisters Jorge, Encarnación, Victor and Marina, bussed in from Guatemala. continue reading

I was met at Hewanorra International Airport by our long-time contact and driver, Keith Philipp, on the afternoon of October 29th and arrived at the Mission House about 5:00 p.m. Keith and visiting missionaries always have stimulating Bible discussions during the 90-minute ride from the airport to the Mission House. continue reading

I always look forward to the yearly Bible School in Costa Rica. I’m not too fond of the flight down since it is usually a red-eye flight, leaving just after midnight and flying all night, but the enthusiasm and spirituality of the group and the enriching experiences always makes it worth it. continue reading