News from the
Mission Field
In an effort to keep you up to date on the activities of the mission ecclesias, we continually collect news and reports from the field.
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July 23, 2013
“Adios” to our Brethren in La Paz, Bolivia
ByIn Bolivia, saying "adios" is reserved for those times when the parting will be a long one. It essentially means, "I commend you to God." In May with these words we embraced our dear brother and four sisters and interested friends in reluctant farewell as we left our home in Bolivia for the last time. Our year in Ecuador and three years in Bolivia were rich with personal growth and blessing from Yahweh. continue reading
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June 14, 2013
“Shores of the utmost West, ye that have waited long….”
By Sister Colleen Uiga“Do you believe in the things concerning the kingdom of God and the nombre de Jesucristo?” No matter the language, country or even continent, our hearts thrill to hear the words, to see the actions that proclaim “Yes, si.” A father baptizes his own daughter and they become brethren in an instant, standing with a … continue reading
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April 23, 2013
Kidnapping of Bro. Alex Andrade
ByWe regret to inform that there has been no further development in the case of Bro. Alex Andrade of El Salvador, who was kidnapped in the city of San Salvador on March 6th last. Our fervent prayer is that our Heavenly Father may protect Bro. Alex if he remains alive, while continuing to console his family and his brethren and sisters in the Truth. Given the time that has gone by, the CBMA will not publish any further bulletins on this distressing situation unless some new information were to arise. continue reading
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April 3, 2013
North to Alaska
ByBro. Stan Wilkinson of the Glendale, Arizona ecclesia is no stranger to bicycle riding, even at the age of 73 years young. Seven years ago Bro. Stan travelled by himself from San Diego to Boston, some 3400 miles, continue reading
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February 3, 2013
Missionaries to Guyana 1971-1975
By Sis. Dolores SleeperTed and I were married in 1970, about a year and a half after I was baptized. It was his dream, inspired by Bro. Harry Whittaker, to devote a few years to missionary work in Guyana. So in 1971 we set off on a journey that would forever change our lives. Ted was 23 and I was 22; he had just finished his Conscientious Objector alternate military service and I had just finished earning my teaching credentials at the university. continue reading
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January 1, 2013
A visit to Lima, Santiago and Córdoba
By Sis. Jan BerneauIn October and November of 2012 it was a pleasure for Bro. Jim & Sis. Jean Hunter to again visit our brethren and sisters in Peru, Chile and Argentina and offer talks and classes for the interested friends who study the Bible with us by correspondence. continue reading
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December 9, 2012
Puerto Rico – Few in Number
By Bro. Don LuffDue to advertisements in the Readers Digest during the Year of Witness efforts in 1976, individuals in Puerto Rico have been receiving Christadelphian correspondence courses and literature since the late 1970’s. Baptisms resulted from the efforts of missionaries and short term field workers during the 1980’s. Nevertheless, due to a variety of circumstances, it has … continue reading
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November 4, 2012
St. Lucia Missionary Trip
By Sis. Jan BerneauThe following article from Bro. David and Sis. Joan Andrews, describes their recent trip to St. Lucia, from Guyana where they have been helping in various ecclesias. Return to St Lucia On Friday 6-July-12 Joan and I once again left Guyana on a three-week visit to the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia (our third … continue reading