The phrase, “First of All, Pray!”, inspired by 1 Timothy 2:1, is the name of our prayer ministry. It reflects the prominence of prayer within our community. It’s been a mark of our Mission for more than 100 years. The mark remains. First of all, pray—deliberately, intentionally, and in faith, with praise and thanksgiving.
Thank you for praying for our SAM missionaries and the SAMAIR Peru team during the recent flooding in and around Pucallpa. We’re grateful for answered prayers—sunny days have arrived, and the water is beginning to recede!
As clean-up begins, please pray for our missionaries as they partner with local churches and ministries to respond to needs in the community. Ask God to give wisdom, strength, and opportunities to share His love through practical service.
Mike and Marina Shank serve in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where part of their ministry includes caring for and encouraging church leaders. Their local church is growing and recently held its first-ever leadership retreat to plan and pray for the year ahead—a meaningful step toward cultivating a plurality of leaders.
Please pray for wisdom, unity, and continued growth as this church—and others in Santa Cruz—move toward healthy, sustainable leadership. May these efforts bear fruit and multiply across many communities!
Praise God for the recent Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) outreach in Pucallpa, Peru! With the help of translators like John and Minori Lucas, many lives were touched—not only through physical care, but also as spiritual seeds were planted through prayer and Gospel conversations.
Please pray for those who received care, that the hope of Christ would continue to grow in their hearts. Pray also for continued strength and encouragement for those serving in medical missions.
Dalmiro Ortiz, who mentors and trains pastors in Bolivia, recently traveled to Agua Blanca and spent time with Pastor Ivar and his wife, leaders he usually connects with virtually due to distance. It was a meaningful visit that encouraged a deeper relationship and support.
Please pray for Dalmiro as he continues walking alongside pastors like Ivar. Ask God to deepen these leaders’ walk with Him so they can impact their families, churches, and communities with wisdom and love.
Water levels in Pucallpa, Peru, have risen to historic levels. While some homes on higher ground are seeing water reach their porches, many rural communities along the river have lost homes, crops, and animals. Just months ago, these same communities faced forest fires during the dry season—now they navigate the challenges of rising waters.
Please pray for protection, provision, and strength for those affected, especially Indigenous families who rely on the river for daily life. Ask God to provide for their needs and sustain them through this season.
Nilton and Kaylee Solier serve in Lima, Peru, with a heart to equip churches to serve vulnerable children and families in their communities. This month, they attended the Perú por los Niños (Peru for the Children) conference in Trujillo, where churches and ministries gathered to learn how to love and care for the vulnerable. They also hosted friends from Guatemala who serve with World Orphans and attended the conference. They visited ministries in Lima and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
Pray for Nilton and Kaylee as they deepen relationships with churches and ministries in Peru, seeking ways to strengthen outreach to the vulnerable. Ask God to guide their efforts, open doors for partnerships, and provide wisdom as they step into this new season of ministry.
Praise God for the start of a new school year at Ami Training Center, where Indigenous leaders are trained in biblical studies and leadership to bring the Gospel to their communities! This week, a team from Indian Rocks Christian School joined in the celebration, serving alongside students and staff.
Pray that students grow in wisdom and faith as they prepare to share Christ’s love in their communities. Ask God to bless the relationships built during this time and to strengthen those being equipped for ministry.
Please pray for sufficient fuel supply and protection amid rising tensions in Bolivia, as many face long waits for gas. Protests are increasing as frustration over shortages grows.
Pray especially for the Mission Hill Church Team, who are serving in a remote region and need fuel to complete their project and return safely. Ask God to provide for their journey, ensure safe travels, and bring peace to communities facing these challenges.
This week, Mike Anderson and a team of eight interns will serve in Nuevo Paraíso (New Paradise), a remote village in Peru. The team will take a SAMAIR flight into the village and return by boat, experiencing the same travel challenges pastors and missionaries face in reaching remote communities. While there, they will serve through hands-on projects that meet local needs while building relationships.
Please pray for safety, good health, and strength for the team. Most of all, pray that they would be a faithful witness of Christ’s love to the people of Nuevo Paraíso. May God use this time to bless the community and deepen the faith of those serving.
Please pray for Daniel and Rebekah Miller, who serve with SAMAIR Bolivia, as they seek God’s direction in how to serve beyond their official ministry roles. Daniel works as a mechanic, helping maintain aircraft that transport missionaries, pastors, and supplies to remote communities with the Gospel.
They also ask for prayer for their children—that the Lord would provide deep, lasting friendships. Missionary kids navigate cross-cultural friendships and the challenge of friends moving away. Pray that God provides a strong support system for the Miller kids as they grow in faith and navigate missionary life.
