Serving in ministry and navigating cross-cultural life comes with unique challenges. We’re praying for marriages in our SAM community—that they would reflect God’s love, remain steadfast in times of stress, and be a blessing rather than a burden in ministry.

Pray that husbands and wives would rely on God’s love to strengthen their relationships and that their marriages would be a testimony of grace, unity, and faithfulness. If you know a missionary couple, lift them up in prayer today!

We’re praising God for Abbie Kim, who has joined our U.S. office as Mobilization Coordinator! With her own experience as a SAM intern in Peru, she understands the excitement and challenges of stepping into missions for the first time. Now, she’s helping recruit and guide others as they discern their call to serve in Latin America.

Please pray for Abbie as she steps into this role—that God would use her to encourage and equip future missionaries. Pray for wisdom, joy, and deep connections as she walks alongside those exploring their next steps in ministry!

This month, our Mobilization Team is visiting college campuses to connect with students about how they can serve in missions. Pray that God stirs hearts and calls students to be part of His work in South America.

SAM serves through urban engagement, Indigenous engagement, aviation, and education—offering internships, short-term, and long-term opportunities. Ask God to use these conversations to mobilize the next generation for ministry!

This season, we’re celebrating lives changed and answered prayers from 2024!

This summer, we asked you to pray for our six-week interns as they stepped out of their comfort zones in Peru—immersing themselves in ministry, culture, and Kingdom work. Today, we celebrate how God answered those prayers! 🎉

For Emily Duchow, the internship was life-changing, helping her grow in Christ, servanthood, and her understanding of life on the mission field.

We’re praising God for how He deepened faith and transformed lives through this internship experience.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook to watch Emily share about her time in Peru!

This season, we’re Celebrating Lives Changed and answered prayers from 2024!

In October, we prayed for the Trans-Amazon Network Encounter in Ecuador, and God moved powerfully! Sixty Indigenous leaders from six countries and 24 ethnic groups came together to build relational trust, collaborate, and encourage each other. Indigenous women also began forming their own networks of women’s groups. Praise God for the Three Waves Movement and ALTECO.

SAM is honored to partner with these incredible leaders as they strengthen the Indigenous church across the Amazon and lowlands of South America. Our first-wave missionaries, Jenna Weigner and Craig DeLille, joined the gathering to support and encourage. Third-wave SAM missionaries Henrique and Corina Terena shared their wisdom and passion, while César and Mirtha Surubí from Torre Fuerte in Bolivia added their voices to this transformative time.

Pray for each of them and the Trans-Amazon Network as they continue to share the hope of the Gospel.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook to see a video of the Trans-Amazon Network Encounter!

Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing messages of gratitude from missionaries across Latin America.

From Kirk Ogden, SAM Executive Director:

“I am so thankful for the way God has provided for us in so many different ways over decades and decades. Right now I am particularly joyful because we have so many of our field ministry leaders coming in this week to share with us, to celebrate what God is doing, and to pray for what God is going to do. I am also so thankful for our Board of Directors, men and women who give so much so this ministry can continue to prosper. Thanks be to God!”

We are thankful for Kirk and his servant leadership at SAM. 

Please pray for leadership meetings this week with the Board of Directors, field leaders and ministry partners.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see photos and videos to accompany these testimonies of gratitude.

November is here, and we’re entering a season of thankfulness. We are thankful for you, our prayer partners!

Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing messages of gratitude from our missionaries serving across Latin America. Join us in prayer as we thank God for their obedience, faith, and love for His world.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see these heartfelt stories, photos, and videos. We’d love for you to be part of this celebration of gratitude!

Join us in welcoming Julie Tina to the SAM U.S. office team! Julie has stepped into the role of Operations Manager, helping keep office life running smoothly and efficiently. With her resourcefulness, creativity, and infectious enthusiasm, she’s already making a positive impact. We’re so grateful to have her on board! Please pray for Julie as she settles into this new role and supports the ministries of SAM.

Please join us in praying for the Three Waves Movement and the Trans-Amazon Network as they prepare for the “Trans-Amazon Network Encounter” later this month.  SAM partners with the Indigenous networks in Bolivia (FRALIC) and Brazil (CONPLEI). 

Leaders from each Amazonian Indigenous network, about 70 men and women, will gather in Ecuador October 22-26 to plan collaboratively. As they talk together and share experiences, they will advance their work among the different Indigenous networks of the Amazon region in a unified manner. The physical presence and interactions will build communication and strengthen their ties as they work together to fulfill the Great Commission with the Indigenous Church.

Follow this link to find a prayer guide!

Please pray for our missionary families as they return to the U.S. for Home Ministry Assignment (HMA). This time is an opportunity for them to connect with churches, donors, and supporters while also finding rest and pursuing further training or education. Pray for safe travels, rejuvenation, and fruitful connections as they navigate the often-tiring demands of this season. May their time in the U.S. be filled with encouragement and renewal as they prepare for the next chapter of their ministry. Please be praying for the Shanks and the Martins as they begin HMA this month.