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.

Katrina Smith and the Ami Training Center November 29th, 2024

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

From Katrina Smith, serving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia:

“I’m so thankful for the non-profit organization here in Santa Cruz, Peace and Hope (Paz y Esperanza), that I get to volunteer with on a weekly basis. Over the past year, I have been able to lead a Bible study through the John with the staff. I thank God for that opportunity and for the humble hearts that I serve with. I am also very thankful for my family of three beautiful daughters and a little boy on the way this December. I am praising God for His faithfulness!”

From the Ami Training Center in Brazil:

Please watch our social media video to see the students and staff of Ami expressing gratitude. You will also get a glimpse of the mealtime at Ami! Pray for the Indigenous students and staff as they finish the school year.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see videos from Katrina and the Ami Training Center!

 

The Speyers Family November 27th, 2024

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

From David and Lisa Speyers:

“We are David and Lisa Speyers, and we live in Pucallpa, Peru. We are thankful for our family, for the start of the rainy season, and for the church that we have been attending, Camino de Gracia. We want to wish you a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’!”

At SAM, we are grateful for the Speyers family and their ministry with SAMAIR in Peru.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see a video from the Speyers family!

Craig and Mary DeLille November 25th, 2024

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

From Craig and Mary, serving in Brazil:

“We are so thankful for our family, Shelby, Genn & Keenen and our adorable grandsons. Our hearts are full. We are grateful for SAM missionary Tracey Culley and the opportunity to serve together these past two and half years. ‘Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.’ Psalms 100: 4-5”

We are thankful for Craig and Mary!

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

 

The Carrolls and the Sengs November 22nd, 2024

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

From Todd and Erika Carroll, serving in Brazil: “We are deeply grateful for the many prayers from our supporters that surround and strengthen our work.”

We are thankful for Todd and Erika!

From Wes and Trudy Seng, retired missionaries in Brazil: “Wes and I are so thankful to God for His faithfulness to us. We are here, not because we are faithful, but because He is. And ‘the longer we serve Him, the sweeter He grows’ as the Gaithers expressed it. We have been excited with the fresh new wind that seems to be blowing here, and the Terenas seem to be interested once more in God’s word.”

We are thankful for Wes and Trudy and their years of ministry alongside the Indigenous people of Brazil. We are grateful for faithful retirees who continue to serve the Lord and His purposes in the world.

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see photos of the Sengs and Carrolls.

Mike and Marcy Brown November 21st, 2024

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

From Mike and Marcy Brown, serving at SAM Academy in Peru:

“We are so thankful for the redeeming love of God and that in His great mercy He doesn’t leave us where we are but continues working in us. We are thankful God brought us to Peru and for almost 10 years we have watched His faithfulness in caring for our school and in spreading His love and Word throughout the jungle region. We are so deeply thankful for our two amazing kids and the great things God is doing through them and in them. And finally, though there are so, so many things to be thankful for, we praise God for the gift of community and the incredible people He has surrounded us with.”

We are thankful for Mike and Marcy and how they care for missionary kids at SAM Academy!

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see a photo of the Brown family.

Dave and Marilyn Simmons November 20th, 2024

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

From Dave and Marilyn Simmons, serving in Peru:

We are thankful to the Lord, first of all, for saving us and giving us the privilege of serving with SAM for almost 50 years now in the countries of Peru and Bolivia. We are especially thankful to the churches and individuals who have faithfully partnered with us for all these years. And we are very thankful and blessed to have two of our three children, and six of our eight grandchildren, serving along with us in Peru.

We are thankful for Dave and Marilyn and their many years of witness to the Gospel!

SAM is thankful for our Interns from this summer and fall who worked alongside missionaries and local believers to gain a better understanding of God’s love for the world. We are grateful for how God is working in their hearts as they seek to follow Him. 

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see a video from the Simmons and photos of our Interns!

The Jones and Enciso Families serving in Colombia November 18th, 2024

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

Today we have two messages!

From Jake and Lauren Jones, serving in Colombia: “We are thankful for Daniel, our new Director of Operations, his heart for Jesus, and how he is serving the Kingdom. We’re thankful for our firstborn son Judah, who we are so proud of and who will be moving on to work and study at the beginning of 2025. We are thankful for the Maclellan Foundation to bring together Indigenous Christian leaders throughout Colombia next year in order to work together on building the Kingdom of God, especially in conflict regions. We’re thankful for 20 years of marriage and 9 years of serving in Colombia!”

We are thankful for Jake and Lauren and their work with The Wajaro Foundation!

From Jorge and Ginny Enciso, serving in Colombia: In Bogota, Colombia, the Encisos work with Viva Youth to support social and spiritual transformation. Please head over to our Facebook or Instagram page to see a “thankful video” from the Encisos and their community at Viva Youth. You don’t want to miss it!

We are thankful for the Encisos and the staff of Viva Youth!

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see a photo of the Jones family and a video from the Encisos.

Tracey Culley and Tony and Meli Antivero November 15th, 2024

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

Today we have two messages!

From Tracey Culley, serving in Brazil:

“I’m thankful for my English students!”

We are thankful for Tracey and her heart for Brazil!

From the SAM Home Office:

We are thankful for new missionaries joining our team. Tony and Meli Antivero, after years of ministry in the U.S, are raising support to serve God on the border of Uruguay and Brazil, their home countries. We are thrilled to welcome Tony and Meli!

Follow along on SAM’s Facebook and Instagram to see photos of Tracey with her English class students and the Antiveros.

Kirk Ogden and SAM Leadership November 13th, 2024

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.

 

Don and Vera Bergson November 11th, 2024

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

From Vera Bergson, serving in Brazil:

Don and I are celebrating this season with very thankful hearts for our children Filipe and Amanda as they pursue their dreams. Filipe is working in the arts and film, and Amanda is an Airbnb owner in Pipa Beach. We are very thankful for 17 years serving at Ami Training Center in Brazil. It’s a blessing to serve among the Indigenous people. 

We are thankful for Don and Vera!

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

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