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First of all, pray.

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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.

September 3, 2025
Bill and Joy Carrera
BJCarrera 2025

Give thanks with us for Bill and Joy Carrera, JAARS/Wycliffe missionaries who have been “on loan” to SAM…

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September 1, 2025
Viva LatAm
Enciso family 2024

Praise God for the work of Ginny and Jorge Enciso in Bogotá, Colombia, who equip churches to care…

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August 29, 2025
CONPLEI National Congress
CONPLEI: Indigenous Engagement in Brazil and South America Mission

Right now, thousands of Indigenous believers from across Brazil are gathered at the CONPLEI National Congress for worship,…

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August 27, 2025
Preparations for the CONPLEI National Congress
Conplei preparations

Tomorrow begins the CONPLEI National Congress (Aug 28–31)—a historic gathering of over 3,000 Indigenous pastors, leaders, and believers…

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August 25, 2025
Worship Conference at CoVentus
coventus workship conference

At Coventus in Barranquilla, Colombia, ministry is taking many shapes — from co-working space to church gatherings to…

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August 22, 2025
Julian and Serina Arias
Julian and Serina Arias

We were blessed to host Julian and Serina Arias in the SAM US office during their Home Ministry…

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August 20, 2025
Women’s Retreat at Iglesia de la Ciudad
women's retreat 2025

We thank God for the recent Women’s Retreat at Iglesia de la Ciudad in Lima, Peru, where women…

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August 18, 2025
the New School Year
Back to school

The new school year is beginning for our missionary kids and partner school communities! Please pray for Santa…

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August 15, 2025
Home Ministry Assignment
Home Ministry Assignment

Several SAM missionaries and their families are currently on—or soon will begin—their Home Ministry Assignments. This is a…

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August 11, 2025
Refugio de Esperanza
Refugio de Esperanza dorm rehab

We praise God for a Teen Missions team of 24 youth and leaders who repaired the rotting roof…

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August 8, 2025
Bolivian Church’s Day of Prayer for Missions
Bolivian Church’s National Day of Prayer

August 8 is the Bolivian Church’s National Day of Prayer for Missions and Missionaries. On this day, believers…

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August 6, 2025
Bolivia
Bolivia Independence Day

Today we celebrate Bolivia’s Independence Day and thank God for the beauty and diversity of this nation. Join…

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August 4, 2025
Joel Woodard
Joel Woodard serves with South America Mission

We’re thankful to welcome Joel Woodard as SAM’s Mobilization and Development Director. Joel’s journey in missions began early,…

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August 1, 2025
Faithful Volunteers at Latidos de Esperanza
Latidos de Esperanza 2025

We praise God for the incredible women who serve faithfully at Latidos de Esperanza (Heartbeats of Hope) in…

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July 30, 2025
SEND International
SEND 80th

Last week, SAM Executive Director Kirk Ogden joined our friends at SEND International to celebrate 80 years of…

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