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  July 21, 2011 - Journal

  The Only Thing Constant Is Change!

  by JD Reed
  It has been said, “the only thing constant in life is change,” and I must say I completely agree.  But before I get to that….Our commissioni... more
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  July 02, 2011 - Journal

  The Green Lantern, MTI and thoughts about calling...

  by JD Reed
  It has been one crazy-busy summer already…and it just started officially yesterday!  In the midst of frantically packing up our home and eithe... more

• April 01, 2011 - Journal

  Reed All About It: April 2011 Edition

  by JD Reed
  As we get closer and closer to the time we will leave for the field we realize how crucial communication with our support family becomes.  We are ... more
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  March 07, 2011 - Journal

  Shock and Awe (a moment of surprise and regret)

  by JD Reed
  Rhonda has been having a problem with her phone.  So I have been on a quest to fix it.  She has a smart phone, albeit an older “hand-me-dow... more

• January 18, 2011 - Journal

  Our Lives In Transition...

  by JD Reed
  I realized something yesterday.  First, let me say I am a big sports fan.  I love most any sport, especially football.  In fact, my favo... more
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  November 04, 2010 - Journal

  A Blog from J.D.’s trip to Bolivia...

  by JD Reed
  This is a blog from a medical mission trip to Bolivia this month that I had the priviledge of co-leading.  To read all of the blogs and see some o... more
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  October 14, 2010 - Journal

  A most amazing gift!

  by JD Reed
  As a storyteller, you couldn’t frame the moment any better.  Last week my wife and I were privileged to go to one of the newest churches i... more
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  September 02, 2010 - Journal

  Thinking about the fall...

  by JD Reed
  Well, it is that time again.  It is time for the beginning of school.  For our family (who began our kids education as homeschoolers) it is t... more
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  August 23, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for J.D. and Rhonda Reed, Endorsed Missionaries

  by Bob Santilli
  J.D. and Rhonda have been endorsed to serve as missionaries in partnership with The Unión Bautista Boliviana. They will serve in theological educati... more

• August 18, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for the Morales Family: Remembering Iris Morales

  by Bob Santilli
  A Remembrance by Mercy Gonzalez Barnes, American Baptist Missionary serving in Baja Mexico.During the past three years, we saw Iris as she lived what... more

• August 16, 2010 - Journal

  A Whirlwind Summer...

  by JD Reed
  As I write I am sitting in my living room pondering the summer of 2010.  It has been filled to overflowing with activity.  Raising your own s... more

• August 04, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for the family of Iris Morales

  by Bob Santilli
  Iris Morales is now with the Lord. Pray for her family. It is with a heavy heart that International Ministries (IM) announces the passing of b... more

• August 02, 2010 - Article

  Funeral arrangements for Iris Morales and update

  by Jose Norat-Rodriguez
  (Note:  see specifics of the funeral arrangements at the end of this update) After an 18 hour trip by car from Houston to Phoenix, Mario and Ben... more

• July 28, 2010 - News

  International Ministries Mourns the Loss of Iris Morales

  by Karen Mason
  There will be five funeral services for missionary, Iris Morales. Saturday August 7th at 11:00 am at Paradise Baptist Church, 5100 S Broadway in Los ... more

• July 07, 2010 - Journal

  June Mission Trip to Cochabamba

  by JD Reed
  Recently, Rhonda and I went with a group from our church to do ministry in Cochabamba.  While we were there we partnered with Mario Morales and th... more
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  June 08, 2010 - Journal

  A Great Morning...

  by JD Reed
  Sunday was a big day for our family as it was our first time traveling outside our home church to share our calling to Bolivia.  I should qua... more
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  May 26, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Iris and Mario Morales

  by Bob Santilli
  Iris and Mario serve God in the beautiful and diverse country of Bolivia at the Baptist Seminary of Cochabamba. They work together to equip future le... more

• May 25, 2010 - Journal

  A MISSION JOURNEY WITH CANCER Joshua 1:9

  by Iris Morales, Mario Morales
  THE LORD JESUSCHRIST IS MY HOPE: “If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality t... more
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  May 17, 2010 - Journal

  Meet our MPT!

  by JD Reed
  Today was a banner day on our journey to be full time missionaries in Bolivia.  Our Missionary Partnership Team (MPT) met for the first time as ... more
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  May 06, 2010 - News

  IM Endorses New Missionary Couple for Service in Bolivia

  by Catherine Nold
  American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Rev. John David (J.D.) and Rhonda Reed have been approved as endorsed missio... more
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  May 05, 2010 - Journal

  ...and so it begins

  by JD Reed
  "Santa Cruz...Is that where Santa lives?" The words of our five-year-old son bring a smile to my face every time I think of them.  Natha... more

• October 28, 2009 - Journal

  Bolivia Mission in a Nutshell Sept. 2009

  by Mario Morales
  THANK YOU!A Malayan Proverb says: "One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind and generous."The deadline was... more

• October 28, 2009 - Journal

  Medical Delay Provides Bolivia Blessing Oct. 2009

  by Mario Morales
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• October 28, 2009 - Journal

  Medical Delay = Bolivian Blessing Oct. 2009

  by Mario Morales
  It is always good to return to the place that you love.   October 12th, I arrive to Cochabamba Bolivia after a few months of been... more
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  January 29, 2009 - Journal

  Iris and Mario Morales

  by Bob Santilli
  Missionaries Iris and Mario Morales, who have served in Bolivia for the past seven years, also work with American Baptist Internati... more
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  September 03, 2008 - Journal

  Iris and Mario Morales

  by Bob Santilli
  Missionaries Iris and Mario Morales, who have served in Bolivia for the past seven years, now will also work with American Baptist Internationa... more
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  August 22, 2008 - News

  Missionary couple helps recruit more missionaries to serve

  by Catherine Nold
  Missionaries Iris and Mario Morales, who have served in Bolivia for the past seven years, now will also work with American Baptist International Minist... more

• July 18, 2008 - Journal

  Update on Iris

  by Mario Morales
  Dear friends, colleagues and partners in the mission to Bolivia.It is with a great sense of hope that we want to share with you that Iris’ trea... more

• May 20, 2008 - Journal

  It is a better life because of Jesus

  by Mario Morales
  Dear Friends and co-laborers of the Mission in Bolivia:   Greetings to you all in the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ! So much has happened since o... more

• May 24, 2007 - Journal

  Only God Helps Us Make Sense of Sudden Change

  by Mario Morales
  Dear Friends, Thank you for your prayers and support during these times of uncertainty and rapid changes. As you we shared with you I am in Bol... more

• January 23, 2007 - Journal

  From Our Perspective

  by Mario Morales
  Three Political Issues that Gave Origin to the Violence in Cochabamba Evo Morales and Manfred Reyes Villa were elected by absolute majority back in ... more
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  October 13, 2006 - Journal

  Update on Iris’ Cancer Situation

  by Mario Morales
  Dear partners in mission: As you know Iris' surgery reveled that she has cancer but we did not know what kind and where the focus was.Since last t... more
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  September 06, 2006 - Journal

  God Has His Purpose

  by Mario Morales
  When I got back to Bolivia from the mission conference at Green Lake and from my week of rest in Miami, I was walking around my house, after being aw... more

• June 28, 2006 - News

  IM XTREME TEAMS WILL GO TO BOLIVIA AND BRAZIL IN SUMMER 2006

  International Ministries (IM) announced the Xtreme Team Mission Adventure Program is training two teams of young adults to do mission outreach in the S... more
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  April 18, 2006 - Journal

  Our Plans are not His Plans

  by Mario Morales
  Mission Volunteer Groups Responding To God's Call Recently, we had the privilege to have Jim Anderson and Bob Ratliff Area Minister and Pastor respe... more
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  June 10, 2005 - Journal

  A New Beginning!

  by Mario Morales
  Yesterday night in the middle of a tremendous pressure from the Indian social movements in Bolivia, the possibilities for a new beginning can be seen... more
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  June 09, 2005 - Journal

  "WE HAVE NO PRESIDENT!!!!!"

  by Mario Morales
  This is what I have heard the Bolivian people say the past few days since President Mesa has resigned. The situation it is getting worse every day. B... more
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  April 26, 2005 - Journal

  Serving the Lord Is a Privilege

  by Mario Morales
  Greetings Brothers and Sisters, blessings to all of you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Like always, we would like to thank you all for all y... more
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  February 09, 2005 - Journal

  It’s A Wet Carnival and an Evangelistic Opportunit

  by Mario Morales
  Yes, this is how things have been going these last two weeks. Since Carnival celebrations started, we cannot go out in peace, you have to be careful ... more

• October 26, 2004 - Journal

  Day Bay Day We See Our Lord’s Mercies

  by Mario Morales
  I will never forget the day that I had the opportunity to meet Victor for the first time. It was not in a good situation, it was in a time when his mar... more

• March 03, 2004 - Journal

  It is a good life because of Jesus!

  by Mario Morales
  Dear Brothers and Sisters Believe it or not the time for departure to our mission field is getting closer. It has been a pleasure to meet and talk p... more

• December 18, 2003 - Journal

  Action Of The Christian Life

  by Mario Morales
  Amados hermanos y amigos, Living in the USA compared to living in Bolivia has one thing in common: The challenge to see life with hope. Christmas remi... more
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  May 14, 2003 - Journal

  Challenges For Theological Education In Latin Amer

  by Mario Morales
  Teaching in Latin America during this missionary term has been a learning experience for the Morales family. Even though both of us were born in La... more

• February 19, 2003 - Journal

  Selling Salteñas in the Middle of a Battle

  by Mario Morales
  The everyday need of low income Bolivians can be defined as a big issue, no matter if it is a good day or a bad day. During the last week of chaos her... more

• February 14, 2003 - Journal

  Bolivia And Us Christians In A Fragile Equilibrium

  by Mario Morales
  The fragile equilibrium point in which for a while the Bolivian economical and political stability has been resting is about to break. Only a collectiv... more
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  January 27, 2003 - Journal

  Greetings From The Morales Family

  by Mario Morales
  Greetings from the Morales family serving as missionaries in Bolivia, South America. In this note we would like to share:A little about who we are,A... more