El Salvador

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  May 27, 2010 - Journal

  2x1 Ministry Specials

  by Kim Kushner
   El Salvador Tip for the day: In El Salvador there is an ice cream shop called “Nevería 2x1”. For the longest time, I thought that the de... more
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  April 24, 2010 - Journal

  Teams, Teams, Teams

  by Kim Kushner
  After having worked with 50+ mission teams, I am often skeptical of the value of working with short-term mission groups. At the end of the day, I know ... more
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  March 03, 2010 - Journal

  Stuck in my own garage

  by Kim Kushner
   Last week, my car got stuck. It wasn’t raining or muddy, it wasn’t dark out, and there wasn’t a hole that I could see. Somehow, in spite o... more
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  March 02, 2010 - News

  IM Partners Contribute To Haiti Relief

  by Andrew Jayne
  American Baptists have poured their hearts into relieving the need and suffering in Haiti following the earthquake there; but they are certainly not th... more
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  November 19, 2009 - Journal

  Ida Update: Baptist Federation Responds to Immediate Needs

  by Kim Kushner
  Dear Friends,Thank you for your prayers and concern for the families and individuals who have experienced loss during the heavy rains, landslides, and ... more
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  November 13, 2009 - Journal

  Shelter: a basic need

  by Kim Kushner
  I think the contrast might be what makes the aftermath of the rain so difficult grasp. Where I am staying, it was only a night of heav... more
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  November 10, 2009 - Journal

  Visiting San Martin: the aftermath of landslides

  by Kim Kushner
  Today I made a visit to the community of San Martin, located on the outskirts of San Salvador. San Martin is one of many communities devastated by la... more
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  November 09, 2009 - Journal

  Heavy Rains affect Salvadoran Communities

  by Kim Kushner
  This past Sat. evening, El Salvador was hit with the “tail” of Hurricane Ida. We’ve all been surprised to see just how devastating... more
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  October 29, 2009 - Journal

  El Gran Sueño

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  Bendiciones  y saludos a todos mis hermanos/as  alrededor del mundo.  Aprovecho esta oportunidad para agradecer sus oraciones... more
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  October 29, 2009 - Journal

  The Great Dream

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  Blessings and greetings to all my brothers and sisters around the world, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your prayers.&... more

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  October 05, 2009 - Journal

  "IN GOD WE TRUST" ~US Dollar

  by Kim Kushner
  People in El Salvador deal with pretty tough financial situations every single day. At times it seems like the mighty $ or l... more
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  September 16, 2009 - Journal

  So Many Firsts

  by Kim Kushner
  This week I made my first of what will be 32 visits in the next 3 months to churches and projects affiliated with the Baptist Federation of El Salvado... more
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  August 12, 2009 - Journal

  Missionary and Friend

  by Kim Kushner
  It has been a tremendous first 10 days in El Salvador. I have received nothing but open arms and incredible hospitality. Earlier this week, a pastor wh... more
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  July 29, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Kushner

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim was recently commissioned to serve in both regional and local ministry projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Based in El Salvador, sh... more
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  July 24, 2009 - Journal

  Stepping Into New Waters

  by Kim Kushner
  “Mira que te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porque Jeová tu Dios estará contigo en dondequiera que vayas” Josué 1... more
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  May 20, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Kushner

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim was ordained and commissioned as a missionary to El Salvador with International Ministries on May 9 . She will serve in both regional and loc... more
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  May 15, 2009 - Journal

  Ordained and Commissioned!

  by Kim Kushner
  This weekend had to have been one of the most incredible weekends of my life! Surrounded by family and friends I was ordained to the Christian ministry... more
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  April 22, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Kim Kushner

  by Bob Santilli
  Kim will soon be ordained and commissioned as a missionary to El Salvador with International Ministries. She will be ordained to Christian ministry by ... more
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  April 18, 2009 - Journal

  Ordination & Commissioning Celebration

  by Kim Kushner
  First Baptist Church of McMinnville is delighted to announce a celebration of Ordination and Commissioning for Kim Kushner. Kim is being ordained to ... more
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  April 17, 2009 - Journal

  Labyrinth

  by Kim Kushner
  Yesterday marked another mile point on what has become an undefined period of transition in my life-undefined in the sense that I am not sure I cou... more

• March 09, 2009 - Journal

  Preparing

  by Kim Kushner
  “Still another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.’ Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to th... more
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  February 12, 2009 - Journal

  Kim Kushner, Endorsed Missionary

  by Bob Santilli
  As an endorsed missionary, Kim Kushner plans to serve in both regional and local ministry projects in Latin America and the Caribbean for... more

• February 06, 2009 - Journal

  Partner with Me: Prayers & Pledges

  by Kim Kushner
  Dear Friends,Among a variety of ministry priorities, IM partners (national organizations, seminaries, c... more
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  January 30, 2009 - Journal

  Meet Our Missionary Partnership Team

  by Kim Kushner
  Although my endorsement with International Ministries has been official for a few months now, this past... more
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  December 08, 2007 - Journal

  Merry Christmas from El Salvador

  by Magda Aguirre
  Beloved in Christ,May God bless you during this Christmas season.May the lights of hope and love shine upon your lives and ministries. Personally... more
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  October 30, 2007 - Journal

  Third women pastors’ retreat

  by Magda Aguirre
  There were 25 women pastors from Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and Cuba that participated in the III Women Pastors’ Retreat i... more
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  October 30, 2007 - Journal

  Encuentro de pastoras

  by Magda Aguirre
  Reunidas la cantidad de 25 mujeres de Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico y Cuba del 22 al 25 de agosto 2007 en la ciudad de Granada, Nicar... more

• September 20, 2007 - Journal

  Dynamic women in ministry

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, Does it really make any difference who leads worship? I was surprised to discover how much it does. August was declared Women's... more
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  September 04, 2007 - Journal

  Discovering our gifts in mission

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friends that love Christ and his word, For me it is always a blessing to share updates of the work that we are doing at the retaining wall in ... more

• August 15, 2007 - Journal

  Doors are Opening

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear Friends, Now that in Ediciones Lumbrera we have sent our final book of the Peacemaker series to the printer, my job centers around ... more

• July 26, 2007 - Journal

  Giving Thanks for a Great Group

  by Magda Aguirre
  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior. A group of twelve persons from 8 states of our ABC churches visited El Salvador from July-21. The gro... more

• July 06, 2007 - Journal

  God Giving Us Possibilities in the Darkness

  by Magda Aguirre
  My friends in Christ, It is always an honor to share with you the updates of the work at the retaining wall project. This time I have a testimony... more

• May 24, 2007 - Journal

  Radical: to make extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, I recently realized that I have been living in a protected little Baptist bubble here in Costa Rica. I met with two seminary professor... more

• April 13, 2007 - Journal

  Visit of the Mission Group from Rhode Island

  by Magda Aguirre
  Mike Kelly, one member of the group that came this past March 18 to 26, 2007, brought his fishing rod and was very enthusiastic during the mission trip... more

• April 10, 2007 - News

  Missionary Roldán-Román will receive Honorary Doctorate

  International Ministries (IM) missionary Ingrid Roldán-Román will receive an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from the American Baptist Se... more

• March 21, 2007 - Journal

  Building Peace and a Piece of the Retaining Wall

  by Magda Aguirre
  May God be with you these days of sun and hot weather at El Salvador. My faith is growing when I hear people that are interested in contacting us a... more
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  January 17, 2007 - Journal

  Moving Forward to Serve

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear loved ones in Christ, May God be with you in this Christmas season. This past December 2 at the First Baptist Church of Santa Ana the olde... more
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  December 05, 2006 - Journal

  Corn Husk Dolls for Sale

  by Magda Aguirre
  Here are some close-up pictures of the Corn Husk Dolls made by the women in our co-op who are making these dolls to help their economic situation ... more
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  November 30, 2006 - Journal

  Work in the Name of our Lord

  by Magda Aguirre
  May God bless you this wonderful day of our Lord. After a long period of engaging in works at the mission field finally we can celebrate the ... more
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  November 23, 2006 - Journal

  The Corn Husk Festival at the Peace Park

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Loved Ones in Christ, Greetings in name of our Savior, who surprised us with love and tender care for promoting the values of dignity and po... more

• October 18, 2006 - Journal

  Illegal Alien

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, The next time you hear that term, picture me. Let me tell you about some of my struggles to gain residency in Costa Rica, a story th... more
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  October 17, 2006 - Journal

  God Puts Us in the Middle

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear friends in Christ that love the mission for his glory, I want to let you know that the driver of the bulldozer his name is Jose Galicia ... more

• September 19, 2006 - Journal

  These Folks Had Vision

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, In Upala, 5 hours north of San José, we listened to the group's descriptions of their communities: "There are very few jobs."... more
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  September 06, 2006 - Journal

  Ministries That Have Vision

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, What is the future of the church in the 21st century? We explored that question in a conference with Dr. Brian McLaren, founder of C... more
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  August 25, 2006 - Journal

  Big Dreams, Big Help

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friends After a great experience of the II Encounter of women pastors in Costa Rica on the first week of August and one week with diffic... more
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  August 24, 2006 - Journal

  Celebrando la obra de Dios en el Segundo Encuentro

  by Magda Aguirre
  Con mucho entusiasmo comparto con ustedes el gozo de ver la obra de Dios en medio de la experiencia de mujeres *NECIAS* Este nuevo titulo lo her... more
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  August 15, 2006 - Journal

  Struggling to Follow Their Call

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, They gathered here from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Chile, and Puerto Rico, 28 Baptist women pastors struggling to foll... more
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  July 17, 2006 - Journal

  Building Opportunities for Work

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, All is going day by day at the work in el Puente Cusctlan where we try to build up the Peace Park and t... more
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  June 08, 2006 - Journal

  God’s Will for Our Life be Done

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  Dear partners in Mission: I send you warm greetings and best wishes. It is my prayer that God bless your lives with joy and peace. Today I want t... more
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  May 31, 2006 - Journal

  Continued Engagement of Service

  by Magda Aguirre
  It is a pleasure to present a gallery of photos to all of you on how the retaining wall is looking at this time. Thanks to God the rainy seas... more
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  May 16, 2006 - Journal

  Testimony on Curriculum

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, Greetings from Costa Rica. I'm sorry to have not written for a while. I've been quite ill. I must share with you a letter that Ed... more
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  May 15, 2006 - Journal

  Report of a Sister Church Relationship

  by Magda Aguirre
  A group of six persons from the First Baptist Church of Framingham, MA visited the Baptist Church Peniel of Santa Elena in Usulutan, El Salvad... more
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  April 04, 2006 - Journal

  Revelation Up Today

  by Magda Aguirre
  The Latin-American Baptist Seminary presented on March 17-18 the Academic Conferences featuring Manuel Figueroa a past pastor of our Baptist t... more
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  April 04, 2006 - Journal

  Do Not Forget to Do Good and to Help One Another

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  Do not forget to do good and to help one another, because these are the sacrifices that please God. (Hebrews 13:16) To my Partners in Mission: I... more
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  March 27, 2006 - Journal

  Building Up Peace

  by Magda Aguirre
  A week ago from March 11th to 20th 2006 we received 25 volunteers to work on the retaining wall project from 10 churches in Rhode Island and I... more
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  March 21, 2006 - Journal

  Dina’s Story

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  It is better to go to a home where there is mourning than to one where there is a party, because the living should always remind themselves that ... more

• March 02, 2006 - Journal

  Many Blessings

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  To my Partners in Mission: It is always a blessing to be able to share with you how much God loves us. With this letter I want to express my most... more
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  February 28, 2006 - Journal

  Anniversary at the Baptist School

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear colleagues, We send you greetings in the name of Jesus Christ and our Baptist Seminary at El Salvador. We celebrated the twelfth annive... more
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  February 27, 2006 - Journal

  Building a Dream of Peace in El Salvador

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters, How wonderful it is to build dreams of hope through faith in Jesus Christ. I arrived in El Salvador seven years ago. It... more
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  February 27, 2006 - Journal

  Construyendo un sueño de paz en El Salvador

  by Magda Aguirre
  Estimados hermanos y estimadas hermanas, ¡Qué bueno es construir sueños de esperanza por fe en Jesucristo! Hace 7 años ... more
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  February 24, 2006 - Journal

  The Fire of God Can’t be Snuffed Out

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, What a celebration it was, with representatives from 3 countries and a multitude of churches and denominations! Marlene Dell Lind... more
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  February 21, 2006 - Journal

  Update on Peace Park Work

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friends How great is God! We are here with many activities around the start of the work on the retaining wall at the peace park. Many perso... more
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  February 15, 2006 - Journal

  The Beginning of the Peace Park at Puente Cuscatla

  by Magda Aguirre
  May God be with all our brothers and sisters that love the name of Jesus Christ and look with hope on the future of the Salvadorian people. T... more

• January 05, 2006 - Journal

  May God be with You in this Christmas Season

  by Magda Aguirre
  This period is a time to remember how God affected our lives by sending himself to share a new opportunity with his people. I celebrate the magnif... more
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  December 19, 2005 - Journal

  Using Their Gifts for His Glory

  by Magda Aguirre
  These last three months have been a very busy time in my missionary work in El Salvador. I have been asked—and agreed—to be the interim direct... more
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  December 14, 2005 - Journal

  Working Toward Peace

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, "Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace!" (Luke 19.42) Such a longing for peace, in our homes, our communitie... more
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  December 14, 2005 - Journal

  Promoviendo la paz

  by Ruth Mooney
  Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, "¡Si entendieras, siquiera en este día, lo que te puede dar paz!" (Lc. 19.42) ¡Tanto an... more
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  September 19, 2005 - Journal

  Spread the Aroma of Christ

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, How important is it to be smart? Our society is oriented around valuing intelligence, and in my ministry of writing Bible studies... more
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  September 19, 2005 - Journal

  Dedication of the Temple School

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear friends, May God be with all of you. It's a pleasure to share with you memories of the dedication of the temple school in las Cocinas San Mi... more
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  September 02, 2005 - Journal

  Getting Ready for WMO

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friend, May God be with all of you. Preparations for my deputation time supporting the World Mission Offering in Illinois, Rhode Island an... more
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  August 25, 2005 - Journal

  Reason to Rejoice

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friends We rejoice in communicating to you the anniversary of the church of Jucuapa the oldest evangelical church in this area. The theme of... more
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  July 18, 2005 - Journal

  Building in Good Faith

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear friends I want to update you on the works of the challenge of the retaining wall in El Puente Cusctlan where we have the mission field Bri... more

• July 12, 2005 - Journal

  Self Respect in Helping Others

  by Magda Aguirre
  May God be with all of you. Let me tell you that the houses we are building are almost finished this week. The doors and windows will be installed a... more
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  July 05, 2005 - Journal

  Using the Gifts for His Glory

  by Magda Aguirre
  A group of People from the Great Rivers Region visited El Salvador on June 25 to July 2, 2005. In coordination with the Baptist Federation of El Salv... more
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  June 17, 2005 - Journal

  Get More Involved in God’s Mission

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, Have you wondered at times what vision motivates us in International Ministries (IM)? Have you wondered, as you watch the evening ne... more
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  June 16, 2005 - Journal

  Brothers & Sisters that Help So Much

  by Magda Aguirre
  Group from Puerto Rico Helped Construct the Temple and School in Las Cocinas, San Miguel A group of 20 persons visited El Salvador from the Iglesi... more

• June 06, 2005 - Journal

  This Is Exactly What We Need!

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, Greetings from Costa Rica. Let me give you an update on what we've been doing in Ediciones Lumbrera, the publishing ministry tha... more
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  May 20, 2005 - Journal

  Hurricane Drained Its Fury

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear Friends in Christ, I share with you, all our friends, the situation in El Salvador after hurricane Adrian. We received yesterday, May ... more
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  March 29, 2005 - Journal

  The Rock and the Needed Miracle

  by Magda Aguirre
  This past day of Resurrection I preached in Jucuapa around the event of the women that has their mission to cover with oils the body of Jesus ... more
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  March 17, 2005 - Journal

  What a Community of Believers Can Do

  by Magda Aguirre
  Brother and sisters: May God be with you in all your love and caring for others. The past January and February 2005 started in a very busy wa... more

• December 20, 2004 - Journal

  Working to Build Peace

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends in ministry, Greetings to you all in this holiday season, wishing you much joy and hope for the New Year. "Peace on earth, good wi... more

• July 06, 2004 - Journal

  Launch Something New if God is Calling You to It

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends in ministry, He looked about 10 years old, with short curly hair that I wanted to run my fingers through. I had been told that he had n... more
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  June 15, 2004 - Journal

  Vistas de Bendicion para el Salvador

  by Magda Aguirre
  En el pasadoabril del 2003 tuve el honor de visitar las iglesias Bautistas Hispanas de FloridaUn recorrido que me ayudo a compartir el trabajo... more
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  June 15, 2004 - Journal

  Visits That Have Been a Blessing for El Salvador

  by Magda Aguirre
  Last April 2003, I had the privilege to visit the Hispanic Baptist Churches in Florida. During my visits I was able to share the work that I am doing... more

• March 11, 2004 - Journal

  Exciting New Avenues in Christian Education

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, After months of silence, I finally have some plans to report. I will be returning to Costa Rica on April 15 to continue my ministry wi... more
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  February 10, 2004 - Journal

  New Starts

  by Magda Aguirre
  On January 23 to February 1, 2004 the mission group from Central Baptist Church of Springfield, Illinois visited El Salvador to build two house... more
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  December 11, 2003 - Journal

  God is Doing Good Things

  by Magda Aguirre
  On July 8th, I returned to El Salvador to work again with the Salvadorians for the Baptist Federation of El Salvador. Upon my return, I cont... more

• December 01, 2003 - Journal

  Drink Deeply

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, DRINK FROM YOUR OWN WELL. In the midst of Latin American Christians' struggle for justice and social transformation, a Peruvian the... more

• May 29, 2003 - Journal

  Windows Messenger Connection In Mission

  by Magda Aguirre
  I never used the WINDOWS Messenger. I never knew how to use it.But sometimes God uses the unused programs to connect the people for mission wor... more

• March 04, 2003 - Journal

  TIEMPO DE COMPARTIR EL TRABAJO

  by Magda Aguirre
  Les saludo desde la ciudad del "mojo isleño" (plato típico de pescado en salsa), es decir, desde Salinas, Puerto Rico. Este es el a&ntild... more

• March 04, 2003 - Journal

  Time To Share My Ministry

  by Magda Aguirre
  Greetings from the city of the "mojo isleño (a typical food of fish with special sauce) that is from Salinas, Puerto Rico, where I am based for ... more

• January 23, 2003 - Journal

  Costa Rican Baptists Vote For Unification

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, NEWS FLASH!Costa Rican Baptists vote for unification, ending a 23-year division! At the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Convention (J... more

• December 09, 2002 - Journal

  Tremendous Blessings

  by Ruth Mooney
  Christmas 2002 Dear friends, As the renowned theologian, José Duque of the Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana, examined our Sunda... more

• September 30, 2002 - Journal

  Sharing A Passion for Mission

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, Thank you so much for your prayers and support.I am deeply grateful to know that you share a passion for mission. I arrived back to... more

• September 30, 2002 - Journal

  Christ Breaks Down The Barriers That Divide Us

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, What an inspiring weekend this has been!The women's group at my church, Primera Iglesia Bautista en Desamparados, organized a gatherin... more

• August 10, 2002 - Journal

  Ministry in El Salvador

  by Deliris Carrion Rosa
  Ministry in El Salvador Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Receive a strong hug and many blessings from El Salvador.First of all, it is my de... more

• July 26, 2002 - Journal

  What A Send-Off!

  by Ruth Mooney
  Dear friends, What a send-off!As I prepare to return to Costa Rica on May 19, an ecumenical Peace Conference in Minneapolis has focused and energize... more

• May 30, 2002 - Journal

  Un Gran Espíritu Solidario

  by Magda Aguirre
  Durante estos tres meses he estado colaborando en la construccion de casas permanentes para personas cuyas casas fueron destruidas en los terremotos de... more

• March 23, 2002 - Journal

  Building Homes

  by Magda Aguirre
  Dear brothers and sisters It's a pleasure let you know some exciting news that I have in El Salvador.The work here has increased.Already through the... more

• December 01, 2001 - Journal

  U.S. Assignment

  by Ruth Mooney
  Since I last wrote, my life has been a whirlwind of new places and faces, airports and highways, churches, cities and camps. These have been months of ... more