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  June 30, 2011 - Journal

  "The Sending Church"

  by Ketly Pierre, Vital Pierre
  Dear Partners in Christ, May the peace of the Lord be with you.  We want to express our gratitude to you for your continued prayer and financial s... more
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  March 23, 2011 - Journal

  Un Poema en Memoria de Mi Abuelito

  by David Parajón, Laura Parajón
    Un Poema en Memoria de mi Abuelito El Dr. Gustavo Parajón, nuestro papá, falleció repentinamente de un ataque al corazón la ma... more
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  March 22, 2011 - Journal

  A Poem In Memory Of Grandpy

  by David Parajón, Laura Parajón
  A Poem In Memory Of Grandpy Dr. Gustavo Parajón, our father, died of a sudden heart attack on the morning of Sunday, March 13th, 2011. While m... more
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  February 12, 2011 - Journal

  My Bluefields Encounter

  by Ketly Pierre, Vital Pierre
  -- By Denny Jenkins (former Pierre MPT Convener)Hello out there to my fellow supporters of Vital and Ketly Pierre, our missionaries to the Atlantic coa... more

• November 06, 2010 - Journal

  Back in Bluefields

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Friends, As of the first of October, we’re back in Nicaragua and thankful to be home. We’re recuperating from months of both physically and sp... more
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  November 05, 2010 - Journal

  A glimpse of my morning in Nicaragua

  by Stan Slade
  ¡¡Hola!!  Hello from Nicaragua!  It is Thursday night, November 4th.  I had a great time in Bible study this evening with folks at Fir... more

• September 06, 2010 - Journal

  Our Voices Through The Silence

  by David Parajón
   Our Voices Through the Silence   Psalm 19 3-4 Their words aren't heard,       their voices aren't recor... more
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  August 27, 2010 - Journal

  Rebuilding Haitian Lives

  by Ketly Pierre
  “My church was destroyed, but God saved my life!  At the same hour of the earthquake, if I had been in Haiti, I would have been teaching music i... more
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  July 21, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for David and Laura Parajon

  by Bob Santilli
  David and Laura are serving in remote rural communities in Nicaragua through the training and support of village health leaders. These health care p... more

• July 07, 2010 - Journal

  Stopping By The Side Of The Road

  by David Parajón, Laura Parajón
  Usually she is up at 4 in the morningto grind the corn to make tortillas, to start the fire to cook the beans and rice, to go to the river to... more

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  June 16, 2010 - Journal

  Pray for Ketly and Vital Pierre

  by Bob Santilli
  Ketly and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way they... more
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  June 04, 2010 - Journal

  Health Promoters Bring Health and Hope

  by Laura Parajón, David Parajón
  Health Promoters Bring Health and Hope   “A Health Promoter is an agent of change, a person elected by the community who has a desire to... more
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  May 13, 2010 - Journal

  In Haiti, He is our Hope

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we read Psalm 55:5-6 that says, “My heart is severely pained within me, and the terrors of death have fallen ... more
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  January 25, 2010 - Journal

  God at Work in Haiti after the Earthquake

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear brothers and sisters: One of the Haitian Baptist churches that we have been involved during our time in La Romana, Dominican Republic named “Ber... more
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  November 25, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for Ketley and Vital Pierre

  by Bob Santilli
  Ketley and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. The Pierres'... more
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  November 24, 2009 - Journal

  Our Time in America

  by Ketly Pierre
  My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, From the bottom of our hearts, we say as the psalmist:  “Oh thank the Lord for he is so good!  His ... more
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  October 21, 2009 - Journal

  Pray for David and Laura Parajon

  by Bob Santilli
  Since 2001, David and Laura have been serving remote rural communities in Nicaragua through the training and support of village health leaders. T... more

• October 15, 2009 - Journal

  A baby is being born...

  by Laura Parajón, David Parajón
  …in the mountains of the rural community of El Roblar, a two-hour walk from the health clinic.       “Ayudame. Help m... more

• October 09, 2009 - Journal

  World Mission Offering: As Important As Ever

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Friends, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"... more

• August 18, 2009 - Journal

  Touching Souls in Nacoscolo

  by Martin Rolfs Massaglia
  Martin´s MusingsTouching Souls in NacoscoloThe day had begun early in Nicaragua; 4:00 Am I think, though I wasn’t wearing a watch.  The rooster... more
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  January 21, 2009 - Journal

  David and Laura Parajon

  by Bob Santilli
  Since 2001, David and Laura have been serving remote rural communities in Nicaragua through the training and support of village health leaders.... more

• January 21, 2009 - Journal

  IM Volunteers Kathy DeVore and Ashley Ford

  by Bob Santilli
  Kathy, from Iowa, will be serving for three months teaching English in a school in Klenovec, Slovakia.  She is connected with and will be part of ... more
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  January 08, 2009 - Journal

  Ketley and Vital Pierre

  by Bob Santilli
  Ketley and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way they d... more
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  December 15, 2008 - Journal

  Pierre’s 2008 Bluefields Christmas Letter

  by Ketly Pierre
  “For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (R... more

• October 29, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for IM Volunteers Rev. Dave and Carol Matheson

  by Bob Santilli
  Pray for Rev. Dave and Carol Matheson, serving through IM’s Volunteers in Global Mission (VIGM).Dave and Carol are from the Central Baptist Church, S... more
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  September 24, 2008 - Journal

  Ketley and Vital Pierre

  by Bob Santilli
  Ketley and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way they d... more
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  September 22, 2008 - Journal

  Praise God who provides

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Fellow Pierre Supporters,May the peace of the Lord be with you!It’s been several weeks since we have written to you so, we want to give yo... more
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  July 14, 2008 - Journal

  Busy time at Kukra Hill

  by Ketly Pierre
  May the peace of the Lord be with you all!As always, recent weeks have been busy, but very productive! We had a “Work and Witness Team here fro... more
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  July 02, 2008 - Journal

  Ketly and Vital Pierre

  by Bob Santilli
  Ketly and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way... more

• May 29, 2008 - Journal

  A prayer for Josie

  by Laura Parajón
  In Nicaragua, we serve as physicians in a situation of scarce resources, tests undone for lack of funds, and treatments and medicines that come too lat... more
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  May 22, 2008 - Journal

  Oh my, I’m telling you, God is good

  by Vital Pierre
  May the God we serve richly bless you!    In the words of Ketly “Oh My…… I’m telling you, God is so GOOD! Yes, the Lord brought to us ... more

• March 12, 2008 - Journal

  Pray for: David and Laura Parajon, Nicaragua

  by Bob Santilli
  Parajon_Family 2006.jpgSince 2001, David and Laura have been serving remote rural communities in Nicaragua through the training and support of ... more

• November 30, 2007 - Article

  Young adult faces of global mission through IM

  Heidi Bender Heidi Bender was one of 110 individual volunteers in 2006 who stepped out of their comfort zone, and left family and friends behind. Ben... more
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  October 25, 2007 - Journal

  Nicaragua Update #5: Continuing Rains Causing Severe Damage Throughout Nicaragua

  by David Parajón
  Recently, the President of Nicaragua has declared the country in a State of National Disaster. In addition to the Hurricane Felix a few w... more
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  October 10, 2007 - Journal

  Hurricane Felix Update #4

  by David Parajón
  The Hurricane Hurricane Felix, a category 5 hurricane, hit the North Atlantic coast of Nicaragua on September 4th, betwee... more
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  September 14, 2007 - Journal

  Hurricane Felix Update #3

  by David Parajón
  The Hurricane Hurricane Felix, a category five hurricane, hit the North Atlantic coast of Nicaragua on Sept. 4, 2007 between two areas ... more
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  September 11, 2007 - Journal

  Hurricane Felix Update #2

  by David Parajón
  Hurricane FELIX Heavy rains, lightning, thunder, and strong winds of up to 119 miles per hours hit Nicaragua in Central America last wee... more

• September 07, 2007 - Journal

  Hurricane Felix update and how you can help

  by David Parajón
  AMOS HEALTH AND HOPE HURRICANE FELIX UPDATE from Drs. David and Laura Parajon Friday, September 7, 2007 THE HURRICANE Heavy rains, lightni... more

• September 07, 2007 - News

  International Ministries raising $50,000 to help partners affected by hurricanes

  International Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA, with church partners and missionaries, is actively working to respond to the aftermath o... more

• July 06, 2007 - Journal

  It Is Making a Difference

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters: May the peace of the Lord be with you. So much has passed during these past months that we cannot even express wit... more
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  February 13, 2007 - Journal

  Making Disciples

  by Ketly Pierre
  Jim Zosch, a short-term volunteer, wrote this article. It is also on our website: www.missionbluefields.com Thanks, Ketly Matthew 28:19-20 Ther... more
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  January 03, 2007 - Journal

  Ministries Taking Shape

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Partners in Mission: May the peace of the Lord be with you.Yes.It is the presence of Jesus, His peace within us, that we celebrate this Chris... more
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  January 02, 2007 - Journal

  Christmas Letter

  by David Parajón
  Christmas greetings! As we gather together to celebrate birth of Jesus, we are reminded of His message of peace and unconditional love, and the many ... more
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  November 03, 2006 - Journal

  God’s Love to the People in Bluefields

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Friends: May the peace of the Lord be with you.Anytime that we think of you, we bless the name of Jesus Christ, the one who has put into your... more

• October 18, 2006 - News

  Central American Parliament Honors Gustavo Parajón

  Representatives of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) presented the Rev. Dr. Gustavo Parajón with its distinguished Francisco Morazán ... more
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  May 11, 2006 - Journal

  God Commands Us to be Fishers of Men

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: May the peace of the Lord be with you.It is with great joy anytime that we think of you.We are excited to sha... more
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  March 24, 2006 - Journal

  Highlights from the Last Quarter

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Partners in Mission: May the peace of the Lord be with you. The Lord has kept us in awe, like He has done in the past, during this last quart... more
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  November 02, 2005 - Journal

  Nicaragua was Spared

  by Ketly Pierre
  Since last Thursday, the people of Bluefields and surrounding communities have lived with a lot of tension waiting for Hurricane Beta; but, it neve... more
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  October 27, 2005 - Journal

  Reconstruction

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Brother and Sister: Reconstruction is a word that is being heard in the last weeks due to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.As we saw and ... more
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  September 30, 2005 - Journal

  Fellowship from Coast to Coast

  Dear Journal,   It has been a while since I last wrote about our life and ministry. Since I have a few hours of free time today, I will try to... more
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  July 01, 2005 - Journal

  You Lifted Us through Your Time and Your Work

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters: A group of friends cared enough to carry a paralyzed man up on the roof by making an opening in the tiles and lettin... more

• March 10, 2005 - Journal

  Volunteering

  by Ketly Pierre
  Greetings Friends, My name is Hannah Dorean, I have been volunteering here in Bluefields, Nicaragua with Ketly and Vital for the last five months... more

• January 27, 2005 - Journal

  "Dig It Out" Luke 5:37-38

  by Ketly Pierre
  "Dig it Out" has been our phrase for the last four months at Bethel.First, we dug trenches in order to make the fence in October, alongside of First ... more

• December 14, 2004 - Journal

  Surrender Completely to Him

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: May the peace of the Lord be with you. The celebration of the birth of the Son of God, Jesus, who came to ... more
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  October 25, 2004 - Journal

  The Lord Made the Connection

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Friends: May the peace of the Lord be with you. It has been quite a full month of blessings!We received a team of eleven people, ten from En... more

• September 13, 2004 - Journal

  Expand the Gifts that God has Given

  by Ketly Pierre
  Mrs. Alice Berry, a member of Bethel's Church shares her experience with the teens and young people in Christina school, where they are taught the Word... more

• September 10, 2004 - Journal

  A Series of Letters

  by Ketly Pierre
  LETTER #1 The day of our departure, Saturday, June 5th, was quite a day.The airport experience in Miami, by itself, was an adventure because we had to... more

• January 06, 2004 - Journal

  Joy by the Presence of the Holy Spirit

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Our hearts are full of joy anytime that we think of you.Thank you so much for your love, prayers and financial ... more

• November 25, 2002 - Journal

  To Him Belongs All the Glory

  by Ketly Pierre
  Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, May the peace of the Lord be with you.Every time we think of you, our hearts are filled with great joy because... more

• October 14, 2002 - Journal

  Planting for the Future

  by Ketly Pierre
  Rene Pierre - "Planting for the Future" My father, 83 years old, has been an inspiration for Vital and I during the last 6 months, when he started to ... more
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  October 01, 2002 - Journal

  Short-Term Mission Activities

  by Ketly Pierre
  International Ministries (IM) and our missionaries, Ketly and Vital have asked me to incorporate a summary of recent Short Term Mission (STM) activitie... more