May 2025 Prayer Letter

Another month has flown by, and we are thrilled by what the Lord is achieving here in Bolivia. We are truly grateful to be a part of His work.

We have been excited to see the Bible college get started with four different churches already beginning their first courses. Each church, operating under the local church framework, has distinct start dates and class schedules. It has been fascinating to hear the stories of those preparing for training. One story that stands out is that of a young lady named Carla, who comes from a strong Catholic community. According to her pastor, she has not been saved long and is the very first person he has known from this community to ever be saved. Although she is still new in the faith, Carla is eager to deepen her understanding of God’s word for the purpose of preparing for missions.

We have made significant strides in our Guaraní church project. Due to the indigenous culture, progress has taken longer than anticipated, but it appears to be moving forward now. By the end of this week, we hope to have the church building painted and the window glass installed. A large portion of the electrical installation was completed last week, and we have an electrician expected to assist with the hookup in the coming month. However, we still lack flooring. In this area, most buildings have ceramic floors. We are nearly ready to lay the flooring but need someone experienced in this type of work to assist us. If you or someone from your church would be willing to partner with us on this project, it would be a tremendous blessing.

Some have inquired about the ongoing economic situation which continues to deteriorate. The current exchange rate has risen sharply in just the past month, and we are witnessing a noticeable increase in prices, many of which have doubled. Our family’s grocery bill has increased by approximately 50% over the last year. We are hearing more stories of individuals having to manage with less or going without. The two communities around, and including our Guaraní church, share the cost of the power that runs the water pump servicing around 70 families. They have been unable to pay that bill, resulting in the electric company cutting off that power supply, leaving two entire communities without water. Unfortunately, our local fuel supply is running short again as well. This has impacted us more than anything else, not only because of the long wait to get fuel but also because it significantly hampers our ministry due to the driving distance to our churches.

Please continue to pray for the ministry here. We need wisdom as we navigate the challenges facing the country, its people, and our family. Thank you for your support, enabling us to be here and represent you in Bolivia.