In December of 2023, three inmates from our discipleship group sessions received a pardon. Two were from the prison of Granada and one from the central Prison of Managua, Tipitapa, known as “La Modelo.” We were there for all three, having been individually contacted by them, wanting further teaching. We helped Oscar, one of the men, when he was released. We constantly visited the other two inmates, praying, maintaining communication, and helping them transition back into society...

It's been six years since we arrived in Canada. We came from Venezuela with the desire to serve the Lord in 2017. I arrived in Toronto with my wife, Mairee, on July 21. We had been married for ten months, and our English needed more work. Indeed, we were terrified. In our homeland, we lived in a tiny town called El Piñal. Arriving in Toronto...

In February 2024, we celebrated the first year of official church registration with the government. We started as a small group in 2022, confronting considerable challenges during the pandemic. Initially, we faced difficulties with the bilingual programs and services; now, all our services and programs are in Portuguese, resulting in notable growth. Our church worship attendance has been consistent...

One year ago, the LAM Board was saddened to receive a letter from Hannah Francois. She had been the secretary of the Board, doing an excellent job in correspondence, keeping the minutes, and sharing her wisdom. She told us that her husband, Dwayne, had been diagnosed with fast-acting cancer. Unfortunately, Dwayne passed away, leaving Hannah to raise her children...

At times, I pray that my life will more and more conform to the image and likeness of Christ. Honestly, the first thing honestly that comes to mind is not exactly the image of the crucified Christ. A thinker invited his audience to evaluate if it was not true that two things moved them in almost all of their actions. They were (1) seeking pleasure and well-being or (2) avoiding pain....

After launching our reconstructed website in 2021, in April of 2022, I received an email from the international partnership development officer from “Prisoners for Christ” (PFC), who had found us through our website, looking to partner with devoted people doing Prison Ministry in Nicaragua. I was hesitant to respond, but after reading the email, I replied and then had an online meeting...

The week has gone very well. It is perhaps the biggest LAM short-term team working on a construction project we have ever undertaken. We removed the original pressed fiber board roofing, then all the deteriorated roof trusses.  We had our design new roof trusses and then bought $6000 worth of steel, a welding machine and fabricated 14 trusses that are now all erected...

“I can think of many reasons to join a group for two or three weeks. We go to purposely push ourselves outside our comfort zone. We go to put our faith in action, going in hopes our small efforts contribute to something bigger. We will appreciate our many privileges and blessings, being part of a team serving together, caring for each other. We will remind ourselves...

Greetings in Christ Jesus to our brothers and sisters at LAM, May God's abundant grace be upon you all. The leaders at LAM asked me to tell you about our plans for this year. We’ve made our calendar of events for the indigenous mission for this year 2024.

On Thursday 15th I took a minibus to the Young Offender Centre and hanging inside was a sign saying that bus fares had gone up with immediate effect (adult fare by 33%, student fare by 50% and child fare by 100%). I paid the increased fare but was puzzled by the fact that there had been no protests about the (long overdue) price rise. Most people refused to pay the increased price and by Monday drivers were charging the old prices again...

I am hitting the road again, this time going to Darien, the world’s most significant migration hub. People from many nationalities start their journey toward the U.S. in this region. From January 30th to February 3rd, I'll be joined by six members of the Doulos team, and we've got some exciting plans to make a positive impact...

Although Puerto Lempira is on the Caribbean Sea, close to the Gulf of Mexico, bordering on a large inland lake, the need for fresh drinking water is a constant. The region is known for its breath-taking heat which, at time, is almost suffocating. The community is located on the second largest lagoon in the world, where shallow water prevents the docking of large supply ships...