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October 8, 2014

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We have been here a month already, in a land more beautiful than I imagined, but so needy!  “God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.”  (Ps 9:18) He has heard their cry.

We are so excited to be with YWAM.  We are soaking in the Christian community and preparing ourselves to be launched into ministry next year.  Thank you to all of you who have made this possible.  Thank you to God for this opportunity!

Alberto has the privilege of taking the Bible Core Class which immerses him in the Word of God day and night.  Understanding the depth of God’s love for all people and His gracious plan for salvation is an overpowering realization.  Alberto is actually itching to get into the communities to pour himself into the at-risk young men and share this message of hope!  But for the time being, it is preparation time!

We happen to live right next door to Alberto’s teacher, who is a South African Colored lady.  Her husband is the liaison between YWAM and ministries targeting the Colored community, which also happens to be our target community.  Having them next door is a blessing, and something God has orchestrated.

We live in a community house on the YWAM base along with 12 other families. Each family has one or two bedrooms. 11 nations are represented. Such wealth of cultures shows me different sides of God’s character.  Our worship services are amazing, with the Nigerian drummers and Brazilian guitar players!  The kitchen is another exciting place.

We celebrated our first warm day with a barbecue (braii, as it is called here!)

Prayer Requests:

  • For God to draw us closer to Himself, and use us for His glory
  • Safety and protection against crime
  • Guidance about the kids’ grade assignments
  • A vehicle
  • Extra grace (and/or space) as we live in two rooms!

Ana and Isaac are attending the local public Worcester high school, and are adorned here in their new uniforms (minus Isaac’s tie!)  They are finishing up grade 11 and 9 respectively, and are taking Afrikaans!

Margaret is finishing up grade 5 at the Christian school.

Phoebe is as sweet as ever!

September 12, 2014

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We have arrived!  Safe and sound with all our luggage! Phoebe was a great traveler!  It was surreal descending into Cape Town.  It was the moment I had pictured over and over in my head.  All these years of preparation…for this!  Thank you to all of you who have made this possible!

Our YWAM contact met us at the airport and whisked us back to the base, which is the campus where we will be for the next year.  Descending from the van, we were immediately greeted by the people with whom I have been communicating for years. Also surreal!  Praise God!

We are settling into our two rooms, despite it being a bit cramped.  The Christian community and international flavor more than make up for it!  There are people from all over the world, with the majority coming from surrounding African countries, Brazil and Korea.  Some are missionaries taking refresher courses, and some are people just beginning their missionary journeys.  A very exciting place!  Put that mix into a worship service, and you have a piece of heaven!

Alberto’s first class starts next week: Bible Core Course. The three older kids also plan to jump into school next week (end of quarter three for South African schools). Not much down time, but I guess we are used to that by now! Our last few weeks have been crazy! (And thanks for your prayers!  We rented our house out for Sept 15!)

August 23, 2014

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“The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘Therefore I have hope in Him.'” (Lam 3:23)

This past year of fundraising has been such a blessing and such a challenge!  We have met so many amazing people, for which we are grateful, and God has paved the way with His faithfulness…every step of the way.  We are so amazed at His leading and provision. Thank you to all of you for your role as our partners!

We were commissioned at Park Street Church last Sunday!  Receiving the church’s blessing has been very important to us, and we are grateful for their spiritual covering and prayers.  Now our departure seems more real.  September 7 is just around the corner!

Here on the home front things are a bit crazy!  Alberto and various faithful friends painted the outside of the house, replaced a fence, rebuilt the front steps and are currently painting the interior of the house.  It all looks great!

Please pray that we find renters this week!  Our house is ready to rent, so please spread the word.  Praise God we sold both vehicles!  Most of our furniture has found new homes, but we still have some bookcases and a dining room table, in case you are interested.

Fundraising Update

We have raised 87% of our ongoing expenses and 100% of one-time gifts! Thank you faithful people! All money raised from here on out will go towards our ongoing support. We are almost there!

Upcoming Events

Tomorrow our friends at Allure Spa in Quincy are doing a fundraiser for us. All proceeds from haircuts and facials will benefit our South Africa account!  I have been so impressed with peoples’ creativity in helping us get to South Africa!  Thank you!

Sept 5 is our good-bye party at 296 Forest St, South Weymouth, MA 02190.  All are welcome!

Sept 7 is our departure date!  Come say good-bye in the Terrace Room of Park Street Church between the morning services at 10:00.

We are looking for someone with a van to drive us to the airport that night.

July 24, 2014

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We have tickets!!!!  Sept 7 is our departure date.  We reached our 80% goal earlier this month!  Thank you God and thank you faithful partners!

We are counting down to the day we leave.  Our house needs to be rented, vehicles and furniture sold, stuff donated, and bags packed.  Busy days at the Parada household!  Let us know if you need anything!

Alberto’s Bible classes at YWAM start on Sept 19, so we will have just under two weeks to get settled once we arrive in South Africa.  We have two rooms and a fridge waiting for us…not to mention a whole community!  It seems surreal that something we have been praying about, talking about, and planning for so long is just around the corner!

“He is the image of the invisible God” (Col 1:15)  The incarnation is Jesus Christ taking on flesh to dwell among us.  He is with us, in our joys and struggles.  He is our help and our salvation.  This is the message of hope that we preach.

Fundraising Update

We have raised 84% of our ongoing expenses.  Our next fundraising goal is 90% by August 1!  We’ll need about 5 more monthly donors to reach that goal.

Our one-time budget for moving us to South Africa is an impressive 95%.

Parada Kids

All the Parada kids participated in the fabulous Kidsweek last week at Park Street Church!

Ana is currently at a retreat in Pennsylvania.  She is with the youth group of the Spanish congregation in Maryland that we visited in April.

Isaac had a great time at Camp Brookwoods.  He left for Colombia this morning on the Park Street Church’s youth mission project.  He raised nearly all his money from the sale of water outside the church, which he is very happy about!

Margaret also had a great time at camp.  She is having as many play dates as she can squeeze in before we leave!

Phoebe continues insulin-free!  She is my little companion at home!

Words from Alberto

Jesus said to the Samaritan woman, “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” (Jn 4:14)  From this we learn that we should long to bring more souls to God’s kingdom, for He is the liberating water.

Cleaning!

Our Barnabas group continues to amaze us with their diligence in helping us each month. Latest projects included replacing the back fence and preparing the walls in the house for next month’s painting.

Prayer Requests

Pray for the Holy Spirit to go ahead of us and prepare the way and prepare us!  Please thank God for His faithful provision up to this point, and pray that we would reach our financial goals.  Pray for renters for our house and buyers for our vehicles (Honda Odyssey, in case you are interested!).  Pray especially for the kids as they start to say goodbye to friends and transition emotionally to a new setting.

June 30, 2014

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Our piano left our house!  Saying goodbye to the piano marked the first of many goodbyes. Now that school is over, we are in the throws of cleaning out the house and getting it ready to rent.  August is quickly approaching, and within the next week or so, we should have our plane tickets.  (We have to reach 80% ongoing support before getting tickets, and we hope to reach that goal by tomorrow!)

I am getting ahead of myself though.  We are the Parada family, preparing to go to South Africa this August as missionaries with YWAM where we will work with troubled youth.

Do you know that South Africa recently came in first place for most unequal country in the world in terms of economic divide between rich and poor? (source)

The poor of South Africa have endured much, and have long waited for change that has not materialized.  God speaks to this by declaring Himself the God of justice.  All who wait for Him will weep no more. Only He can turn mourning into dancing, and exchange sackcloth for joy!  Because of that, hearts will sing and not be silent!  (Ps 30:10-12)

“For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him…you shall weep no more.”  Isaiah 30:18-19

We are about to reach our goal of 80% for ongoing expenses by July 1!  Praise God! We have 61 faithful monthly supporters!  Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area!

Fundraising Update

Our next goal is 90% by August 1.  We’ll need about 7 more monthly donors.  

Our one-time budget for moving us to South Africa is an amazing 90%

Family Update

Ana is driving and enjoying spending time with her friends.  They recently had a camp-out in the backyard!  She is a big help to me with Phoebe, and in getting the house ready for renters!

Isaac is presently at his beloved Camp Brookwoods!  He recently participated in the Micah conference at church, which focused on the Christian call to justice. He is excited to join the Colombia youth mission trip one last time!  You may see him fundraising through selling water outside Park Street Church.

Margaret is also at camp with Isaac, at Camp DeerRun.  She loves the girls in her cabin, and her counselor.

Phoebe is now 7!  She is currently off all insulin!  Praise God for this miracle!

Words from Alberto

I hope you are all enjoying watching the World Cup soccer games! I am inspired by all the different nations and religions represented through the games. Everyone is competing for the same goal, the World Cup!

We as Christians are also in competition, but not against flesh and blood, but against the evil principalities of this world (Eph 6:12).  We have the assurance of victory though.  And like the celebrations of the World Cup, we too will celebrate, forever with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Giving Info

Please visit our website at paradas.org/giving for giving instructions through our church.

Isaac set up a GoFundMe account for people who prefer to not contribute through our church.  The link is here.

Rebecca Heidgerd is hosting a Stella & Dot fundraising event on July 10 in her home to benefit our South Africa fund. Check out the accessories and details on her invitation.

We are very grateful to Margaret and Esther and all the other Barnabas group members who helped us with our clean-out kick-off!

May 23, 2014

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We are the Parada family, preparing to go to South Africa this August as missionaries with YWAM.  We are busily finishing up the school year, purging ourselves of all the things that we can live without, and getting our house ready to rent.

But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.” Psalm 9:18

We plan to work with poor and afflicted youth in South Africa.  They are close to God’s heart.  God has not forgotten them, and nor have we.  Their cry has been heard, and there is hope– the hope we have in Christ.

There are many lingering injustices in post-apartheid South Africa, and sometimes it is hard to see where God is.  God is there though, as is the church, the body of Christ.  We as the church need to use our voice and our hands.  “God bless Africa–guard our children, guide our leaders, and grant us peace” is a South African prayer.

In looking ahead to life in South Africa, we are finding many open doors.  YWAM will offer us housing, classes and ministry opportunities.  There are some good school options for the kids.  We have connected with doctors for Phoebe, and are even in email contact with her new Down syndrome doctor in Cape Town.

Please keep us in prayer these last few months as we prepare ourselves for the big move in August.  Please pray that all our finances will come in a timely manner.  God has been so faithful in rising up partners, for which we are grateful and humbled.  This has been an amazing testimony of God’s faithfulness as we depend on Him in every area of our lives. The stories we have of how God has met us at every single turn is truly a testimony and reminder of how He will provide for us when we submit ourselves to Him.

Phoebe

Thank you to all of you who expressed love and concern for Phoebe after her recent diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. The original proposed schedule of seven to ten shots a day has actually been reduced to two shots a day.  Phoebe is very patient with the blood draws from the tips of her fingers and the shots.  Her blood sugar levels are now stabilized, which means she does not have huge sugar swings affecting her energy levels. She has also put on a few pounds!

Video

This video (https://vimeo.com/91142031) allowed us to share our vision for South Africa in seven minutes. We showed it at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Washington.

Here is the link to a shorter three minute version: https://vimeo.com/m/93854896 which we showed at Park Street Church and First Presbyterian Church.

Fundraising Update

We reached our goal of 60% for ongoing expenses by May 1!  Praise God!  Our next goal is 75% by June 10.  Our one-time budget for moving us to South Africa is 78%.

Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area! Your role as senders is so valuable.  You are participating with us in fulfilling the Great Commission.

The Parada Kids

Ana just got her driver’s permit! She is also taking AP Spanish and Psychology exams. (Psych is today!)

Isaac is presently taking his final exams.  He enjoyed playing lacrosse this spring!  He made honor roll last period.

Margaret is swimming at the Y.  She has another month of school, which she is not happy about!

Phoebe lost her first tooth, and turns 7 next week!

Words from Alberto

Spring is here!  Again we can see God’s faithfulness in the return of longer days, beautiful flowers, singing birds, and aromatic cookouts.  It seems like we have all the ingredients to start over again.  Winter is behind us.  Through the renewal of the seasons, God reminds us that it is time to renew our minds. (Rms 12:2)

I know we all have a lot of challenges, but God wants us to equip ourselves with the mind of Christ.  Only then will we be able to speak to our problems with His authority and ride the wave of the Holy Spirit.  We will always have challenges and trials, but these let us know that it is time to get back to our first love.  God is always waiting for us with open arms.  (1 Pet 1:13)

How to Support the Parada Family

Please visit our website at paradas.org/giving for giving instructions through our church.

Isaac set up a GoFundMe account for people who prefer to not contribute through our church.  The link is here.

Church Sharing

We had a fantastic time in the DC area over Easter last month.  We reconnected with friends from the First Baptist Church of Washington DC (Primera Iglesia Bautista de Washington), many of whom we hadn’t seen since leaving DC 18 years ago!  We were honored to be able to share our South Africa vision during the Easter service.  We also saw Alberto’s two brothers, cousin, and some other friends.  It was a busy week on the road!

This past Sunday, we shared at our friend Jason Sentas’s church here in Quincy. First Presbyterian Church gave us a warm welcome, and our connections with the body of Christ have widened.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for us as we prepare to sell our vehicles and rent our house. We are also researching plane tickets, health insurance in South Africa, and a host of other details involved in an international move! You can only imagine!

YWAM

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) ministries target needy youth: orphans, street children, teenagers who have dropped out of school, youth affected by AIDS/HIV/TB, and children of broken families.

The goal is to empower young people through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Practically this is done through relationships and time, and through addressing some basic human needs.

We will spend our first year in Bible and counseling classes, and the following years in ministry to hurting youth.

Read more about YWAM’s ministries here.

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions.

Our website is www.paradas.org.

April 17, 2014

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Mission to South Africa 2014

We are the Parada family, preparing to go to South Africa this summer as missionaries with YWAM.

Phoebe

Our biggest update is that Phoebe now has diabetes. Diabetes is an inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin to break down sugars, resulting in high blood sugar levels.  Diabetes is treated by injecting insulin and adapting the diet.  Phoebe is now on insulin, which has stabilized her blood sugar levels.  Her diet was near perfect before, so no change there necessary.

Phoebe is patient with the whole finger-pricking procedure, and doing well with the injections.  She continues to amaze us with her happy spirit, and ability to live completely in the present.  Please keep her in your prayers though.

Although this is a big surprise to us, we can clearly see God’s hand of provision and protection.  We were able to catch it early, so Phoebe never got sick.  (A nurse at Phoebe’s oxygen therapy suspected it when I told her Phoebe was extremely thirsty and was peeing frequently. She did an immediate finger prick to test her blood sugar levels.) Diabetes can be sudden-onset, so we are grateful it happened now, and not right before our departure for South Africa.

When I asked the doctor if he thought we could move as planned, he assured us that we could.  He even said that the head of Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital is South African, and would surely help us with contacts in South Africa.  So, I booked our follow-up with him!

To give you some background, children with Down syndrome are at high risk for auto-immune challenges such thyroid problems, diabetes, and celiac (wheat intolerance). Phoebe already has thyroid issues and is on a gluten-free diet, so the diabetes part is the last of the three challenges.  The doctors can foresee no other challenges for Phoebe at present.

We know God uses all things for His glory, so we know this will be no exception.  We live in a hurting world, and God does not promise us exemption from life’s trials.  He does promise to be with us though, and to use the circumstances in our lives for His glory. We now have a window into the lives of diabetics.  Our medical repertoire has certainly increased over the years!

Video

Our video is done!  It’s seven minutes!  Just click this link: https://vimeo.com/91142031  A big thank you to Noël Barlow and Kelly Arnold for your amazing work!

Fundraising Update

We reached our goal of 50% for ongoing expenses by April 1!  Praise God!  Our next goal is 60% by May 1. Our one-time budget is 67%.

Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area! Your role as senders is so valuable.  You are participating with us in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Family Update

Ana turned 17 on April 9.  We are so grateful for her cheerful spirit.  She got a camera for her birthday, which she hopes to use to document life around her, both here and in South Africa.  Many of the pictures used in our video were taken by Ana on her trip to South Africa through Boston Trinity Academy two years ago.

Margaret sang in Park Street’s Cantata at church recently.

Words from Alberto

I try to imagine seeing Jesus at the desert: fasting, praying, suffering for me and for you. Just when we were dead in our sinful ways with no direction to go, our Lord Jesus had mercy on me.  I feel like I am a very weak man compared to the courage Jesus showed. During this time of Lent I have been realizing how good life is and how I need to exercise my spiritual muscles, as I haven’t experienced real pain yet. I pray that the Lord will help us to live in a way that responds to and honors the sacrifice He made for us on the cross.

Happy Easter

May the joy of the risen Lord be with you this Easter!  In Him we have victory.  He is the light that overcame the darkness. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Jn 1:5)

Washington DC (area)

We head there tomorrow!  We will spend Easter with our friends at the Spanish congregation in Maryland, and visit friends and Alberto’s brothers in Washington DC and Virginia. We are looking forward to being there!

March 19, 2014

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We are the Parada family, preparing to go to South Africa this summer as missionaries with YWAM, which you can read about below.  We have worked with YWAM before, and love their passion for Jesus!

Cape Coloureds

Last update we wrote about our desire to work with youth who live in poverty and are affected by AIDS.  The plight of these kids breaks our hearts.  The race of many of these kids is “Coloured.”  The Coloured people could arguably be the most needy people in South Africa.

The Coloured community has descended from a mix of black Africans, Malaysians slaves, and white settlers.  Yet they have faced rejection from black, Asian and white groups in South Africa.  Because the Coloured community has an ancestry that is mixed, they have lost their individual ancestral heritages. They have adopted a language that is not their own, Afrikaans, which was equated with being the language of the oppressor.  Legally oppressed for so many years, these people have succumbed to alcoholism, crime and AIDS.  Yet God loves them fervently, and it is our desire to work with them.  

Fundraising

We are excited to announce that we have raised 60% of our outgoing expenses!  Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area! Our ongoing support levels are at 43%. Ongoing support covers our monthly expenses. Our goal is to reach 50% by April 1. Please pray about your involvement!

Isaiah 61:1-2

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God…

Youth With A Mission

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) ministries target needy youth: orphans, street children, teenagers who have dropped out of school, youth affected by AIDS/HIV/TB, and children of broken families. The goal is to empower young people through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Practically this is done through relationships and time, and through addressing some basic human needs. We will spend our first year in Bible and counseling classes, and the following years in ministry to hurting youth.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for us as we continue to fundraise, for full provision of our needs, for peace during the process, for our eyes not to stray from Jesus, and for all the details to get sorted out before we leave.

Praises

Alberto’s permanent residency document arrived in the mail! He also recently received a clean bill of health after an episode of headaches.

In Progress

The video has been filmed and is currently being edited.  I’ll share the link when it is ready! We have lots of small group meetings planned, and invitations from three churches. Please pray for us as we share with them!

Parada Kid News

Phoebe recently received her Bible at Park Street during the First grade Bible presentation.  National Down Syndrome Day is March 21.  Please join us in celebrating Phoebe’s life with Down syndrome. Please pray for her potty-training!

Isaac has started lacrosse at Boston Trinity Academy.  This is a new sport for him, and he is very excited!

Ana is enjoying homeschooling again.  Alberto and Ana have returned from El Salvador, where they visited Alberto’s extended family.  I am happy to have them home again!

Margaret is in the middle of MCAS testing, something completely new to all of us!

Feb 14, 2014

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“But be doers of the Word, and not just hearers, deceiving yourselves,” says James 1:22. A few verses later it says “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” (v. 27)These verses speak clearly to us to put our faith into action.  In a country with over 3 million AIDS orphans and almost a quarter million child-headed households, we need to take action!  Please keep us in prayer as we prepare to minister to youth at risk.

Fundraising Update

We are excited to announce that we have raised 50% of our outgoing expenses!  Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area!

Our ongoing support levels are at 30%. Ongoing support covers our monthly expenses. Our goal is to reach 50% by April 1.
In Progress

Friends are making a video of us, that we can share with small groups and churches.We recently had a positive meeting with members of the mid-term committee.

We have a few more local church visits planned, and an invitation from a church close to our hearts in Maryland.

Look out for our upcoming Facebook page.  We’ll keep you posted.
 YWAM

YWAM ministries target needy youth: street children, teenagers who have dropped out of school, youth affected by AIDS/HIV/TB, and children of broken families.The goal is to empower young people through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Practically, this is done through relationships and time; and through such projects as community development, Biblical training and mentoring, soup kitchens, soccer clinics, etc.

Read more about YWAM’s ministries here.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!  May God bless you all!
Travel Plans

We are researching airline tickets to South Africa!Alberto’s permanent visa for South Africa was granted!  We applied 4 years ago!  (The children and I can enter South Africa on South African passports, which we recently acquired. We were eligible for passports, since my parents are South African.)

We have started selling our furniture in preparation to rent our house in June.
El Salvador

Alberto and Ana left for El Salvador on Sunday.  They will be there for 3 weeks visiting Alberto’s family. Pictured above is Ana and her cousin Milena.
 How to Support the Parada Family

Here are ways to pledge:

  • Email us to tell us that you want to make a monthly, quarterly or annual pledge; OR
  • Complete this online pledge form, which comes directly to us.

Then, you can send in your support:

  • Write a check: drop it in the offering plate (designate Parada), or mail it regularly to Park Street Church; OR
  • Give online: through Park Street’s online giving page.

Isaac also set up a GoFundMe account, for people who prefer to not contribute through our church. The link is here.

Jan 16, 2014

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Fundraising Update

We are excited to announce that we have raised 45% of our outgoing expenses!  Thank you to all of you for partnering with us in this area!  Outgoing expenses cover the cost of our moving and settling in South Africa.  People who make special contributions fund our outgoing expenses.

Our ongoing support levels are now in need of attention, as they are at 16%. Ongoing support covers our monthly expenses (and other things like health insurance) which will enable us to stay and minister in South Africa.  We are looking for individuals and churches to commit to give on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis in order to cover our ongoing support.  Prior to leaving for South Africa in July, we need to be fully funded!

We have started contacting people personally to ask them to partner with us, so please be in prayer about this!

Here are ways to pledge:

  • Email us to tell us that you want to make a monthly, quarterly or annual pledge; OR
  • Complete this online pledge form, which comes directly to us.

Then, you can send in your support:

  • Write a check: drop it in the offering plate (designate Parada), or mail it regularly to Park Street Church; OR
  • Give online: through Park Street’s online giving page.

Please contact us if you would like to see our budget, or if you have any questions.

Our website www.paradas.org has more detailed information.
 How Much to Give?

Here is an example of a break-down that will enable us to meet our goal:

2 partners at $500/month

5 partners at $100/month

20 partners at $75/month

18 partners at $50/month

40 partners at $25/month

That is 85 new partners.

 Prayer Requests

Please pray for us in our preparations: that the Holy Spirit will guide our steps, that our eyes will always be on God, and that our ears will be sensitive to His voice. Pray that the necessary finances are released to enable our timely departure. Please pray that our upcoming small group and church presentations will honor God.
YWAM 

Youth With A Mission is an international volunteer movement of Christians from many backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. The purpose of YWAM is to know God and to make Him known. This is done through training, evangelism and mercy ministries.

We plan to join YWAM in July and will spend year one in training, and subsequent years in ministering to needy youth and families.

Read more about YWAM here.