| “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. |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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