Panama church expands, impacts community
In Cerro Cama, Panama, a local church has brought light and tangible help to hundreds of people. Through the leadership of Pastor José Navarro and
In Cerro Cama, Panama, a local church has brought light and tangible help to hundreds of people. Through the leadership of Pastor José Navarro and
On the night of 24 December, a group of 12 people from the Río Abajo Church of the Nazarene in Panama gathered at midnight to share with the friends and family members of patients at two separate hospitals.
The First Church of the Nazarene in Rio Abajo, Panama, handed out 500 personal hygiene kits and served 11,900 hot meals to migrants who arrived in the country. In addition, they handed out clothing, shoes, milk, diapers, and medicines
Linda Spalding, 88, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away 17 October 2022. She was a retired missionary who served in Bolivia, Mexico, and Panama for 21 years alongside her husband, Tom Spalding.
More than 150 people of different age groups participated in the Ludoteca, games that rely on mental and/or physical abilities and artistic activities to affirm biblical teachings. They were designed to stimulate the physical, mental, and spiritual development of people as well as promoting teamwork and solidarity.
The Pan de Vida Iglesia del Nazareno in Panama City, Panama, is using soccer and dance to provide wholesome recreation alternatives for the youth in their community. The church leaders hope that their work spreads from the youth into the broader community.
Academia de Música in Panama opened its doors to its first students after 17 months of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is directed by Neal and Cathy McMullian, a retired Nazarene couple from the USA.
When Panama’s COVID-19 restrictions forced people to stay in their homes, Eliziel and Tammy Soto stepped up, with assistance from the region’s Family Ministries, to help those in their apartment building cope with mental health issues brought to light by the pandemic.
Iglesia del Nazareno Río Abajo has been assisting its community during the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, including volunteering at a local food bank, creating a space for students to complete their virtual learning, and providing supplies like food and medicine.
This is a first-person account from Ruth Keila Molina, a Nazarene missionary serving in Panama, who describes a young boy’s transformation from “headache” to leader.