Mauro & Julia Martinez
Missionaries in Latvia
Children’s Bibles given out in schools – Moldova Victor, his wife Yolanda and their family have a heart for the children of his home town Cahul in Moldova. As a child he was given a bible when he was at school and it had an impact on his life and on his journey he gave…
The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in northwestern Europe…..
Madrid, Spain’s central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro…… I
Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills and vineyards. Its wine regions include Nistreana, known for reds, and Codru, home to some of the world’s largest cellars……..
Together with Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia is one of the Baltic Countries in Eastern Europe. Although it celebrated its 100 years as a Republic in 2018, Latvia has centuries of history. The last chapter of their history includes 45 years under the control of the Soviet Union after Second World War. Latvia recovered its independence in 1991, but the consequences of that time can still be seen. Although the official language is Latvian, almost half of the population speaks Russian, making Latvia a unique mission field!
Truly a cultural melting pot, Belize is a country that offers so much diversity in more areas than one. The country may have a multitude of cultures and languages, but everything blends together in a mixture that is one of a kind. The resounding theme of the work in Belize is to strengthen community. This is done by working with missionaries that want nothing more than to raise disciples from the Belizean people. If the natural landscape of Belize doesn’t leave you in awe, the vision of what God is doing in this country will.
The beaches, deserts, and rain forests of the Dominican Republic may be alluring, but they hardly rival the passion and energy of the country’s people. Rooted deeply in Latin American culture, their love for family, and vibrancy for life, makes the Dominican Republic a fun place to serve. It is no longer considered a third world country, but the poverty within this nation provides excellent opportunities to work alongside seasoned missionaries in community development in the name of Jesus Christ. Pastoral support and outreach ministries are critical here. Nothing is better than spreading the Gospel, but doing it in the Dominican Republic is a unique experience you need to see for yourself.
Overflowing with an incredible amount of biodiversity and historical charm, Ecuador is a very special place to come serve in missions. The country is geographically divided by Andean mountains, dense rain forests, and fruitful coastal regions but the culture is a beautiful entanglement of indigenous roots and Spanish influence. It may be tiny by South American standards, but Ecuador lacks nothing in the way of natural sights and spiritual encounters as you witness all that God is doing in this country. Join alongside missionaries that desire nothing more than to build up disciples and see the people of Ecuador shine the light of Christ in their villages and cities.