wisdom and direction for new school property Please pray that God would provide wisdom, direction, and provision as we move forward with our school expansion. This will allow us to expand our ministry, better serve our students by potentially adding Grades 10–12, support our growing church congregation, and reach the Bastión community more effectively. Read more
Looking for new camp caretakers The camp caretakers (property and maintenance) have recently moved on to a new chapter in their lives. Although they were only with us for a short time, we are grateful for their help and pray that the Lord will bless them. Please pray that God would provide the right people to fill this important role—individuals with willing hearts who will… Read more
2026 Bible Camps Please keep the campers and staff at Lighthouse of Hope Camp in your prayers . Pray for safety, joy, meaningful friendships, and that each child would experience God’s love in a special way during their time at camp. Also pray for the Canadian groups that are participating in camp also--pray that the Lord open their eyes to his work in… Read more
Finishing the school year The 2024-2025 school year is quickly coming to an end and our 200 students and 25 staff will be on vacations until April. We cherish your prayers for the following: - that God bring the correct people to fill vacant roles at the school. - for safety at the Lighthouse of Hope Camp through the 5 weeks of Bible camps.… Read more
A great need to have weekly contact Recently, Lloyd has had a number of opportunities to visit different jungle villages to encourage believers and especially leaders. There is a great need to have weekly contact with the leaders to teach and encourage. This could possibly be done via Zoom as some villages now have internet. Read more
Waorani We had three richly blessed weeks of camp. One of the camp leaders was a Waorani, a grandson of one of the men involved in the killing of the 5 missionaries. Please pray for the spiritual growth of the campers. They seem to be struggling with social media and serious family situations. Read more
Bible Institute should be able to reopen It looks like all the pandemic restrictions have been lifted and the Bible Institute should be able to reopen in September. We pray that all the necessary preparations will be made in time. Many students are ready to come and the teachers are anxious to begin classes. We pray that the Lord would bring students who have a true desire… Read more
Irene Ridgeway with the Lord Via Phil Parsons of CMML - Mrs. Irene Ridgeway went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022. Read more
Improving the school administration Lord willing, two teachers from El Salvador will move here soon to serve alongside Bastion School leadership. They are both godly women who have experience with mission schools. Rebecca will be working closely with them and looks forward to improving the school administration. Please pray for wisdom. Read more
Open their eyes to the needs The youth assembled hampers of groceries for families they knew were in need, as well as refugees on the streets. We hope this exercise will open their eyes to the needs of those around them and that gospel seeds will grow in the hearts of those who received hampers and devotional books. Read more
The future of the Bible Institute We continue to wait on the Lord for His direction for the future of the Bible Institute. It does not appear that the government will allow the school to open any time soon. Meanwhile, the expenses of property maintenance and high taxes continue. The Lord is faithful. Pray with us that the Lord will clearly make known His perfect will. Read more
Praying and searching Our church was asked to vacate the venue that we were renting shortly after the lockdowns began in 2020. As things have been getting back to normal, we desired to start meeting in person again. Over the last few months, we have searched for a place. Some spots looked hopeful but fell through. We keep praying and searching but decided… Read more