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Paraguay floods force thousands from homes

Paraguay declared a state of emergency after more than 40,000 people were displaced when torrential rain led to severe flooding. At least six people and nearly 450,000 farm animals were killed. Read more

Flags of the Nations: Paraguay

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Paraguay, South America Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Paraguay and how many Nazarenes are there today.  Read more

Chile special education ministry inspires next generation of leaders

When Lorena and René Noe started the Look of Love special needs ministry eight years ago in Valparaiso, Chile, they believed it could change the lives of the physically and mentally disabled members in their community. What they didn’t expect to see was the impact the ministry had on the lives of the volunteers. Read more

Argentina workshops introduce participants to missions

More than 80 people participated in an annual Nazarene Missions International training in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that encouraged participants to serve in missions. Read more

Bolivia landslide leaves 4 missing, 300 homeless

Nearly 70 homes were destroyed in a landslide that swept through La Paz, Bolivia. More than 300 people are sleeping in tents at a local soccer field, and four people remain missing and are presumed to be trapped in the debris. Read more

Argentina workshop trains authors

Nearly 15 people attended the first author workshop in Argentina. The workshop taught participants about editing, research, the qualities and disciplines of good authors, use of social networks, and unique tools and technology to help authors. Read more

New Ecuador church hosts Holy Week celebration

Nearly 40 people accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior at a Holy Week celebration organized by the Latacunga Church of the Nazarene in the Ecuadorian Air Force auditorium. Read more

Indiana Work & Witness team returns to Ecuador 1 year after member passes away

An Indiana Work & Witness team returned to Veracruz, Ecuador, to build a church for the growing community after they were unable to complete their previous project when a member of the eight-person team unexpectedly passed away on the trip. Read more