The Mesoamerica Region has observed a period of spiritual preparation leading up to Pentecost Sunday, known as the 40 Days of Prayer, since 2004. What began in the former MAC Region has become an annual gathering that continues to transform lives.

Over the years, hundreds of Nazarenes from across the region have fervently joined this spiritual journey, seeking to deepen their prayer life and open themselves to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and 2025 was no exception.

This year's prayer themes were worship, fellowship, discipleship (being like Jesus), ministry, and evangelism. The daily guides were shared through the Mesoamerica Region's social media channels, resulting in a total of 2,753 downloads —a clear demonstration of interest and active participation in this initiative.

"Hundreds of local churches, entire districts, and zones throughout the region joined in this special time of prayer, culminating in united celebrations on the Day of Pentecost," said Ana María Crocker, NMI coordinator for Mesoamerica.

During the final celebrations, the churches gathered to pray, worship, share Communion, listen to the Word of God, and witness to the movement of the Holy Spirit among their congregations.

In the Southern Border District of Mexico, more than 1,400 people gathered at the district camp to close out the event. Missionaries Ana Zoila and Wilfredo Marciaga, touring the region, shared God's message.

Sister Shadia Franco, district NMI president, highlighted how God miraculously provided food for more than 2,000 attendees, despite having only prepared food for 1,400. "It was a powerful experience, both because of the missionaries' visit and because of the way God met our needs," she stated.

The Costa Rica Central District's Pentecost celebration was held at the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS) facilities, with some 725 participants, including 125 children who attended a special children's worship service. Carlos de la Cruz, strategy coordinator for the Central Mesoamerica Field, shared a message.

The Mexico City Eastern District held its closing celebration virtually, with 85 people connecting to pray, worship, and receive the Word.

In the Windward Virgin Islands, believers held a prayer walk, thanking God and sharing their testimonies with those they encountered, inviting them to know Jesus as their Savior.

The El Progreso Church of the Nazarene in Panama visited 26 homes and held fellowship sessions during the 40 days of prayer. They also raised a special offering for the World Evangelism Fund (WEF).

"Many lives were transformed and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, and they committed themselves to spreading the message of salvation," concluded Ana María Crocker. "We can only give thanks to the thousands of Nazarenes who joined this powerful time of prayer, praying to God to heal our land."

--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica