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Recovery efforts underway in Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian

The Bahamas is facing severe damage after enduring wind and rain from Hurricane Dorian for nearly two days. At least 50 people were killed, although many more are still missing and the death toll is expected to climb. Read more

Mesoamerica Central Field announces new coordinator

Carlos de la Cruz was appointed coordinator for the Mesoamerica Central Field by Global Missions Director Verne Ward. The Central Field is made up of Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Read more

Puerto Rico holds national youth camp

More than 250 young people from Puerto Rico met from August 9 to 11 to hold their national camp with the theme “Have You Decided?” Read more

Hurricane Dorian pummels Bahamas, US

Hurricane Dorian, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, stalled over the Bahamas Sunday and Monday, killing 30 people and causing massive destruction on the Abaco Islands. The storm went on to hit Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, bringing heavy rains and creating more than a dozen tornadoes.  Read more

DR Central District celebrates baptisms

Nine congregations from the Dominican Republic's Central District gathered this month to celebrate a day of baptisms for 36 people. Read more

Martinique VBS teaches God is Creator

Nearly 80 children gathered for Morne Venté Church of the Nazarene's Vacation Bible School, “The Mystery of the Universe.” The weeklong event included biblical and missionary stories, a service project, songs, and challenges. Read more

Cuba holds camps for pastors' children

The Church of the Nazarene in Cuba recently held camps for pastors' children on both districts, including spiritual and psychological care for the children and young adults whose parents were killed in a plane crash last year. Read more

Guatemala Verapaz North District celebrates baptism of more than 650

Nearly 7,000 church members from all 105 churches on Guatemala's Verapaz North District came together 18 August to celebrate the baptism of 670 people. The event is the result of a series of holiness services and small groups that have been taking place across the district for the past two years. Read more