Hello my dear friends and family!
This has definitely been a remarkable year. I know that you all have been waiting for some time to hear how God has used
your prayers and giving throughout the Amazon and during my time in the States. As many of you know that in the
beginning of the year the screw that had been placed in my foot a few years ago moved and began to poke into my flesh.
The very good orthopedic doctor here in Leticia removed it, the plate and the bunion that was giving me quite a bit of pain
on my right foot. God blessed me with two young persons who helped me through the whole process. The 2 and a half
months of recuperation went by quickly and freed me to be able to attend the NAAMC International Missions Conference
in Charlotte NC this past June. The Conference was awesome! I’m looking forward to the next conference that will be held
in 2027. I invite you to pray about attending. Please check out the YouTube videos when you get a chance.
During my time in the States, I was also able to visit and minister with my home church in Maryland and spend time with
some very dear friends and family in Michigan. I was also able to complete my yearly health check-up for my health
insurance. It was good to be able to get around without the pain and discomfort that I experienced the last few years. All I
can say is that my God is the best and only one who could make this possible!!! Even though I am 68 years young I am
only getting better with time.
I returned home to Leticia Amazonas in the beginning of September and found that my house had been robbed and the
mattresses on the first floor had been taken along with a fan. I was to receive the group from Iquitos Peru for the pastor’s
and leadership conference. In spite of the break in, the women stayed with me and the men who normally would stay in the
downstairs room ended up staying with another member of the church. The Conference was AWESOME! It was focused
on the family. Ministry can take time away from the family but it is the responsibility of the parents to keep the priorities in
the right place. God – family – ministry .
After the conference, I finally took that vacation that many of you have demanded that I take. I am glad that I was
obedient. It was the first time in many years that I was not suffering from recovery from surgery and amazingly I even
went on the Zip line whoosh! A beach vacation in Costa Rica was what the doctor ordered. Thank you my family for
enjoying the time with me.
Since I came back from vacation, I have been very busy teaching literacy, music and Sunday school in Caballo Cocha
Peru. God is growing this church and the Spirit of God is moving. Please pray wisdom for me as I teach and minister in
this town. I know that God wants to great things with and in these people.
This next year there are 2 different groups that are planning vision trips to visit with me and to see how to be more
involved. Please pray for them. One group is coming from Costa Rica just for four days at the end of January. The other
group is planning their vision trip towards the end of February and the beginning of March for 14 or 16 days. Please pray
for the logistics to be according to God’s plan..
2026 is a year of evangelism and discipleship. Again, please continue to pray for me to have a hearing heart and God’s
wisdom as I minister with His people. Blessings to you all.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Adventuring with Christ,
Min. Orchidy T Boyd
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🌿 African American Mobilization Services (AFAMMS) Newsletter
From the Desk of Min. Orchidy T. Boyd
Leticia, Amazonas – Colombia, S.A.
May 2025
💌 Greetings from the Amazon!
Hello my dear family and friends,
As my little brother Lusire says… Whew! The last few months have been quite the challenge! I could sense that God was sharpening my focus, preparing me for the direction He desires for my life and ministry—both now and into the future. Was I ready? Not quite!
🦶 Health Updates & Renewed Strength
Physically, I needed another surgery on my right foot. The screw and plate placed years ago had shifted out of position—ouch! They were removed, along with a painful bunion. Add in new glasses and a complete physical, and this 67-years-young woman is feeling stronger than she has in years! I’m ready to embrace whatever this next season brings. I am excited!
🙌 Local Ministry Highlights
God has blessed me with a young lady from Bogotá who is living with me at the mission house. She’s studying Portuguese, serving in the church, and helping at home while my foot heals. Our time together in the Word and fellowship has been such a joy.
I continue discipling Cesar Martinez, a passionate young man eager to reach the unreached in the Amazon. Watching him grow is a gift. I believe every believer should disciple at least one person for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
While recuperating, I’ve also been teaching English classes—a part of my "tent-making" ministry.
🚤 Upcoming River Ministry
I’m praying about taking a river trip to Caballo Cocha before heading to the States. Pastors Maritza and Fernando have been faithful partners, and I plan to work more closely with them next year to train leaders deeper in the jungle with the gospel message.
“The harvest is plentiful…” and the hunger for God’s Word here is very real.
🇺🇸 Stateside Itinerary (Summer 2025)
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📍June 18:
Attending the NAAMC International Mission Conference in North Carolina.
➤ More info: info@naamcmissions.org
Hope to see you there! -
📍June 21:
Visiting Christ Kingdom Church (District Heights, MD) to help plan their upcoming mission trip to Colombia. Please keep this in your prayers. -
📍Late June–July:
Heading to Detroit, Michigan for:-
Mandatory physical exams
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Board of Directors meeting
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Planning a mission seminar in Fort Smith, Arkansas
I’ll be available to meet as the Lord wills. You can reach me on WhatsApp or through my blog:
👉 http://afamms.blogspot.com -
✈️ Looking Ahead
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August:
Returning to Colombia, with a visit to churches in Iquitos, Peru before the Pastors & Leadership Conference in Leticia. -
October (Vacation!):
I’ll finally take a much-needed vacation—pain-free for the first time in years! New knees, hips, a reconstructed foot, and weight loss mean I’ll fully enjoy celebrating my sister’s 70th birthday in Costa Rica.Pastor Julio reminds us:
“God is responsible for our healing. We are responsible for our health.” -
November:
One month of ministry in Montería, Colombia, teaching from my manual “Rudiments of the Faith” (Hebrews 5 and 6:1–3).
➤ Please pray for wisdom and discernment as I share.
✝️ Final Word
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established.”
– Proverbs 19:21 (RSV)
Thank you for your continued prayers, giving, and your open invitation to visit. Together, we can reach the unreached for Christ’s Kingdom here in the Amazon.
Adventuring with Christ,
Min. Orchidy T. Boyd
Executive Director
African American Mobilization Services (AFAMMS)
🌐 http://afamms.blogspot.com