Winter News Letter

 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