Pray for La Paz, Bolivia

 Blessed Father, thank you very much for being with us every single day of 2020. Thank you for being our Emmanuel! Not only have you been with us, but you have also been our Jehovah Jireh!

As we begin this year, we need to ask  for your guidance.

2020 was so uncertain and sometimes this discouraged us. But we know that nothing escapes your control and this also brought comfort to our hearts. You are our Father, who loves us and will be with us until the end of days.

Dear Lord, we ask for your wisdom to continue supporting our partners here in Bolivia. Give us courage. Give us grace to support the initiatives of our partners, bringing your love to the people who are in need.

We are still experiencing great uncertainty in Bolivia, as we are facing the second wave of COVID-19. This second wave is hitting us really badly. That’s why we also ask for your protection for all those who are serving in the different ministries that we support.

We also thank you for the CBM team and the CBM family around the world. Please be with them, guide them, bless them where they are.

We also want to thank you for the Canadian Baptist church – a blessed group of brothers and sisters that is helping us to show your love, faith and hope to the people that are in the margins.

God, I also pray for my family. Thank you for being with us. Thank you that you have provided for us every single day. I pray for each member of my family so they can respond in gratitude to your love and your protection.

We want to start this year remembering that you are our Father. What a privilege, what an honour to be your children. Thank you, Father.

And we pray all of this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Patty Nacho

Serving in Bolivia

Patty is a passionate follower of Jesus. She is very proud of her birthplace, the city of La Paz, the political and commercial hub of Bolivia and the highest “capitol “city in the world! She has been invested in the local Bolivian church throughout her life, as a leader in the Baptist Bolivian Youth and also as a deacon in her local church. Before joining CBM as the Global Discipleship Coordinator for Bolivia (February 2015), she worked as an auditor for the Norwegian Mission Alliance in Bolivia. With a degree in Finance and currently working towards completing her MSc in Management and Finance, Patty brings significant organizational skills to her role and a strong commitment to excellence in all that she does. Most importantly we see Patty as a person committed to prayer with a deep sensitivity to God’s leading and with her caring presence, is a welcome addition to the Bolivia team.

In her first year with CBM, Patty has earned our respect as she manages work with our Bolivian partners and churches as well as the dynamics involved in communicating effectively with our Canadian church family.

Patty says, “ It has been a wonderful experience for me to understand more about both Bolivian and Canadian churches and to see how God is working with and through us. I have been blessed to have great colleagues that are serving as CBM Field Staff in Bolivia. I think that our work as a team will strengthen our abilities and gifts. Our CBM partners, UBB and OBADES, while going through significant organizational changes this past year, have been a great support. I know that God is faithful and I look forward to what He will bring this year for Bolivia and Canada.”

“Patty is an incredible gift to CBM and the work in Bolivia. I was able to see first – hand the way she engages visitors from Canada and helps them to understand the Bolivian culture, learn from our partner, and engage well with the projects. Her humble attitude, wisdom and clear heart for the poor help her lead Canadian teams in thoughtful theological reflection and meaningful engagement as they serve and learn together in Bolivia.” Adrian Gardner, Team Leader for Church Engagement