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Venezuela
 
 

 

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana

Venezuela was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically-elected governments have held sway since 1959. Current concerns include: an embattled president who is losing his once solid support among Venezuelans, a divided military, drug-related conflicts along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, over dependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.

 

Venezuelan flag

Religions:
 
nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Languages:

Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
 
 

 

We had the opportunity of meeting Coronel Castellanos, who is in charge of Maracay Air force during our first visit to Venezuela. When we shared our desire about coming back and ministering again to the refugee camps, he told us that the only way we could enter openly was through a Sport-Cultural activity instead as religious workers. Then we organized a soccer game as a strategy.

 

Jorge & Lorena with Colonel Castellanos

Lorena & Jorge with Coronel Castellanos in Maracay, Venezuela

  

  Soccer Team

 

left to right: (1)Henry Chacon (evangelist from Costa Rica) (4)Juan Tobar (singer-evangelist from Chile) (5)Jorge Gamboa (Missionary from USA) left to right down: (3)Brandon Vasquez (student-evangelist from Willis, Texas) (4)Manuel Gutierrez (singer-evangelist)

 

Our Team had five star soccer players.

 

 

Four participant teams conformed by the military and refugees.

Air Force Soccer Team

Air force Base Team

Cuartel Paez Soccer team

Cuartel Paez Military base Team

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¡We prayed for the Military!

praying

praying together

We had different children activities during the morning at the different refugee camps. We played with them and shared God’s love. At night we had Christian music concerts and we preached the Gospel. People were receptive and very open to the message of salvation.

with refugee children

Christian music Concerts

Jorge and Lorena preachingand singing

Jorge & Lorena Gamboa

  Juan Tobar

Juan Tobar

  Manuel Gutierrez

Manuel Gutierrez

We also had Brandon Vasquez and Lisa Gomez. They belong to Grace International, Willis Texas. This was their third missionary trip with us. They ministered to the children and youth setting an example of service and dedication.

Brandon Vasquez

Lisa Gomez

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