Partners in Missions
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously donated to Partners in Missions in 2025! Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate every one of you!
Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions?
Studies show that nearly 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Some of the most common resolutions include eating healthier, exercising regularly, losing weight, getting more sleep, and becoming more organized. Typically, these resolutions primarily benefit the individual making them. What if we shifted our focus so our resolutions could impact others? Chuck Lawless, Dean of Doctoral Studies at Southeastern Seminary in NC, said, “The new year is not only an opportunity for a new start; it’s another opportunity of grace to be part of reaching the nations.”
The second Friday in January has become known as National Quitters Day, as more than 50% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by that time. Perhaps if we set resolutions that focus less on ourselves, we would be more motivated to stick with them. Instead of traditional resolutions, consider trying one or more of the following: volunteering, donating to charity, showing kindness to others, and practicing gratitude. Set a meaningful goal and see how God can use you to make a positive impact throughout the year!
Note from Karvin
We had no idea of the doors the Lord would open when we started Partners in Missions on January 1, 1997. My objective was to return to Ecuador to start construction on the Santa Clara Church building, which Sandy and I helped plant while serving there. We returned to Ecuador in September 1997 to start construction and continued to visit until the two-story building was completed.
But the Lord began to open other doors of ministry among the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. Over the next nine years, we worked in New Mexico, Alaska, Panama, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and lasting in Guatemala. We are exploring the possibility of starting an indigenous project in another Central American country.
Our ministry has grown beyond just constructing church buildings. We now also focus on training church leaders, assisting orphans and widows, and providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children. With the support of churches and families, we have raised over $2.7 million to fund missions around the world.
From the bottom of our hearts, “thank you” for helping us make disciples of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. We could not continue this ministry without you. Praying you will partner with us again in 2026.
Blessings and Happy New Year, Karvin
> Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others too.
> Philippians 2:4
“Chasqui” (Quechua for “Messenger”) a Publication of Partners in Missions, Inc.
January 2026 — Vol.30 No.1
Christmas for our Guatemalan Children
Mimi’s House Orphans
San Juan Kids
> The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me? But…the good Samaritan reversed the question: If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?
> Martin Luther King Jr.
Santa Maria Kids
Isaias
Maria
Santa Maria kids Christmas party
In Other News
New baby at Mimi’s House
Just as one child is adopted, another has been abandoned. Baby “K” was abandoned at birth and placed with a family, but he was removed three months later due to neglect. He is now in the loving environment at Mimi’s House.
New Dawning School Achievements in 2025
- Record enrollment with just under 300 students
- An 18% increase in teacher salaries
- Organization was completed in the school library and computer center
- The new building for the developing group center was finished
New Church in Kemuel de la Aldea Chapemas, Guatemala
Baptisms at a Guatemala Church
Upcoming Events
- January 15, 2006
- Partners in Missions’ Annual Meeting
- February 12th-18th
- An eight-member team will travel to Guatemala to assist those in need and spend time with our sponsored students.
GO & MAKE DISCIPLES — Matthew 28:16-20
Are you ready to inspire your church or small group? Karvin would love to share his mission presentation with you! Reach out today to learn how you can get involved.
Legacy Gift
Consider making a Legacy Gift, which is a donation made through your will or other formal estate planning. Many donors choose to leave legacy gifts, creating a lasting memory of their lives through posthumous giving. If you are interested in making a Legacy Gift, you can download the form below. Thank you in advance!
Legacy Gift Form
Special request to our churches
Please consider posting our newsletter on your church website and bulletin boards. You can also post a link to Partners in Missions on your church’s website.
If you would like to partner with our ministry, you can designate your donation to one of the following.
1. \*\*General Fund\*\* (Training Church Leaders, Planting Churches, or as needed)
2. \*\*Kids in Krisis\*\* (for orphans, educational scholarships & health)
100% of your contribution will be allocated accordingly. To donate, please visit our website or tithely page.
https://www.partners-in-missions.org/
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