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Stories From the Amazon
Here you'll find stories from the field, ministry updates, and missionary testimonies that reveal how God is at work throughout the Amazon.
Read inspiring accounts of transformed lives, growing churches, emerging indigenous leaders, and faithful partners whose prayers, generosity, and service make this ministry possible.
Each story is a glimpse of God's faithfulness and the lasting impact of the gospel in communities across the Amazon.
Communities Of Hope
In 2021 AV wants to increase the number of communities of hope so we can provide more boots on the ground to reach more villages. Your gift will help us in "Making Disciples. Launching
Merry Christmas
This has been a busy and unusual year of ministry for Amazon Vida, we never dreamed that we would be spreading the gospel and meeting the physical needs
Partner With AmazonVida
AmazonVida can be your link to a direct partnership that can establish a long-term presence in a community. Your ministry is much more effective as we continue with…
COVID Response Update
Because of support from friends like you Amazon Vida has been able to take the breath of life to the Amazon jungle. Through your prayers and financial donations you
Happy 68th To First Baptist Of Parintins
The ministry that has evolved into AmazonVida started as a small church back in 1952 in the Amazon village of Parintins, Brazil. Pastor Elmer Lessa father, Eduardo…
God’s Promises
Fast forward and I find myself with an opportunity to go on a missions trip with my youngest son (then 13) to the Amazon. I had felt so desperately that He needed to see God on a…
Training To Empower
Our Leadership Training Center has been working for nearly 10 years to empower indigenous leaders on the Amazon river. The training center offers classes in…
Help Us Claim Free Money
Slow river boats hinder our ministry. Some of the students that attend our training centers travel for two days on the river to attend. Those students aren't the only…
Dear brothers and sisters,
I come to you today with a heart full of gratitude, awe, and joy. What we experienced in the Amazon this past July was truly a move of God. For one incredible week, our team served riverside and indigenous communities