AVM among fifty exhibtors at the 24th annual Pastors Conference at First Baptist Jacksonville

Come by and visit our exhibit at this years Pastor's conference at First Baptist Jacksonville. The exhibit is located on the second floor of the Main Auditorium. Stop by, pick up a brochure and talk to Charles about the many ministry opportunities available this year in the Western Amazon River Basin.

AVM Board of Directors remains committed to finishing the construction of their new boat

AVM continues their commitment to continue moving forward to complete the construction of their new boat. During their most recent meeting, the board of directors committed to continue to pray for and seek donors to complete the construction of the ministries new boat. The new boat has been specifically designed for the ministry. Two features that will enhance the capabilities for medical teams is the addition of a climate controlled pharmacy and a climate controlled minor surgery unit. Maintaining the temperature in the pharmacy will prolong the shelf life of the medications that are subjected to a continually hot and humid environment. Also, the minor surgery unit will provide doctors and dentist a more sterile environment to perform minor surgery if the need arises. These are just two of the new capabilities the new boat will provide. The board continues to pray and seek the Lord's guidance in the completion to the boat. Check out their website, www.amazonvisionministries.com, to learn about the work they are doing in the Western Amazon River Basin of Brazil.

Join us in 2010 to Bring the Hope of Christ to the people of the Western Amazon River Basin

Wow! A new year of ministry is upon us and we are looking with anticipation to see what the Lord has in store for AVM in 2010. Sixteen teams are on the schedule and several others praying about going. Our goal this year is to put at least twenty-five teams on the river to do evangelism and discipleship, medical and dental clinics, sports evangelism and children ministries. However, we need your help to meet this goal. Last year the people along the river experienced devastation like they have ever experienced in their lifetime. You see, last year the Amazon River rose higher then it's been in 107 years. Entire communities were completely flooded and homes swept away by the fast moving current. Over 430,000 people were displaced and for the people along the river they had no support from the government. Our organization was blessed to have the support of Southern Baptist and the Southern Baptist global relief fund. Money was used from this fund to purchase food and we had the privilege of delivering the food. Even though the waters have receded they are on the way back up. The rainy season has begun and early reports are, that the water is rising faster this year then normal. So this means that the river could potentially rise as high as it did last year. The river people in the Amazon Basin need you and most importantly they need to hear about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Please prayerfully consider joining us this year to "Bring the Hope of Christ to the Western Amazon River Basin."