Greetings in Jesus from Panamá!

Itineration ministry visiting our supporters, churches and friends in the US begins for us early 2026. That means we would love to start talking with you soon to schedule a visit!

Recently we toured with visiting family, including “lovers lock” fence seen overlooking the Bay of Panamá. During itineration we would welcome the opportunity to take you on a “tour” of what the Lord has allowed us to do here in Panamá ministering with children. All of it thanks to faithful prayers and financial support of our many churches and friends like you!

Here is part of what you have made possible:

The AD Kids national leadership team kicked off the year with an energizing planning retreat, where they unveiled this year’s powerful theme: ‘I Am Chosen for a Mission.’ With a vision to inspire young hearts across the Republic, we divided the year into monthly focuses, each including a dynamic lesson plans. I had the privilege of writing January’s theme, ‘I Am Loved,’ crafting a kids’ ministry lesson designed to ignite faith and purpose in the local church!

The retreat closed with a precious time of prayer dedicated especially for our beloved directors Luis & Cenit along with their two children Obed and Iana.

Prayer is at the heart of our mission. For the week after our retreat, Panamá’s Assemblies of God leadership invited our AD Kids national team to lead the 5:00 AM prayer meeting. When they asked me to preach, I eagerly accepted. Even in the early morning hours, I was deeply moved by the passion of our Panamanian prayer warriors—fervently calling for revival, especially among the next generation!

Our team of mentors pours love into kids from hard places, offering them not just support but a sense of belonging. Beyond powerful moments of worship, sharing the Word, and lifting up prayers for their needs, we forge deep connections in the simplest yet most meaningful ways—laughing over table games, celebrating small victories, and showing them they are truly seen and valued!

Teacher training continues. Last month I went to Monte de Sión (Mount Zion) church invited by their kids pastor Nathalie de Tuñón (just to my left in the photo). If you remember reading her name in previous e-Mailers, that means you’ve been with us a long time. Her team helped years ago in past seminars training on children’s church best practices. It’s gratifying to see faithful ministers like them sticking it out to work with kids over the long haul.

Last month we celebrated Chloe marrying Nathan Richendollar! It was a beautiful day blessed with warm weather, love and support from family and friends, delicious food, good music and festivities (Hora Loca Panameña), and the consecration of two lives set apart as one to live for the Lord. One guest aptly observed that Chloe’s fingerprints were seen everywhere!

We invite you to join us in prayer for these upcoming ministry opportunities:

- Panamá National AD Kids planning annual camp for June in three locations.

- Itineration ministry early 2026!

Please contact us to schedule a visit—church service, missions window, midweek appointment or coffee date!

e-mail: kirk@jonesjournal.org; kirkantoniojones@gmail.com

phone: +1(417)595-4697

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WhatsApp: +507 6320-4446

We are deeply grateful for each of you—your unwavering prayers and generous support fuel this mission in ways beyond measure. Yet, more than anything, Yvonne and I find our ultimate strength in Christ, our solid rock. Lately, we’ve been waking up with a song in our hearts, singing this powerful chorus:

Christ is my firm foundation, The Rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaking, I've never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus, 'Cause He's never let me down

He's faithful through generations. So why would He fail now?

He won't.

Credit: "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" by Maverick City Music, featuring Chandler Moore and Cody Carnes.

Yours for Them!