Thursday, March 23, 2017

Grace Assembly of God, New Whiteland, IN


New Whiteland Team, Team leader Dr. Stacy Johnson with missionary Paul J. Duda
In March a  construction team from  Grace Assembly of God in New Whiteland, IN, lead Pastor Wayne Murray traveled to Cuba.  Team leader Dr. Stacy Johnson led a wonderful group of hard-working people who tackled some of the finishing touches on the church in Antilla.  We are so appreciative of them and all they did while there.  Also a big thanks to their families who held down the home front.

Outside of Antilla Church
The church in Antilla will be dedicated in late September of 2017.  Please keep in mind that your visa needs to be completed 100 days prior to the dedication date.  Paul will have all the information you need to make your plans.
 
Inside of Antilla Church
 

 

Monday, December 05, 2016

December News 2016


Paul and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
 Paul on horseback  -
Photo by Rich Taschek
Paul recently visited Cuba to do Hurricane Matthew damage assessment.  When he was a boy growing up in New Hampshire and Connecticut, his Mother Nancy being an avid horse lover bought him a pony and taught him to ride.  When he was in his teen years, he showed his Mom’s Arabian horse in the All Arabian Show in Springfield, MA.  In Cuba Paul went by horseback into some of the remote areas.  He crossed rivers and climbed steep cliffs on a horse.  It was a good thing he was an experienced rider, something his Mom made sure he learned many years ago.  God uses all things for His glory. 
Paul packing buckets donated by
Home Depot to be used
for water purification


During the first week of December two containers are being packed with roofing and building materials bound for Cuba’s eastern point for Hurricane Matthew recovery.  Containers have to be shipped to meet the Cuban Government’s deadline and we are still endeavoring to raise the funds.  Please help!  If you would like to make a year-end contribution to missions, please send funds to AGWM  Recovery Account 410947-8 (60-Cuba), 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO  65802.
Paul and Rich setting up water filters
for those in need after Hurricane Matthew

Thursday, March 31, 2016

First AG, Palatka, FL Construction Team

Paul along with a wonderfully talented construction team from First AG in Palatka, FL worked on church projects in Antilla.  Senior Pastor Ted Stackpole led the team throughout the week with Paul.  We are truly indebted to them as they worked tirelessly all week.
 
First AG, Palatka, FL Construction Team, Antilla
The senior's program is going strong.  Those that the AG church in Guardalavaca help receive meals, necessities, and fellowship.  This program provides help to shut-ins, widows, and seniors in the community.
 
Paul with Pastor Jose and Mrs. Pupo, along with those that receive assistance
through the Guardalavaca AG church senior's program