January 7, 2005

For the first time in the history of the Church of the Nazarene, World Mission Broadcast (WMB) South America readies to launch a program specifically targeted to evangelize and disciple children. In conjunction with the SAM Region, Sunday School Ministries will begin broadcasting “Aventuras Con Buzy" (Adventures With Buzy) in Latin America in February, 2005. Buzy, which comes from the Spanish word “buzón" for mailbox, visits with his friends Juani, Micaela, Nico y Roxy each week. Buzy, along with Punta Fina (Fine Point), a pencil, encouraging the children to study their Bibles and do the weekly homework assignments.

The program is designed for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old and addresses many issues Latin American children face daily, including getting along with siblings, love, and family to name a few. A web site is currently under development that will provide weekly activity assignments that children will be able to download and print.

Already radio stations in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, and the United States have agreed to air “Aventuras Con Buzy." Additional planning with SAM Region Sunday School Ministries is underway to create regional Sunday School materials using Buzy and his friends.
— Brian Utter, SAM Communications Office