Both Men’s and the Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies made plans to bless Art for his birthday. His actual birthday fell on a holiday, so they celebrated the week prior. Lots of cake, special words, song made for fun events. The most meaningful to him were the prayers.
The month of February is always dedicated to scriptures about love. The Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies enjoy preparing delicious food, playing games and of course, studying the Word of God.
We started off the month by doing a half day seminar for the Mayor, City Council Members and Supervisors of the San Lucas, Sacatepéquez Mayor’s office. The topic was “Culture”; What is the culture of the municipality, which employs over 350 people. The beautiful setting overlooking the Guatemalan landscape of volcanoes made for a relaxing…
During our first gathering of the year, we tearfully recognized Eufy for the 9 years she has served as a leader of the Lady’s Bible Study, the theme of which is TRANSFORMATION. We have had the joy of being a part of her transformation over the 12 years she has worked in the ministry and…
Art’s Men’s Bible Study Group gathered together for their end-of-the-year Christmas Party and sports events. They worked up a good appetite for homemade hamburgers by playing croquet, horseshoes and volleyball. Following a mid-afternoon lunch, Art shared a message that challenged the men.
What a gorgeous day God gave us for the Lady’s and Children’s annual Christmas Party. We served nearly 60 tamales, sang Christmas carols together, watched a drama and had gifts for each mom and each child. Every year, we sadly have to say “good-bye” to the children that turn 13 throughout the year. The girls…
Art had his last weekly Men’s Group meeting for 2015. They spent the last eight weeks together going through an intense course on Anger Resolution. Art presented each of the men with a diploma. They each one shared how this course has impacted and changed their lives. They are now looking forward to their Christmas…
The first of various Christmas Parties this year was for the Señorita Group. They had prepared food, a display of their crafts, songs and a drama for their mothers and grandmothers. They each shared a summary of what they have learned this year. The Señorita Group (with the help of some of the moms) did…
Along with celebrating the children’s Bible Study teacher’s birthday, “Hermana Gloria” is also completing 13 years volunteering in this ministry. We recognized her for demonstrating the character qualities of ALERTNESS and TOLERANCE. She has been extremely alert, taking very good care of these little ones. She has tolerated their different levels of maturity with ages…
In a Third World Country where most of the national hospital have no medicines, no food and quite frankly very little medical care, we recently took 11-year old David in for surgery with a private physician. He broke his arm over a year ago and has had two botched surgeries at the national hospital. His…