The boys and leaders of the two Boys Clubs were full of energy this weekend. Eighteen members of the Eagles of Jesus Christ were spreading their wings on the basketball court and playing soccer in the front yard. They’ve kicked so many goals this year that they need a new net. They also received their new custom made club shirts.
The things we take for granted…..like a high school education. That is something relatively few Guatemalan students achieve. Dayana grew up in our Children’s Bible Study and Señorita Group. Abandoned by her father, Art had the privilege of placing the class ring on her finger during the graduation ceremony. Thirty-one graduates, mostly Mayan Indian, made…
December found the Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies once again celebrating another special event, the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. They savored the traditional Christmas tamales and hot fruit punch, sang Christmas carols together, listened to a message brought by one of the ladies, exchanged gifts and received a basket of goodies from the…
With Lisa’s birthday landing on a Thursday, the weekly Thursday Bible Study celebrated with food, flowers, fun and folly. They showered her with beautiful fragrant flowers and each one shared meaningful words from their heart. The children delivered their handmade cards with a smile and a warm hug. It was yet another reason to celebrate…
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…
We have had the joy over the recent years to attend weddings of young adults that either grew up in our Children’s Bible Study or were members of the Boy’s Club we had years ago. It has been a privilege to be a part of their lives, to know them as kids and participate in their milestone moments….
October first, Day of the Child, is heavily celebrated here. Along with food, piñata, races and competitions, the participation of girls from the Señorita Group made it a special day. They prepared a drama for the children about the boy who cried “WOLF”. What a great lesson brought in such a visual way. God gave…