The rain did not keep the Lady’s Bible Study from blessings two fathers for Father’s Day. Art & Agusto were honored by the group of ladies and their children with a snack, a diploma, meaningful words, hugs, a Bible message and handmade cardboard ties! Laughter was in the air!!! They presented Art with a basket of fruit to support his healthy eating and all the children made Father’s Day cards. It was a fun day, for sure.
Being in Guatemala 20 years has allowed us to watch children grow into adults. One of our greatest joys has been to attend many of their weddings. Some of them grew up in the Children’s Bible Study while others were in the Boy’s Club we had years ago. Featured in the recent weddings below is…
We started out our year making a trip to the coastal part of Guatemala to the town of Tiquisate. The Credit Union, Union Popular, is the first of our four Credit Unions to start and finish the four year Character Initiative. The whole process started six years ago when we took Luis Salazar, the General…
Chris & Melissa Kane were married 20 years when they came to visit us in Guatemala last August. They had not been able to conceive and have children, but had settled into the life God had given them. When they shared their testimony in the Lady’s Bible Study, the ladies, with all the faith they…
In August, “Agusto” celebrated six years laboring along side us in the ministry. He is joyful and diligent, but this year, we recognized him during the Tuesday night Men’s Bible Study for the character quality of FLEXIBILITY: Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities. (definition per Character First) He’s…
The first two weeks of August, brought us fellowship with long-time friends and donors of the ministry, Bob & Barbara Keats, from Arizona. They enjoyed meeting many of the people they have helped throughout the years. The various Bible Studies threw a Welcome Party (for the Keats) and Birthday Party (for Lisa). Bob & Barbara…
Upon our return from out of town, the Lady’s Bible Study welcomed us with a special lunch, honoring us for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. An Aunt with her two nieces formed a trio and dedicated beautiful songs to us. Great food (including a special bread), joyful smiles and warm hugs reminded us of why we…