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 she and her family have lived on the property with us. She is stepping aside so new leaders can be trained-up and have the opportunity to serve the Lord in this ministry.
The week of Thanksgiving, we hosted a team of fifteen in our home. The team was affectionately named the “Thanksgiving Team”. They came to work and work they did! They made it possible for a double wedding to take place in our garden, just after their arrival. They spent two days painting at various locations….
The Ladies’ and Children’s Bible Studies celebrated Mother’s Day with fun, food, games, gifts and lots of laughter. Lidia, who grew up in this ministry, through her tears, she taught about the humble heart of Mary Magdalene when she washed Jesus’ feet with expensive oil. Lidia, a mother herself, said she is proud to serve…
In early September, we hosted a Father-Son day full of fun sports activities including croquet, volleyball, horseshoes, garden bowling and of course, soccer. The fun, laughter and food was followed by a Spiritual message. It was unanimously decided we need to do it more often!
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…
13 on the 13th!!! On Saturday 12-13-14, Art hosted the Men’s Christmas Party. Combining two groups that he has been meeting with this year, 13 men gathered together to enjoy a day of BBQ and games. The men range from highly educated professionals to nearly no education at all. They ranged from 15 years old…
Prior to our emergency trip to the states recently, we did a one-day seminar for a large orphanage here in Guatemala. Casa Bernabe had heard about the Character First teachings and wanted it for their facility. They gathered about 45 of their staff and teachers to receive a day full of fun and training. We…