This month found us working in another part of the country with a Credit Union we have worked with since 2008. We had a good meeting with the Character Committee making plans to take the Character Initiative to the next level. This initiative is changing lives, one life at a time!
The last part of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 found us busy with various Character Presentations to Credit Unions. We often drive to “the interior” of Guatemala to do presentations with the employees. We have also met with the Character Committees for 2014 planning.
This week we had the second part of our end-of-the-year party, bringing the 2014 Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies to a close. Thirty ladies and about 30 children gathered together for the last time this year. We savored the homemade tamales and hot fruit punch traditionally prepared at Christmastime. Each one of the ladies shared…
The ladies and children came together to honor and bless both Arthur and Agusto, who works in the ministry. We savored the delicious Pepián the ladies prepared in the morning. Each one shared meaningful words of appreciation and blessing. The children prepared colorful cards for both of them and delivered them with a hug. We…
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…
Our new Boy’s Club is still in the formation stage, but coming along with excitement.The boys meet bi-monthly and are under the leadership of hermano (bother) Nery. Art is mentoring Nery and Nery is mentoring the boys. The last couple of months, Nery has been teaching them about the importance of the character qualities of…
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…