The Ladies’ and Children’s Bible Study had a blast celebrating “hermano Arturo’s” birthday. Fun, food and a special message by ex-alumni, Roxana, made for a festive day. We put the newly finished all-purpose court to good use…all to God’s glory!
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…
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 Coronavirus had already started in the U.S. when we visited Arizona for a few weeks. Taking care of business, meeting with people, speaking in church, a Bible Study and celebrating Art’s birthday early kept us busy. However, the days prior to our return to Guatemala, both Guatemala and the U.S. were beginning to take…
We were absolutely blessed recently with a surprise visit. It was one of the “boys” from our Boy’s Club, “Falcons of the Great King” (1998-2004). Denis, 28, now plays for the National Futsal Team (a form of soccer) and is a manager where he works. With homemade hamburgers on the patio, we reminisced our years…
One facet of the Character First training is for schools. A local private school saw what we do and wanted it for their faculty. They planned a “teacher’s planning retreat day” for the grade school teachers and asked us to be the guest speakers. It was called the “Character Kick-off”. They had a hand-made sign…
In July, we went to the interior of Guatemala to do a Character Presentation for one of the credit unions, with whom we work. They gathered together their entire management team, along with the Board of Directors. We brought them new ideas and techniques to strengthen their on-going character initiative.