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.
In July, we enjoyed a week-long visit with niece, Tami, and her husband, Manuel Oviedo, from Merritt Island, Fl. They brought a suitcase full of toys and beanie babies for the Children’s Bible Study and to hand out as we toured the colonial town of La Antigua and the beautiful Lake Atitlan. It was their…
This month was our kick-off for 2018 Bible Studies. We inaugurated the new colorful children’s facility. One of the girls that grew up in the Children’s Bible Study, now married and a teacher, volunteered her talent to paint the murals over the holidays. Joy was in the air as a set of very impoverished twins…
On September 29th, we celebrated THE DAY OF THE CHILD in the weekly Bible Study with 23 of our kiddos. (The actual day is October 1st) Within this group, six of the kids are the top students in their class at school. They were publically recognized and given a reward. Laughter was in the air as the kids participated in various races…
May was a month of celebrations and events. Lisa was asked to share Mother’s Day messages both at church and at a special breakfast sponsored by the San Lucas Mayor’s Office. Two days prior to our big 20th Anniversary in the Ministry event, The Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies also celebrated Mother’s Day. The kids…
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…
Here’s a 3 min. peak into our 2016 Christmas Party (Click on the video below). It was a joyous and yet solemn occasion. Everyone savored the traditional tamales and hot fruit punch, followed by Christmas carols. They had fun doing a gift exchange. Lisa presented gifts to the Bible Study leaders and had a small…