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…
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…
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….
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…
We celebrated the first of various end-of-the-year Christmas parties. Thirteen boys and their fearless leader, Nery, gathered together to study the Bible, eat hot dogs and play games. Art presented them with a new team soccer ball. They lost no time in breaking it in on the mini soccer field we made in 1998 for…