Day of the Child 2016

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…

Here is a short video that shows the fun we had with the children at the annual Christmas Party. They performed the Christmas story about Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the shepherds, wise men and angels, followed by a Christmas carol. They presented gifts to each of the teachers and the teacher’s assistant. Each child received…

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…

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…

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…