The boys and leaders of the two Boys Clubs were full of energy this weekend. Eighteen members of the Eagles of Jesus Christ were spreading their wings on the basketball court and playing soccer in the front yard. They’ve kicked so many goals this year that they need a new net. They also received their new custom made club shirts.
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…
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…
We started the month of May by receiving a nice group of managers and members of the Board of Directors of a Credit Union we have worked with since 2009. After their three-hour journey by private bus, they enjoyed a stretch in our fresh mountain air before settling into a two-hour presentation on character with…
On May 8th, on the one-year anniversary of Lisa’s mother’s home-going, the ladies and children of the weekly Bible Studies celebrated Mother’s Day with a big outdoor party. Not only did they enjoy delicious food, games, a spiritual message and lots of prizes, but they also planted another tree and released helium balloons in L.J.’s…
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 Ladies’ and Children’s Bible Studies celebrated Mother’s Day with fun, food, games, gifts and lots of laughter. Lidia, who grew up in this ministry, through her tears, she taught about the humble heart of Mary Magdalene when she washed Jesus’ feet with expensive oil. Lidia, a mother herself, said she is proud to serve…