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.
With Lisa’s birthday landing on a Thursday, the weekly Thursday Bible Study celebrated with food, flowers, fun and folly. They showered her with beautiful fragrant flowers and each one shared meaningful words from their heart. The children delivered their handmade cards with a smile and a warm hug. It was yet another reason to celebrate…
Prior to our emergency trip to the states recently, we did a one-day seminar for a large orphanage here in Guatemala. Casa Bernabe had heard about the Character First teachings and wanted it for their facility. They gathered about 45 of their staff and teachers to receive a day full of fun and training. We…
Leo was only 10 years old when he joined our original Boys’ Club in 1998, Falcon’s of the Great King. Twenty-one years later, we had the joy and privilege of watching Leo, now 31-years-old, graduate from the university. During the early years in the Boys’ Club, he learned Biblical principals, enjoyed excursions around the country…
December found the Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies once again celebrating another special event, the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. They savored the traditional Christmas tamales and hot fruit punch, sang Christmas carols together, listened to a message brought by one of the ladies, exchanged gifts and received a basket of goodies from the…
With delicious Christmas tamales, a bounce house, gifts and lots of Christmas joy, we closed out our 21st year of meeting together on Thursdays for Bible Study. It is always a special moment when we conclude our Christmas carols with Silent Night by candlelight. Each person, young and old, received a Christmas gift. For many,…
The things we take for granted…..like a high school education. That is something relatively few Guatemalan students achieve. Dayana grew up in our Children’s Bible Study and Señorita Group. Abandoned by her father, Art had the privilege of placing the class ring on her finger during the graduation ceremony. Thirty-one graduates, mostly Mayan Indian, made…