The ladies worked for days preparing to bless Arturo and Agusto for Father’s Day. Handmade decorations and homemade typical food accompanied by a hot corn drink that San Lucas is known for. Laughter, song, scripture, prayer, words of blessing and even tears filled the room. The children had prepared a special song and Father’s Day greeting. The ladies don’t let the guys in very often, but this was their special day!
After a long period of time not being in the states together, we spent the month of March visiting family and friends in California, Arizona and Oklahoma. It seems like we went from event to event between attending a special Baby Shower, celebrating Art’s Birthday and attending Lisa’s sister’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and family reunion….
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 Ladies’ and Children’s Bible Study had a blast celebrating “hermano Arturo’s” birthday. Fun, food and a special message by ex-alumni, Roxana, made for a festive day. We put the newly finished all-purpose court to good use…all to God’s glory!
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….
The Eagles of Christ Boys Club celebrated their end-of-the-year Christmas celebration at a local park. Hilarious games prompted laughter, a Biblical message gave them guidance and pizza filled their tummies. For many, this was the first time they had experienced such an outing. Despite many of their difficult home circumstances, they wound-up the year of…
Our new Boy’s Club is still in the formation stage, but coming along with excitement.The boys meet bi-monthly and are under the leadership of hermano (bother) Nery. Art is mentoring Nery and Nery is mentoring the boys. The last couple of months, Nery has been teaching them about the importance of the character qualities of…