Art had his last weekly Men’s Group meeting for 2015. They spent the last eight weeks together going through an intense course on Anger Resolution. Art presented each of the men with a diploma. They each one shared how this course has impacted and changed their lives. They are now looking forward to their Christmas Party on Saturday.
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…
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…
Upon our return from out of town, the Lady’s Bible Study welcomed us with a special lunch, honoring us for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. An Aunt with her two nieces formed a trio and dedicated beautiful songs to us. Great food (including a special bread), joyful smiles and warm hugs reminded us of why we…
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…
This week we had the second part of our end-of-the-year party, bringing the 2014 Lady’s and Children’s Bible Studies to a close. Thirty ladies and about 30 children gathered together for the last time this year. We savored the homemade tamales and hot fruit punch traditionally prepared at Christmastime. Each one of the ladies shared…
June 8-18, 2009, son, Lance Camarena, along with his wife, Marsha and two sons, Lance Adan (15) and Chandler (8) came to visit us for the first time in the 13 years we have been here. They met many of the people we minister to in San Lucas, as well as, many of our friends…