Art’s Men’s Bible Study Group gathered together for their end-of-the-year Christmas Party and sports events. They worked up a good appetite for homemade hamburgers by playing croquet, horseshoes and volleyball. Following a mid-afternoon lunch, Art shared a message that challenged the men.
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…
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…
The first of various Christmas Parties this year was for the Señorita Group. They had prepared food, a display of their crafts, songs and a drama for their mothers and grandmothers. They each shared a summary of what they have learned this year. The Señorita Group (with the help of some of the moms) did…
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…
15 Year Anniversary of the Lady’s & Children’s Bible Study In March 2012 the Lady’s and Children’s Bible Study celebrated their 15 year Anniversary. They also celebrated seven March birthdays, including Art’s. We were in Guatemala only 10 months when we met a lady on the dirt road going into town. Not long after that,…