During our first gathering of the year, we tearfully recognized Eufy for the 9 years she has served as a leader of the Lady’s Bible Study, the theme of which is TRANSFORMATION. We have had the joy of being a part of her transformation over the 12 years she has worked in the ministry and she and her family have lived on the property with us. She is stepping aside so new leaders can be trained-up and have the opportunity to serve the Lord in this ministry.
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…
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…
The air was filled with laughter, love and celebration as we have closed out our 22nd year of Bible studies. With delicious traditional tamales, song, scripture, hugs, gifts and recognition to all who made this year a success, it was an action packed Christmas Party. The children played non-stop in the bounce house while the…
Chris & Melissa Kane were married 20 years when they came to visit us in Guatemala last August. They had not been able to conceive and have children, but had settled into the life God had given them. When they shared their testimony in the Lady’s Bible Study, the ladies, with all the faith they…
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…
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…