On August 17th, we celebrated Agusto’s 9th Anniversary working with us in the ministry. He has been invaluable and we so appreciate him. Art recognized him for demonstrating the character quality of HUMILITY, “acknowledging that achievements results from the investment of other in my life.” May the Lord continue to bless him and his family!
Along with celebrating the children’s Bible Study teacher’s birthday, “Hermana Gloria” is also completing 13 years volunteering in this ministry. We recognized her for demonstrating the character qualities of ALERTNESS and TOLERANCE. She has been extremely alert, taking very good care of these little ones. She has tolerated their different levels of maturity with ages…
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…
Thanks to generous donors, this ministry has had the opportunity to reach out to people with needs in our Bible Study community. Art has been overseeing various projects including the digging of septic wells, installation of outdoor bathrooms and concreting dirt floors in a home of corrugated tin. One of the benefactors was a family…
The first two weeks of August, brought us fellowship with long-time friends and donors of the ministry, Bob & Barbara Keats, from Arizona. They enjoyed meeting many of the people they have helped throughout the years. The various Bible Studies threw a Welcome Party (for the Keats) and Birthday Party (for Lisa). Bob & Barbara…
On September 29th, we celebrated THE DAY OF THE CHILD in the weekly Bible Study with 23 of our kiddos. (The actual day is October 1st) Within this group, six of the kids are the top students in their class at school. They were publically recognized and given a reward. Laughter was in the air as the kids participated in various races…
After attending the mandatory orientation in Kerrville, Tx. in March, we were officially commissioned by CTEN. We made the change to be affiliated with CTEN nearly two years ago after nearly 20 years with another organization. Commission To Every Nation is an inter-denominational missionary sending agency serving 296 missionaries in 54 nations with over 20…