Ministry Expansion...

This past month we have been blessed to expand our police studies to include the Pastores Security Unit. Approximately 20 men and women (seen in the photo are only a few of them). Yea God!

FBCH Team Visits...

We have been blessed to have a ministry partner in the Florida Baptist Children's Home. As an organization they are focused on the well being of children. Their International Childcare focus is no different. Since last August when we first met Jerry Hagg, the president of FBCH and his wife Christen, FBCH has had 2 scouting visits and two full teams. They have been very intentional to partner with us with a focus for children's ministry. The most evident is their work at the Malnutrition Center in San Juan, Sacatepéquez.

With their direct help, massive changes in upgrades and renovations to the facilities have happened. Much needed help has been given to assist the staff in spending time with the children. With the leadership of their VP of International Childcare - Ron Gunter, you see the passion, and heart for children.

Working with a few of our local team members, the FBCH teams have been getting it done. The progress during their two weeks of teams is visible. The center has water pressure, updated filtration for the kitchen water, hot water for the bathrooms, new gutters and soffets for the exterior of the building and a fresh coat of paint for a significant portion of the interior. There is much more to do, but they have made great strides in the total sum of the projects.

I speak first hand for their work here in Guatemala. It is wonderful. They post a blog for their mission team participation - you can read more here!

We anticipate an additional 5-6 more weeks with them during this calendar year - con gusto! Thank you FBCH for your help and work with children here in Guatemala.

The G20 Follow-up...

This past month Pathways Community Church, Largo, FL sent a team to get the job done. But prior to coming the church raised some funds to give direct assistance to the Malnutrition center. It has taken a little bit of time but the results are in. Two of the investments have started their return - the other will take a little more time as the trees need to mature for the fruit to get started.

But of the first two - The children are now sleeping on better mattresses, and the chickens are producing eggs, I understand at least 10 a day. Which is sufficient for the present needs of the children.

Thank you Pathways and the G20 team. Take a look at the photos.

Both Chickens and Eggs - We choose where to start!

Juan Luis, the Center Volunteer (He is looking for more support $$ to stay a volunteer), Juanita, Ana Luisa - The Center Director.

Some of the kids loving their new mattresses.

Life with Friends...

This blog is a little late in posting. Nancy and I are blessed to have the friends and community that we have here in Antigua. God is true to provide what we need. As a church that offers a haven for many people passing through, many come and go over periods of months.

When we first arrived Jim and Barbara Mikrut and their daughters came to Antigua for Spanish studies before they moved on to there missions work in Mexico. While they were here we became friends and have shared many point of commonality. They were on leave for a couple of days here in Antigua. It was great to see them after a couple years and share an evening with not only them (to the left) but Rusty and Tonja Johnson (to the right) as well.

Yea God!