For many years now, we have developed a connection with the teachers at a local elementary school. With the help of teams and donors like you, we’ve been able to support this school in technology needs, share the Gospel at student gatherings, teach English and encourage the teachers. Last week, we invited the teachers over …
Helping Churches Share the Gospel with Kids
As we minister to children and connect with churches we often get invitations to be part of area VBS and kids programs this time of year. Recently three churches invited us to be part of their special activities for kids. We love that as a family we can encourage the ministries they are already doing …
Training youth with vision
A local pastor invited us to come and teach his children’s ministry team to get ready for 2024. At the Emmanuel Primitive Methodist church in the community of Pachoj, Michael (assisted by Haim) led a workshop with 11 young people who team up to teach the children who come to their church. They played games, …
Political protests and road blocks
Guatemala is facing one of the most conflicted political transitions in many years. With claims of corruption, technical errors and illegal activites being hurled between the incoming and the lame duck administrations, the justice department and other leaders. Turmoil has increased since the national elections in July and August leading to (so far) peaceful protests …
A quick visit to the USA.
Michael and two of our kids made a short visit to Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma where they connected with family, friends, churches and like-minded ministries. Above, they participated with the Community Christian Church (Ft. Scott, KS) VBS program and shared about missions and Guatemala. Getting to participate in VBS has always been a great time …
Equipping leaders for kids ministry
One of the ways we help equip kids ministry leaders is through workshops that we take to area churches and through training activities here at the REACH ministry center. We also team up with other ministries that provid training and resources to help equip leaders. One of those we trust to provide quality, Bible-based training …
Teaming up to share Christ and train leaders
A team from Radiant Church in Richland, MI, came to help us train leaders, share Christ with kids at a local elementary school and church and get some painting done too! The team activities included: Seeing our own children interact with this team was a joy to us as they helped translate, played and enjoyed …
Raising God-following families
Michael had the opportunity to share principles for building strong families when he was invited to speak at the ASELSI Conference. We love that Guatemalans see the difference that a godly foundation makes for a family. Pray with us that parents will have wisdom and godly understanding on how to train up their children in …
Families on a mission
We enjoyed the heart, vision and desire to serve that we found in the Sizemore and Quizenas families who came on a short-term mission trip with us. These families spent time with a nearby children’s home and helped us with kids and youth ministry, taught about dental care and helped with some painting projects. It …
