Last week, we left Chichicastenango before sunrise to drive nearly four hours over winding mountain roads to get to a soccer field in Chicaman, Quiche, Guatemlala. No, it wasn’t a match up between famous soccer teams we were losing sleep over. It was a training sesson for a group of dedicated teachers who join together …
Celebrating God’s Word with the Little Disciples
October is the end of the school year here in Guatemala, and we are celebrating another great year of studying God’s Word together with the students from our neighborhood public elementary school! These 60-some elementary students and their teachers have been studying Bible stories and principles with us throughout the year. As a fun incentive …
071 Jesus in the Temple Lesson and Craft
This lesson is about when Jesus was 12-years-old and was visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. He got in deep conversations with the Temple leaders, but Mary and Joseph lost track of Him and searched for days until they found Him in the Temple. He was spending time doing what his Heavenly Father had for …
016 Joseph’s Coat Lesson and Craft
This lesson is about Joseph and the coat his father gave him. Because of jealosy, Joseph’s 10 other brothers hated him and sold him as a slave. Even so, Joseph learned to do his work for God and not just for people. In this lesson we learn how to honor God in whatever situation we …
015 Jacob & Esau Lesson and Craft
This lesson is about Jacob and Esau–two brothers who didn’t get along! Instead of caring for each other they took advantage of each other and let anger and jealousy control them until they finally learned to repent and forgive the wrongs that had been done to them. In this lesson we learn how we can …
004 Enoch Lesson and Craft
This lesson is about Enoch, the man who walked with God. The Bible says that Enoch walked with God then he wasn’t in this world anymore. He just went to be with God without ever dying! Wow! That sounds like Enoch had such a great time with God, and God enjoyed being with him. One …
007 Job Lesson and Craft
This lesson teaches what happened when Job faced great trails but stayed faithful to God. Kids learn that Satan brings troubles, but God is good and through God’s stength we can remain faithful despite difficulties. Get the free craft printable and Bible lesson below! Esta lección enseña lo que sucedió cuando Job enfrentó grandes pruebas …
14 schools open classrooms to AIB
We recently presented the Adventures in the Bible curriculum (AIB) to a group of directors and leaders from 17 area public schools in the Chichicastenango area. Fourteen of them responded with requests for books for over 2,400 elementary and middle school students. We are grateful for how God opens doors to share His Word and …
Burmese Adventures in the Bible
We praise the Lord that the Burmese version of the Adventures in the Bible is now being distributed in Hmawbi, Yangon, Myanmar and is also available online! Our translation contact in Myanmar, Timothy, wrote that the books are being well received by local church leaders. The Adventures in the Bible in Burmese have been distributed …
More teacher training!
Training teachers and equipping them to disciple children is a key element in what we do here in Guatemala. Back in June, a young lady, named Angelica, asked if we would come and do a training workshop with her church’s children’s ministry leaders. We responded with a big yes! We talked through the details and …
