They say good fences help make good neighbors, so I thought we might need a better fence. We had this neighbor who kept pretty much to himself although we chatted a few times. But when he would get drunk, it seemed like whatever was bothering him came out in the form of him wanting to …
A response that makes a long-term difference
Within days after a deadly volcanic eruption devastated communities that skirted the volcano called Fuego here in Guatemala, we helped with an initial response of food, water, diapers, and other basic supplies. We teamed up with a group of young adults from various churches in the area and ASELSI to deliver these and other supplies …
Running short on Bible study space
It is now rainy season and afternoons tend to get pretty wet around here. That makes a difference for us especially on Wednesday afternoons when we hold our weekly Bible study. We use to fit the kids inside the house, but the group of kids and a few adults has out grown the space we have. …
Video: Helping Train Leaders in Mexico City
In May, Michael travelled to Mexico where he taught workshops at an ASELSI mini conference and helped with a graduation of 10 students who completed a two-year high school level of Bible training. It is exciting to see how these students are excited about sharing Christ with others. Click the image above to view the video.
Drinking, Drugs, and Demonic Oppression
We often see the devastating impact of alcohol in the families around us. It is common to see intoxicated men and even some women passed out on the roadsides and sidewalks. We have mourned with the family of a young man who died from alcohol-related health problems, stood in the place of a father who …
Juana, A Faithful Mommy
Juana is “pilas” as they would say in Guatemala. She’s a smart go-getter and she has to be. Sixteen years ago this mother of 6 gave birth to a new set of twin girls, and the time for excitement over the twins turned to confusion. Just 16 days after their birth, her husband said …
Our House is on FIRE!
Smelling smoke in our neighborhood isn’t that unusual. Seeing the side of our rented house sparking and flaming, thankfully, is NOT normal. Recently on a Sunday morning some of the electrical lines on the side of our house shorted and caused a small fire. The firefighters came and put out the fire and cut the …
Purposeful Teaching about Missions
In the Missions class that Michael is teaching at ASELSI, the students are finishing their 12-week trimester. After studying the Biblical basis of missions and the basic beliefs of major religions of the world and in Guatemala, they concluded their class with a presentation of the Gospel as if to these different groups. Each student …
A Guatemalan Missionary Story
Isabel is more than just a translator. After a group from the Guatemalan ministry called ASELSI visited her church in 2016, she decided that she wanted to serve in missions using the giftings that God has developed in her–her ability to speak Spanish and English and her heart to serve. And serve she has! In …
They call him Chamai
Francisco Chamai is a tough guy who hasn’t forgotten the past. He lives in San Juan Cotzal, a town located about seven hours from the capital city of Guatemala. Here, he leads a church that ministers to children and a group of widows. They meet in a rotting wooden structure painted white inside and out …
