Disaster Relief Greetings from Guatemala!
We have had two hurricanes unfortunately pass through our country since
we last updated you. They brought heavy rains which resulted in severe
flooding and devastating mud slides in several parts of Guatemala.
Thankfully in and around Antigua where we live we only received light
rains. We were fortunate, but many were not.
The Kekchi area was hard hit with flooding. Thanks to generous
offerings and funding from Send Relief we were able to begin a disaster
relief project with them. We are directly working through the Kekchi
Baptist Convention in Coban to do distributions. Initially we were able
to provide warm blankets, towels, and essential food bags. We will
follow up with another food distribution soon. Once they are ready to
rebuild we will help supply sturdy sheets of tin for their homes.
Pray for many all over Central America who are still trying to recover
from these terrible storms. Pray for wisdom for our family and others
like ours who are trying to find the best ways to effectively assist
them.
COVID Cleaning Supplies
In addition to disaster relief efforts, we also received funding to
distribute COVID cleaning supplies. We have been busy gathering and
giving away bags of supplies. Not only have we distributed individual
family bags, but we have also been able to give touchless digital thermometers,
boxes of disposable face masks, and gallons of hand gel to churches to
use during their meetings. What a blessing this project has been to
many.
Thanksgiving
We enjoyed a simple Thanksgiving meal at home this year. Because of
COVID we did not have our normal missionary gathering like years past.
Some missionary friends were in town so we eagerly invited them to have
lunch with us. It was nice to have someone to share the day with. This
has definitely been a lonely year and it has made us extra thankful for
friends and fellowship opportunities.
New Believer
The greatest joy from this past month was Ben making a profession of faith.
This year has been a little discouraging because with all the
restrictions we have been limited on ministry opportunities. In spite
of that, God has worked greatly within our own home. Both boys accepted
Christ this year. Cruz back in April and Ben just a few weeks ago.
While sitting in a bustling medical office I began a gospel conversation
with Ben that led to him praying and asking Jesus into his heart.
Ev.ery moment of every day is an opportunity to share the gospel with
someone, even those within our own family
Join us in praying for him as he begins to grow in his faith as a new
believer. What a joy, as a parent, to lead your child to the Lord!
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
It is Lottie Moon Christmas Offering time. This offering generously
taken up by our Southern Baptist churches supports us all year long. As
your IMB representatives on the mission field we proudly say THANK YOU
for your annual, sacrificial gifts. Because you give, we can live and
serve here. Your gifts not only support our family but thousands more
around the world serving in 164 countries.
Together we are making a difference. Together we are able to do so much more.
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