Well, we arrived in Guatemala on September 1st, and since our arrival, have not had internet access in the evenings, when we have a few moments of free time, so we have not blogged. Sorry!
Anyway, much has happened since we returned. We are here, hosting the Celebration Team - a group of Impact Minitries' supporters. The schools here have put on some amazing events and celebrations to show their gratitude for Les and Rita and those who have supported Impact Ministries over the last 10 years. One of the things that has struck me about his particular group of supporters is the number of sponsor children they all have. One couple sponsors 10 children and they are looking to sponsor even more! Can you believe it? It is incredible. We have been doing home visits every day just to get through all of the children whom this group sponsors. What a blessing!
Our schools hosted a spelling bee and the finals were this week. Wow! It was quite the production! They invited principals from public schools to come and see the event because they want to include all of the schools in the area next year. It is an amazing outreach. We started with a flag ceremony, followed by some praise and worship. Then we enetered into the competition - or olympics, as they call it here. It was great!
On Thursday, we are having a huge community march with all of our students and staff, marching through the streets of Tactic. Our destination is the Chijacorral school, were there will be a program. Again, we have invited the mayor and other dignitaries, so it should be quite the event.
For us, although, the highlight of this past week was Arryn's baptism. Wow! On Sunday afternoon, before our church family, Arryn declared her love for the Lord and desire to live her life for Him and was baptized along with a number of other Guatemalans. It was a wonderful time of celebration and we are sure proud of her.
Anyway, much has happened since we returned. We are here, hosting the Celebration Team - a group of Impact Minitries' supporters. The schools here have put on some amazing events and celebrations to show their gratitude for Les and Rita and those who have supported Impact Ministries over the last 10 years. One of the things that has struck me about his particular group of supporters is the number of sponsor children they all have. One couple sponsors 10 children and they are looking to sponsor even more! Can you believe it? It is incredible. We have been doing home visits every day just to get through all of the children whom this group sponsors. What a blessing!
Our schools hosted a spelling bee and the finals were this week. Wow! It was quite the production! They invited principals from public schools to come and see the event because they want to include all of the schools in the area next year. It is an amazing outreach. We started with a flag ceremony, followed by some praise and worship. Then we enetered into the competition - or olympics, as they call it here. It was great!
On Thursday, we are having a huge community march with all of our students and staff, marching through the streets of Tactic. Our destination is the Chijacorral school, were there will be a program. Again, we have invited the mayor and other dignitaries, so it should be quite the event.
For us, although, the highlight of this past week was Arryn's baptism. Wow! On Sunday afternoon, before our church family, Arryn declared her love for the Lord and desire to live her life for Him and was baptized along with a number of other Guatemalans. It was a wonderful time of celebration and we are sure proud of her.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. We sure appreciate you.
God Bless,
Karren
God Bless,
Karren
Thanks for the update, we celebrate with you all in Arryn's baptism. Cathie and Wlater
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