This past week a team of 6 ladies came to help bless Mirna and her kids with a new roof! Continue reading
Exciting news for Dayana!
The other day Dayana shared something very special with us Continue reading
Trying out a new talent
Recently Jorge has come up with a new idea Continue reading
First annual SARF birthday party
In June we had our first ever Continue reading
Building relationships and a wall
In June a team of 12 people came down to serve Continue reading
Homecoming update
Last week we shared that Aminta was cleared of all of her charges and home with her family. Since that post we have been given some updated information. Continue reading
Challenges for the Mercado-Giron family
Olga and her family have been facing some difficult challenges recently and need your prayers!
Homecoming!
Last month, we wrote and shared with you all about the difficult situation Aminta was in with being falsely accused for something her ex-daugher-in-law did using Aminta’s bank account. At that time, Continue reading
Many difficulties for Maria
A few months ago we shared about Maria’s illness, her treatment and that she was slowly getting better. Sadly, Continue reading
A new member of the family
In Guatemala the name for a daughter-in-law is “nuera” pronounced new-era. Many Guatemalans will help you to remember this word by telling to remember NO ERA because it sounds pretty close to NEW ERA and the word for “was” in Spanish is “era”. So you just have to think “ella NO ERA mi hija pero ahora si” which translates into “she WAS NOT my daughter but now she is”. 🙂 Continue reading
Learning a new skill
We’re happy to share that Ilsa, the woman who cares for the Fuentes children, is learning Continue reading
Prayers needed for healing and work
The Escobar family has been struggling for quite some time to find steady work to support their family. Currently, Dipolita and Fabiola are both without work and Jamilton is only working occasionally. Please pray that Continue reading
Trusting the wrong person
“Of course you can share with people…we want as many people praying for us as possible. Besides my sister did nothing wrong…she just trusted the wrong person.” This is what we were told the other day Continue reading
Recovery from fire, tortilla business, and a wedding!
A few weeks ago we shared with you about the house fire that destroyed the house of the Perez family. We are writing now to tell you that within 2 weeks Continue reading
Schooling changes for Beverly
The other week Olga sent a message to one of the missionary couples who their family is close to because she needed to talk with them about some things with Beverly’s schooling. When they arrived they could tell Beverly and Olga were both very upset and so they sat down to talk. Continue reading
Send Pictures to your Family
If you have signed on to write to your family recently, you may notice a new field to fill out! Continue reading
More illness but God is always providing
In our last update we shared about the struggles that Aminta and her family were having with Jeny’s diagnosis of tuberculosis. Sadly, over the last few weeks Continue reading
Dincy’s quinceaños!
The quinceañera, or 15th year celebration, is one of the most anticipated days of a young girl’s life here in Guatemala. This special birthday signifies the transition from childhood to womanhood and is a day not soon forgotten which highlights God, family, friends, and music. Continue reading
The Need for SARF
Many, if not all, of you have probably heard about the tragedy that happened at the orphanage Virgen de la Asunción, not too far from our base of operations in Villa Nueva, Guatemala (about 45 minutes away). This horrible incident, while it has caused the loss of the lives of over 40 children, is being used by God to highlight the necessity of a better system to handle at-risk families. Continue reading
Maria is getting better…slooooooowly
It has been a long hard 4 months for Maria. Continue reading
