"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
Merry Christmas! Praying that you are blessed to be surrounded by family and friends as the birth of our Savior is remembered and celebrated.
Looking Back
2016 (or the last 6 months of it) seemed to pass rather quickly. It's hard to believe that 2017 is only a couple of weeks away. From enrolling as a first year student at the Bible Institute, forming an outreach team and ministering in the children's cancer hospital, are just a few of the highlights of a whirlwind year.
A passing comment by a dear friend led me to enrolling at the Bible Institute in Guatemala City. For four months, four days a week, getting up at 4am each morning and a 2 hour round trip commute was definitely challenging and definitely a huge step of faith but the camaraderie, friendships and spiritual renewal was worth it.
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First Year Students
I.B.C 2016
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Promotion Day
October 2016
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AcciónKidsUpdate
AcciónKids held their first outreach at Iglesia Samaria in Villa Nueva in August with approximately 90 children in attendance. We were discouraged because when the service started it was pouring down rain and the only people in the church were the pastor's wife and children and us :( but despite the heavy rain, we all had a lot of fun.
November and December means that school is out for the year and Vacation Bible School season is here! AcciónKids participated in two VBS programs this year.
Iglesia Monte de Olivos en La Segunda Cruz, Sacatepéquez is a small village in an area where witchcraft is widely practiced. It is a poor village, many have little to no education, most children have no idea how old they are as the teachers only sporadically come to teach at the local school. Pastor Norma has a heart for the children and each day nearly 40 children came to the church!
We started each day with songs, games and activities, then the younger and older children each received a Bible lesson for their age group about how God used different people in the Bible.
Iglesia Arca de Noe located nearby in San Miguel Petapa was our second VBS this year. Pastors Carlos and Delmy have only been pastors at this church for approximately 8 months and there is no children's ministry (yet!) so this VBS was a great outreach for the community. Every day, seventy children from ages 2 - 15 learned about the Apostle Paul and what God is doing in countries around the world even where it's difficult to be a Christian.
Arca de Noe will have their inaugural children's service on January 15!
Looking Forward to 2017
I do not know what the future holds but I know Who holds the future! I'm looking forward to what God has for me in the coming year but some doors that God has opened make me feel nervous. I have been asked to teach English classes and coordinate missions outreaches for the students at a brand new Christian school in Villa Nueva. AcciónKids has two outreaches planned for next year.
Prayer Needs:
- that I would be able to manage my time wisely. Doors are opening for ministry for which I am grateful but I need wisdom when to say yes and when to say not yet.
- financial support. Consistent monthly support has declined this year but God has been faithful and always provides.
- praying about returning to study at the Bible Institute this year. Saturday classes are available which is a better fit for my schedule for this term but is it what God has for me?
Year End Giving
Y.E.S. Ministries Please Visit www.yeservants.org
P.O.Box 700697 and click on the Donation link.
P.O.Box 700697 and click on the Donation link.
St. Cloud, FL 34770-0697
All Contributions Are Tax-Deductible.
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