“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”—Matthew 5:9 What a blessing it has been to share the call to service and ministry with so many brothers and sisters from different churches. With hearts full of gratitude, love, and joy, we renewed the covenant between the Colegio Luterano Agustino of Guatemala…
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We began this month with a truly enriching experience by welcoming our brothers and sisters in Christ from the Augustana Lutheran Church of Minnesota. It was a blessing to have them among us and to be able to exchange ideas and knowledge with the Sunday school teachers from eight rural area churches. During this gathering,…
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We had the visit of the delegation from Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, a group of people full of skills and gifts that God has given them. The women gave 4 hours a day of sewing classes to the girls in the MILAGRO center. Also the girls received some bussiness advice. We spent some afternoons…
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We are very grateful to God because he allowed us to finish the first National Council Leadership Meeting this year. We spent 3 days in meetings with the leaders of the different churches, we had an edible mushroom planting workshop with Pastor Fabián and we also had Bible studies based on leadership development. It was…
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We are very grateful to God for allowing us to make the first pastoral visit this year that began in the last days of January. Our pastor, Karen Castillo, accompanied by Pastor Esther, made a 4-day visit in 4 different communities. Atenas, San Antonio Tzejá, Cimiento and Santa Elena. The visit was very productive, there…
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Yesterday our friends in the Saint Paul Area Synod had a Guatemala Friends Gathering. About 60 people gathered, they sang, prayed and shared information and some pictures. Also they ate Guatemalan food! Thanks a lot for all your support, prayers and friendship. God Bless You All!
Original Dear Bishops Pastors Brothers and Sisters Friends Jeremiah 29:11 Because I know very well the plans I have for you, says the Lord, welfare plans and not calamity, in order to give you a future and hope. We thank God for His immense mercy by allowing us to start a new year, even though…
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Luke 2: 28-32 Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God: “According to your word, Sovereign Lord, you can now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples: light that enlightens the nations and glory of your people Israel. “…
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Our National Leadership Council Meeting was a huge blessing, we were able to have talks with the leaders and we were able to start thinking about visits and plans for the coming year. We were having meetings for three days and they were not enough but they were quite productive. We look forward the next…
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We had the visit of ELCA’s Film Crew on November 11th They came to interview the girls of the MILAGRO Center and their families, They visited their houses and the churches where they come from. They had the oportunity to record everything and soon we are going to be able to see the final result…
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