July Quarterly Update

MINISTRY UPDATES

A look back on our first three months as part of this base

April - Arriving at the base 

Our first month saw us getting acquainted with life at the base, settling in, learning about how things run here, and have an initial taste of the ministries that take place here, including Bible Distribution, Mums' Ministry, Kids' Ministry, and Mens' Ministry, as well as hosting the first team of our time here. (Staff Day Out silly pose photo pictured above)

May - Finding our place 

By May, more time had been spent taking part in worship leading, as PF is the only worship leader on staff, which has involved learning Spanish versions of songs already known. There has also been a start in developing the Member Care of the base, through teaching about it, conducting a survey to see how the base is, and following it up with interviews about what areas might need to be looked at to help the base run better. This culminated in a report given to the base about some problematic areas that we hope to see addressed in the coming months. Some further administrative development assistance was given as well, and our family attended training in the capital about running a Discipleship Training School (DTS).

June - A volcano erupts, and teams come to help 

We sent out an update about the volcano when it happened (which you can read about HERE and watch HERE if you missed it before).

In the weeks following we have hosted three different teams (and have another two on the way) who have ministered in the local community and at the shelter set up not too far from here for many of those who were evacuated due to the volcanic eruption. (Go to www.instagram.com/ywamantigua for more photos and information)

  

  

  

  

FAMILY UPDATE

We have been doing pretty well as a family. The children continue to grow and develop well and we are all feeling at home in our new house. We had a visit up to Puerto Barrios to mark the Guatemalan Mothers' day, and then again to go and mark Fathers' day.

  

  

Fathers' is also noteworthy because we had PF's dad out to visit us for two weeks, as we mentioned at the time of the volcano due to him having an unexpected couple of days in Mexico(!). He was with us when we went up to Puerto Barrios that weekend, so was able to have some time with Andrea's family again, 4 years after being here last time.

We were also blessed by the latest team who came through the base, who chose to take time with each member of staff (or family) to pray for and over them and to listen for words of prophecy from God for them. We were touched by what they had to pray for us, including a word that God has called us to the nations, so our time in Guatemala right now is a stepping stone on to other places! We have no idea at the moment when or where we will go next, but will be praying into this word to see what God has for us! Please pray with us!

PRAYER & PRAISE

Our latest Prayer & Praise Points as shared on our twitter account

Thank you for receiving our updates and praying for our family and God's kingdom work here in Guatemala. 

Please get in touch to let us know how we can pray for you!