In March, we had the blessed opportunity to visit Israel with Faith Christian Outreach Church, Mt. Pleasant, Ia. We had the 'time of our life'! We highly recommend going to Israel if you ever have the opportunity. Dick is ready to pack his bags for a return trip. It is hard to say what was our favorite experience....each place we visited was spectacular. Dick really enjoyed the boat trip across the Sea of Galilee, with a Messianic Jewish crew. What a delight to praise God in Hebrew and English!
The Bible School year is about half over already. We start the 2nd semester the last week of May. Last week, Dick came out of one of the classrooms and encountered one of the "hermanas" almost in tears. He thought something bad had happened, as they had just finished one of their exams. She explained tha
t she was "emotional" because she is so thrilled to be able to study the Word. Just this little testimony thrills us beyond words. Obviously, she was beyond words, as well! Another sister always tells me that she regrets waiting so long to study. Well, it is never too late. Even our friend, Bene admits that. She will graduate this year after studying with us for 3 years. She memorizes a lot of the scripture that is used in the class. We consider it such an honor to be used in such a mighty way here in Guatemala. Thank you for your confidence in this ministry!
t she was "emotional" because she is so thrilled to be able to study the Word. Just this little testimony thrills us beyond words. Obviously, she was beyond words, as well! Another sister always tells me that she regrets waiting so long to study. Well, it is never too late. Even our friend, Bene admits that. She will graduate this year after studying with us for 3 years. She memorizes a lot of the scripture that is used in the class. We consider it such an honor to be used in such a mighty way here in Guatemala. Thank you for your confidence in this ministry!
Your pictures make me miss you so much! I almost made it to Xela this year, but ended up having to change jobs, so the trip I had planned to take with Compassion International had to be changed.
ReplyDeleteBut, I hope to make it there when the child I sponsor there graduates from school! (shhhhh!! I want it to be a surprise, but I'll let you know!)
Wonderful to read your blog. Love you guys and praying for you always,
Kathy Lebron, NY