The month of September brought more rain and devastation to Guatemala with more bridges destroyed when the rivers crested. Communities were isolated, homes were destroyed and lives lost because of mudslides.
Not only was Myra’s 63rd birthday celebrated on the 2nd of September but also on the 15th of September was the celebration of Independence Day for Guatemala. This is a major holiday with parades almost every day for a week, special events in the schools, and carrying a torch from one place of significance to another.
Myra took photos of the school children who are involved in the ministry as they marched in their parades.
Casitas/Small Houses
The casitas have been delayed in being built because of the weather. This has been the worst weather in 60 years.. We’re looking toward the month of October to be a better weather month so the casitas can be finished.
Myra and Pastor Leonel with Ernestina, Mundo and their girls
Ernestina, Mundo and girls were given a water purifier and a barrel to capture rain water. Please pray for Ernestina’s health.
Land and Projects
We needed $10,000 to buy this piece of land for the comedor, church, multi-purpose library, Bible, computer, and English classes, medical and dental clinics. Pastor Leonel says he has a dream to have a seminary there also to teach and train pastors! So we believe God that this will come to pass. We now have $5000.00 donated. Praise God!
School shoes for 2011 must be ordered by late October. We thank God for the $500 donation sent from Zion Church. We’re almost there! Only $1200 short.
Pastor Leonel’s Youth Group with kites
Julio (13) fell and broke his arm in three places and needed surgery. The cost was $300 including blood. His mother Graciela makes $80 a month and his dad was not working because of the bad weather. There are three other children at home. The hospital social worker said Julio would have to stay in the hospital until they came up with the money because there were no funds available to help their family.
Praise God for the generous donations from Park Valley Church of Va. and Art Hill. Julio had his operation and is doing great. See him below with friends after kite making.
Alicia broke her leg over a year ago. It was not set correctly. Her husband pushed her again and more damage was done. He pushed her the first time over a barrel after coming home drunk. She’s a fine Christian lady who has prayed for her alcoholic husband for years. She attends the church faithfully and we help her with meals since she has been unable to work. She made tortillas and sold them in the community.
Alicia has broken the crutches we lent her and has been using a stick to get around. Lisa Malone sent her a walker. Alicia is a happy camper now! Please remember her and her husband in your prayers.
Myra's Corner
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