It is my intent for the entirety of GRACE Ministries to be much more “visible” through this means during the course of 2014. Therefore, my plan is to post at least weekly giving an update of what is happening through GRACE Ministries in the beautiful country of Guatemala.
The L.G. Camp, Jr. Mission House has already hosted two groups in 2014. The first was Paul & Cristy Leytham leading a Bible study on January 3rd & 4th. Dr. Tico Vargas and the staff from the Guatemala Bible Seminary had a planning session on Friday, January 10. We are blessed to be able to offer the house for such gatherings.
David & Donna Westhouse arrived on Thursday, January 16, with a team of 40 from the Moline CRC to do a week of ministry. This couple has been leading teams almost since the mission house was completed in 2002. As a matter of fact, they will lead another team in just a few weeks. Plans call for them to build 15 houses, work at Amor del Nino, distribute food and clothes, et cetera. Pray that they will have a great week of ministry!
Our Missions Committee received good news this past Wednesday. We have been approved to receive electricity (long, long story) in the feeding center – to God be the glory! We need your prayers that the installation process can be expedited as the feeding center was to have been opened on 1/15/14. We will not open until we have electricity.
However, we have registered, bought uniforms, bought supplies, et cetera for the thirty five (35) children enrolled in our program so they can begin school. Lazaro & Glendy Suruy are leading this ministry and are doing a great job!
John & Laurie King arrived back in Guatemala from Canada this past Monday night, 1/13. That is the good news. The bad news is that Nick @ Night came with them! He is like a stray dog always finding his way back – LOL! John & Laurie are such a valuable part of GRACE Ministries. Life is much smoother for me whenever they are in Guatemala!
Paul & Cristy continue to pray fervently as they battle Cristy’s cancer. Would you join us in praying for a healing in Cristy’s body? With God all things are possible!
We received several wonderful financial gifts at the end of 2013 from individuals, churches, and businesses. Thank you so much! GRACE Ministries pays no administrative fees or salaries in North America. That means every cent given to GRACE Ministries goes directly to Guatemala to be used in ministry. That is a God thing!
As it presently stands, we have thirty six (36) teams that will be using the mission house in 2014. That is awesome! Those teams will come from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Canada. Two of those teams will be first timers which we always welcome and enjoy.
Thank you for being a supporter of GRACE Ministries whether through prayer, finances, or as a trip participant. You are a blessing to us!
P.S. – If you need more information about GRACE Ministries, contact me at tcturrentine@gmail.com or call (251) 445 5416.