Heading back….

Since we have been back in the states for a bit a lot has happened here and in Guatemala. In Guatemala Rolando and his church put on their children’s yearly VBS and over 240 children attended! This was a great turn out and a wonderful chance to reach out to the unchurched in the area. Also, the day before we departed Guatemala we installed a stove for Rolando’s family and we have now heard that it is working great and making over 400 tortillas a day, praise God! This stove will help the women breath better, keep the children safer and now they can cook more efficiently too. On January 5th on of our sponsored students Edy headed on a long journey to Cuba. He was given a scholarship earlier in the year to attend the University there for all 5 years! This is an amazing accomplishment and we hope to assist and encourage him through this time.

On the state side we have been busy working on raising funds and getting the word out about the wonderful people we work with and desire to support in Barrio la Cruz. We have passed out flyers door to door in all different parts of the US. Calvary Chapel of Camarillo helped us raise support for the children and their school supplies over Christmas. We were able to speak at 2 different events to inform more people of Paso a Paso and raise funds. A neighbor even held a harvest party to raise funds for Paso a Paso.

We are also working on organization, web info updating and much much more. Please pray for us as we head back to Guatemala this week. We will be handing out all the school supplies for the school year starting mid January, visiting families and working on our water filter and stove program projects.

Please pray for our protection and safe travel. Health for us and the children. Pray for open doors and open hearts in the community. We praise God we are able to be working in such a wonderful place that allows us to preach the gospel freely.

We are still in need of sponsors for many children and funds for Paso a Paso keep functioning. Please pray about donating or contact if you are able to contribute in some way.

1. Virginia C. Schultz says:

   February 15, 2009 at 2:51 pm

   Dear Stephanie,
   We are so proud of you and the work you are doing. I talked to Mom and she had a wonderful adventure. I hope that you and your Dad are doing great things for the program. I pray for you and the children daily and will be so happy to hold you in my arms next week. We love you all. Aunt Pud

   I hope our Church children and my little girl are doing well in school.