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Ministry Update
June 2016

       June has been amazing! It's so awesome to know that in a few days we'll be celebrating Independence Day for the USA! Though many things are happening all over the world including our own backyards, it's overwhelming to know we rely in an all powerful God! Let us not forget to pray for our nations and those in power, even if they may not be the ones we chose.
       As June ends and we reflect on our month, we are, once again, in awe of what God has done here in Guatemala. Many thanks to the teams that have come to minister during this month. They did great: Construction on the library, Happy Tummies wall and two houses; medical check-ups; house visits; and, loving on the Abuelitos and the children at our three Happy Tummies locations!
       We are still astounded by the fact that God has opened the doors to be serving through Happy Tummies at three different locations! As some of you may know we are starting with snack time at the school until we have enough sponsors to provide full meals. The snack consists of a delicious nutritious drink, bread and peanut butter, black beans, or some other protein spread! June 29 was our first official day of snack time at the school. We'd already been visiting and sharing Bible stories, playing,  and sharing God's love with them. However, we are very excited to be providing food for them. God is, without a doubt, doing great things! Sharing His love and mercy with others is the greatest joy we could experience on this earth.


Pastor Luis' Corner

Their Tummies No Longer Wait!

I am so excited to let you know that the big day has happened! The 184 children at the public school where we have started a new Happy Tummies received their first nutritious snack!
I have to confess that it was very hard for me to process what was actually happening. But all those feelings and emotions can be expressed in few words:

"Is anything too hard for me?"  Jeremiah 32:27 NIV

Today we saw God's Word come alive!  Even though we don't have all the supporters needed to cover a full meal we see God's provision and we trust in His promise that He will continue to provide. We hope to be starting with lunches in the next school year. However, the best part of feeding the children is feeding their souls! It is a privilege to be able to share with 100+ kids about God's Word, His forgiveness, His love, and His mercy! My eternal gratitude to all who have partnered with us on this new journey.
Matea, Juanita, & Lucy

      Three sisters, living in one of the poorest communities. When we first started Happy Tummies in Panyebar we talked about only taking one child per family to begin with; this would let us reach more families. With each visit to the families our hearts broke seeing their needs. Then we reached Matea, Juanita, and Lucy's house and our hearts shattered. Their mother, Maria, had recently given birth. She had no access to a hospital, clinic, or doctor, and the birth was complicated. When we were there, Maria could hardly sit up on the bed, she was going bald, and she could barely manage to mumble a word or two. The children were barely eating, Matea was taking care of household chores, and their dad was working in the fields for very little pay. We knew that it was in God's great plan to bring us to this family. Immediately an exception was made to bring both Juanita and Lucy into Happy Tummies. We also provided a nutritious drink, multi-vitamins, and food staples to this family. About one month after our initial visit we had a wonderful surprise -- Maria walked into Happy Tummies! Soon after that, we also were able to bring Matea into the program! Maria still has a long way to go but we are trying to help her as much as we can. It' a joy to see her improving.
        Juanita is also receiving some help. She has gone blind in her left eye and is in danger of losing sight in her right eye as well. Thanks to some compassionate hearts there is now the possibility to take her to Guatemala City to see a specialist. Though her left eye vision is lost, there is hope that the damage in her right eye is reversible! These girls have a special place in our hearts and in the hearts of many who have met them.
       Thank you to those who support us financially and prayerfully because this would not be possible without your help.  To God be all glory and praise! 

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