Oh my goodness! What a whirlwind! The first half of January has taken us for a ride. We knew we would have a lot going on, our calendars showed meetings, trips, and the start of different projects; but it’s one thing to see it on a calendar and another to experience it.

Below we would like to share with you some Praises & Requests. 2021 is off to a wonderful start. Though many things are still up in the air, flexibility is still key, and we still do not have answers to many questions, we can already see God moving in mighty ways.

Be sure to keep scrolling after the PRAYERS section...we have lots of pictures to share!

• Part of our staff was able to get to Coban! The waters have receded enough to where we could get through and take much needed help to many affected. We were able to bless many affected by the hurricanes with clothes, shoes, and hygiene products! These things are in addition to the money that was already sent to the pastor to purchase and distribute food in the first weeks after the floods.
• We were also able to get the first 3 churches set up with their laptops and internet so that they will be able to join the Bible Institute! For the first women’s Bible Study we were able to welcome 9 new women! And for the theology classes we had 10 new students!
• We praise God because we were able to once again begin Happy Tummies To Go! As mentioned above, many things are still up in the air and we are trying to make the best and wisest decisions regarding all ministries. We have decided to continue with the To Go function as of now but hope to have more information on moving forward come February.
• We give God all the glory for a new year. Yes, last year was very hard, last year was different, last year was unpredictable. Nevertheless, let us find comfort in the fact that nothing surprises God. He is not surprised by a worldwide pandemic, He is not surprised by political unrest, He is not surprised by war, famishment, infidelity, job loss, mourning, nothing surprises Him. He is Sovereign, all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful, and a good, good Father.

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”

Psalm 18:6

• We ask that you join us in prayer as we are beginning a new year of construction in Xejuyu. We have many projects happening simultaneously, including, but not limited to, Abuelitos building, multipurpose pavilion, and 6 duplexes. Please pray for God to give us wisdom, as our staff wants to be as involved as possible to make the best decisions on what we hope, is our forever home in San Juan.
• Please pray as we are faced with decisions concerning our ministries and team travels. We want to be at complete peace with decisions made. We pray to not make selfish decisions but decisions that will benefit the local community and those traveling to minister.
• We are still in the need of sponsors for our two new Happy Tummies. Both are underway, we are working on equipping their kitchens and classrooms so that we may get started in the next few weeks. We are so excited to add 80 new children to our Happy Tummies ministry. US$35 per month/per child provides everything for each child.
• We pray for the unrest we are seeing in the U.S. and all over the world. We pray for healing for all those suffering from COVID-19 as well as other illnesses. We pray for those who are mourning. We pray that all of us seek unity under our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The last 3 pictures below are of the pastors receiving the computers for the Bible Institute virtual classes. There is much excitement as the students continue their studies.