Rain and Mudslides Cause Devastation

Rain continues to fall causing all kinds of devastation throughout Guatemala.  In this picture, the hillside above the public market in Panajachel collapsed into a mudslide.  Fortunately, no one was hurt.  You can click on the picture for a larger image. The rain has also caused roads to close and made transportation difficult.  Many areas of [...]

Children raise funds for water filters

Many families in San Andrés will soon have clean and safe water to drink thanks to the children of Castleton United Methodist Church.  During their recent vacation Bible school which had a water theme, the children collected $1576.00 for water filters for families. Rodney Frieden, one of the pastors at Castleton, said, “We were amazed [...]

Eagle scout helps keep Guatemalans healthy!

We are so grateful to Peter Stabenfeldt from Old North United Methodist Church for making Mission Guatemala the focus of his Eagle Scout project.  After many weeks of hard work, Peter was able to assemble health kits which will provide items to families to help keep them a bit healthier in the days ahead.  Items [...]

Hair and Prayer for Guatemala

Sporting a t-shirt that reads “My Hair and Prayer Went to Guatemala”, pastor Andy Hansen had his hair cut away at a recent worship service at Sellersburg United Methodist Church. Andy challenged the children during Vacation Bible School to try to raise $500 for Mission Guatemala.  By Wednesday, the children had brought in over $500.  [...]

We Need Mission Teams

As we begin our work in San Andrés this fall, we are now accepting mission teams for 2011!  There are many needs in the community, so please let us know the kind of work you would like to do and we will work with you to create a wonderful experience where you can “Do all [...]

The Numbers Continue to Grow

The numbers continue to grow from the Hurricane Agatha tragedy.   As of this writing here are the latest statistics: 109 killed 62 missing 23 injured 27,560 affected 37,000 living in shelters 20,000 still living in possible danger In the village of San Antonio Palopo on Lake Atitlan, 12 people died when they were buried in [...]

Hurricane Agatha blasts Guatemala

Only a few short hours after Pacaya Volcano erupted near Guatemala City, the entire country of Guatemala was devastated by Pacific Cyclone Agatha.  The storm dropped nearly 20 inches of water throughout the country causes rivers to flood and mudslides and flooding everywhere. The people hurt the most by this are the poorest of the [...]

We have one but she is drunk

Recently, I was meeting with the leadership of the women’s cooperative in San Andres.  My friend Elly, who speaks much better Spanish than I do, asked the women if they had a midwife in San Andrés.  I was wanting to know this bit of information. Training women to be midwives is a huge need in [...]

Lease Signing

With the help of my friends at Mayan Families, Mission Guatemala now has a lease on property to open the new clinic and create a new ministry site. The women of the weaving cooperative which own the property are very happy that we are using the property to help the community.  We are equally thrilled [...]

¿Why Guatemala?

I am often asked, “Why did you chose to do your work in Guatemala?” My first response is because I have two sons adopted from Guatemala.  It is their home country and a country with great need.  Describing that need is the challenge. Fundamental issues in Guatemala exist on a scale not seen in the [...]

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