Last week we were in the deparment of Huehuetenango. One day we traveled over to San Miguel Acatán as we researched the Acateco. It was indeed a beautiful day...filled with the splendor of His handiwork. We never knew what we would find around the next curve.
The journey into San Miguel Acatán took us from about 5000 feet (mas or menos) in Huehuetenango to over 11000 feet. It took us from a nice paved road through the dirt, sometimes mud, road to the paved streets of San Miguel. It took us through the fog. It took us over the mountain to the high plains. It was another reminder of the diverse geography of this wonderful country in which we are priviledged to live. It took us among some of God's blessed saints who will join us around the Throne. Praise God for those who have carried the message to the Acatecos!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Come ride with us...
In 2010 Guatemala has received a record amount of rainfall. Many times we have mentioned the damages to the roads from the rain and often show photos for you to better understand how to pray for us as we travel.
Central American highway 1 is the major corridor from Mexico to Panama. It enters Guatemala in the northwest and passes through Chimaltenango to Guatemala City and then heads south to El Salvador. Some of it is four lane and provides wonderful passing lanes. We travel it often and are very thankful for it. However, it is also very dangerous, due to many landsides causing the roads to be covered in mud, dirt, and/or huge rocks.
For several days this week, we traveled on CA1 in the west. Yesterday, as we were returning home, I took this video of some of our travels again to say how thankful we are for your prayers and God's covering of protection. Sorry it is not the best video but it will give you an idea of the road and dangers. We never take it for granted!
Central American highway 1 is the major corridor from Mexico to Panama. It enters Guatemala in the northwest and passes through Chimaltenango to Guatemala City and then heads south to El Salvador. Some of it is four lane and provides wonderful passing lanes. We travel it often and are very thankful for it. However, it is also very dangerous, due to many landsides causing the roads to be covered in mud, dirt, and/or huge rocks.
For several days this week, we traveled on CA1 in the west. Yesterday, as we were returning home, I took this video of some of our travels again to say how thankful we are for your prayers and God's covering of protection. Sorry it is not the best video but it will give you an idea of the road and dangers. We never take it for granted!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Prayer...World Impacting Prayer...Prayer
Today I want to share parts of an article from Dr. Roy King, Professor of Leadership and Church Health at CIU.
The Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town South Africa begins on Sunday Oct 17, with 4,000+ church and mission leaders gathering together from around the world to pray and strategize to reach the world for Christ.
"Praying Scripture and praying for more than my own needs called me into identification with those outside of Christ and a desire to see the church of Christ bold and intentional in spreading God’s good news. A disciple is made by expanding their vision of God and modeling a bold and yet humble prayer life. After tasting how prayer changed me I began to teach others to pray. I began to see that what a person or a congregation prays shapes motives and prioritizes attitudes and actions. Prayer is one of the first seeds to grow as a person follows of Christ.
"I do not dismiss the importance of research and planning for engagement in the work of world evangelization. But they are not the end or the critical means to God’s work being accomplished, in God’s way, by his power. Prayer is the critical foundation. Hebrews 11:6 teaches we can only please God as we live with expectant faith. Prayer is to be faith in conversation. Prayer is to be hope in enduring seeking. Prayer is to be love flowing out to others.
"Perhaps we should see the Cape Town 2010 event as a call to prayer and be intentional in training every Christian we know to see the harvest, the need for laborers, and how prayer in faith brings partnership with the global work of the Spirit in planting a church among every people."
The Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town South Africa begins on Sunday Oct 17, with 4,000+ church and mission leaders gathering together from around the world to pray and strategize to reach the world for Christ.
"Praying Scripture and praying for more than my own needs called me into identification with those outside of Christ and a desire to see the church of Christ bold and intentional in spreading God’s good news. A disciple is made by expanding their vision of God and modeling a bold and yet humble prayer life. After tasting how prayer changed me I began to teach others to pray. I began to see that what a person or a congregation prays shapes motives and prioritizes attitudes and actions. Prayer is one of the first seeds to grow as a person follows of Christ.
"I do not dismiss the importance of research and planning for engagement in the work of world evangelization. But they are not the end or the critical means to God’s work being accomplished, in God’s way, by his power. Prayer is the critical foundation. Hebrews 11:6 teaches we can only please God as we live with expectant faith. Prayer is to be faith in conversation. Prayer is to be hope in enduring seeking. Prayer is to be love flowing out to others.
"Perhaps we should see the Cape Town 2010 event as a call to prayer and be intentional in training every Christian we know to see the harvest, the need for laborers, and how prayer in faith brings partnership with the global work of the Spirit in planting a church among every people."
Monday, October 11, 2010
October Breezes
Yes, it is finally October...pretty days, cool nights, maybe the "endish" of rainy season and KITES. Such a joy to sit at our desks and listen to the squeals of children as they flew their kites.
But alas, this little fellow went home sad. Time to make another kite to fly tomorrow.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Happy Birthday, Glynis
She's the best wife I know. She is the best mother I know. She is the best missionary I know. Everyday, I am the recipient of her love and care, and I am blessed. She rides with me on roads where most people do not travel. She rides with me for hours without access to a bathroom until the only option is a solitary place alongside a mountain road- easier for a man than a lady! She stays with me in little hotels where most people would be challenged to stay. She eats with me in places where most people might decide that they are not hungry. She has shared more peanut butter and banana sandwiches with me than I can count as we found ourselves in remote areas at meal time. While doing this, she continues to be my greatest encourager just as she has been during our thirty-three years of marriage. I am the most blessed man in the world, and with great joy say to my sweet wife, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GLYNIS!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
From the Air...
Recently we traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico for a research training meeting. David enjoyed taking pictures from the air and I thought for your enjoyment as well, we would share a few of them.
We left early in the morning and could see the triple three volcanoes Fuego, Acotenango, and Agua as the background for Guatemala City.
Mexico City is such a awesome sight...everywhere you see there are houses...houses...and houses. With nearly 9 million people, it is the 11th largest city in the world.
The morning we wer to leave Oaxaca, there was extensive fog and cloud cover. This is as we were leaving 4 hours later at 3:00 in theafternoon.
It was a good conference offering new insights for research into the world of unreached people groups. So many still needing to hear the message of salvation in their own heart language...where are they located? how do we get to them? how do we share? who will go?
We left early in the morning and could see the triple three volcanoes Fuego, Acotenango, and Agua as the background for Guatemala City.
Mexico City is such a awesome sight...everywhere you see there are houses...houses...and houses. With nearly 9 million people, it is the 11th largest city in the world.
Maybe David did get a little bored as we were flying...close up view of his jeans...haha
Beautiful clouds guided us to Oaxaca.
Coming into Oaxaca...love seeing these "spikey mountains with the road down the middle of the range.
On the way to the conference center, we passed the area where the circus was setting up for the week. Don't you just love these camels?
Here they are even smiling at us.
The morning we wer to leave Oaxaca, there was extensive fog and cloud cover. This is as we were leaving 4 hours later at 3:00 in theafternoon.
It was a good conference offering new insights for research into the world of unreached people groups. So many still needing to hear the message of salvation in their own heart language...where are they located? how do we get to them? how do we share? who will go?
Will you pray?
Will you give?
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is coming soon.
What will you give so that others may hear?
Friday, October 1, 2010
Kent Welcome
Last night, the family gathered again to welcomed new friends to Guatemala. I am sorry that I didn't take a photo of the pot luck dinner we shared...just like an old southern church potluck dinner. There was chicken tetrazinni, chicken echaladas, chicken pot pie, (notice a pattern here?), chicken and dumplings, pasta chicken salad, fried chicken (KFC no less - we have had two to open in the capital this year YUM!), lasagna (sorry it was beef and not chicken), slaw, brocolli casserole, garlic green beans, corn casserole, and biscuits. Oh yes, then the big temptations - chocolate chip cake, chocolate cake, and another chocolate cake, blueberry cheesecake, peanutbutter/chocolate delight, egg custard pie, apple crumb pie, peach crumb cobbler and ice cream. Not too shabby...and that is just what I remembered. I think there were a few other thing there that I forgot to mention. It was so good! We baptists sure know how to cook...and the fellowship was great too. Welcome Kents to your new family.
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