The month of June has been unlike any month we have ever experienced. Many of you have read or seen pictures and videos of the explosion of Volcano Fuego which is about 7 miles from our base. It was a massive explosion that caught many people off guard and unprepared for the devastation that resulted from the ash, sand, lava and toxic gases that were emitted. Some homes are buried in 8 feet of ash and the lava flow has destroyed homes and crops. Our YWAM base only receive a light coating of ash and sand and we were able to clean it quickly. The day of the explosion a team from New Orleans arrived to spend a week with us. We had to make some changes to the planned activities but it was still a great experience to have them with us to be able to minister to many people. Because of the eruption the following team cancelled their trip with us because of the warning against travel to Antigua. We were disappointed but understanding of their concerns for the safety of the people in the group. They are planning to schedule a trip next summer.
Our last team was a church from Houston, TX and they participated in many of our base ministries and helped with the work that is being done with the families and individuals who have been displaced by the losses suffered from the eruption.
We have several more groups coming in the months of July and August so it will continue to be a very busy summer for us. We are grateful for the teams God is sending us and opportunities they will have to minister to the victims of the volcanic eruption. The work among them will continue for several weeks. Please remember to pray for them as they need to find a place to live, jobs and also bring closure to the loss of family members who are still missing and most likely buried among the ashes.
After many months of processing our legal documents to be recognized as an association in Guatemala we have finally receive approval! We are now able to open a bank account in Guatemala and help YWAM missionaries with visas to work with us.
We are still waiting for approval of the purchase of the property adjacent to us so we can submit building plans to the city offices and hopefully begin construction of the addition to the base. We are eager to get started and ask for your prayers for the final paperwork and the construction of the building. If you are interested in coming down to help with the construction please let us know.
Our last team was a church from Houston, TX and they participated in many of our base ministries and helped with the work that is being done with the families and individuals who have been displaced by the losses suffered from the eruption.
We have several more groups coming in the months of July and August so it will continue to be a very busy summer for us. We are grateful for the teams God is sending us and opportunities they will have to minister to the victims of the volcanic eruption. The work among them will continue for several weeks. Please remember to pray for them as they need to find a place to live, jobs and also bring closure to the loss of family members who are still missing and most likely buried among the ashes.
After many months of processing our legal documents to be recognized as an association in Guatemala we have finally receive approval! We are now able to open a bank account in Guatemala and help YWAM missionaries with visas to work with us.
We are still waiting for approval of the purchase of the property adjacent to us so we can submit building plans to the city offices and hopefully begin construction of the addition to the base. We are eager to get started and ask for your prayers for the final paperwork and the construction of the building. If you are interested in coming down to help with the construction please let us know.
