Two tractor trailers arrive from port,carrying toys for Operation Shoebox 2015. Some pallets contain finished boxes others are packed with bulk items for boxes that will be filled and distributed right here in the Mercy Wings hangar. No time like the present to get these boxes of toys ready to distribute. It’s a big job, and many hands are helping. Not to mention the 63 member team arriving in …
Why we are missionaries in Guatemala
“If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.” — C.T. Studd
The Unexpected
Bomberos (Fire Fighters) of Quetzaltenango (Xela) respond to an aviation mishap, 20 November 2015. This time of year, as the clouds and rain of the wet season diminish, and almost proportionally, flight operations are on the increase up here in the western highlands of Guatemala. The three on-board this air craft, though gravely injured, survived. As you can see from the photo, the aircraft was totally destroyed. The exact cause …
Hot, hot, hot- Tecun Uman, San Marcos- Ayutla
The October, Living Water Teaching (LWT), medical campaign has come and gone, all in the span of 10 days. We maintain hope that our actions and ministry to the people, sewed seed of an eternal nature. To bring medical services and ministry to 2300 people takes prayer, planning, and more prayer. Every LWT employee, missionary, volunteer, and U.S. team member, brings something to the mix. All who participate are united …
Is it 1, 2, or 3 ?
Four days earlier Robin sits in the oppressive heat, and swarming bees, of Tecun Uman, a border town located at a remote and congested crossing into Mexico. There she works, taking vital signs for a medical outreach that treated 2300 people in need. The last few days she has been helping her missionary pilot husband take an airplane apart to facilitate required inspections. In the evenings, Robin sews curtains for a missionary couple that are just …
Mercy Wings International (MWI)……..Moving forward with WordPress
Give us a few weeks to get our past and new content on-line. Our new WordPress site/blog is being overhauled, and will appear again with a fresh look. Another bonus is MWI will be able to go where you go, on your favorite mobile device and social media outlet. Looking forward to keeping you updated on our activities in Guatemala.
Another brick in the wall
The mission of Mercy Wings International (MWI) is to serve Ministers, missionaries, ministry workers and the needy people of Guatemala. Each brick- in-the-wall represents fuel for one hour of flight time, at a cost of only $100.00 USD. In this simple way, individuals, home groups, churches, and organizations can ensure that MWI remains ready to answer the call. Monthly (tax deductible) giving, keeps MWI fully equipped and flight ready. Send your …
Archives, a new thing……..for the old
Many of you, over the years, have enjoyed our old missionary web page. The in-depth newsletters and photo gallery gave image to the things we see as missionaries in Guatemala. Yet, the times, they do change. As we try to keep up with technology and make our internet presents more mobile device friendly, this Blog came into being some months ago. It seemed a shame to lose the images of years …
Take me out to the ball park…..
Not too many nights ago Robin and I had the opportunity to share in a Fiday night tradition at Diamond field in the city of Lake Elsnor. This evening we would be sitting in section 101, right behind home plate. Nine of our family members joined 150 of the nearby Calvary Chaple churches to enjoy the game. More that 50 churches were represented and were seated together in varioius section …
An automotive answer to prayer!
While returning from a medical campaign near the southern coast of Guatemala, our vehicle of 6 years gave up the ghost. Over the next 6 months we had the opportunity to exercise our faith, as we shared our need with friends, family, supporters, and our Pastors here in Quetzaltenango (Xela). So began a seemingly endless, months long, string of rides, shared transportation, and borrowed vehicles. We continued to pray and …