It’s the month of March and the seasons are changing in the western highlands. Rain and clouds that were the normal just weeks ago, have given way to dry and clear days. The seasons in Guatemala can change unexpectedly, forecast rain may not fall, or sunny skies instead are hidden by layers of clouds. One thing remains the same, people all over the world need Jesus. Someone must care enough …
Our neck of the woods
The high plateau that makes up the western region of Guatemala, is home to ancient volcano, some asleep for decades, others restless and ever active. Fuentes Gorginas (Georgina fountains), is a favorite afternoon for many who live in the western highlands of Guatemala. Including us missionaries who, from time to time, need a refreshing few hours. Not too far from our home city of Quetzaltenango, a little slice …
Our small but “scrappy” volcano
Not everyone can say they have an active volcano in their backyard, but we can. This morning many heard the rumble and watched as the ash plum produced by our neighborhood volcano ascended miles into the sky . Actually there are two volcano (s), the larger silent one is the Santa Maria, and the smaller the Santiaguito. The smaller but scrappy volcano is active daily, but the rumble heard today …
Is it ever too late?
If missionary life is anything, it can always be characterized as an exercise in patience. The flow and pace of life in Guatemala can vary drastically compared to the everything-on-a-schedule style of life in the States. Mail for instance, can arrive several months after the fact, but it is a welcome arrival just the same. As missionaries, these gifts from home, generate the same feeling as though they had arrived Christmas …
Am I weak and feeble enough?
“God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on him.” — Hudson Taylor. Taylor was known for his sensitivity to Chinese culture and zeal for evangelism. Taylor spent 51 years in China. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who began 125 schools and directly resulted in 18,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of …
Jumping in with both feet!!!
Here at Mercy Wings International, we strive to conduct every (Mercy) flight operation in safety and excellence. Each hour of operation is made possible by many more hours of pains-taking maintenance. Mercy Wings International (MWI) and missionaries Chuck & Robin Martinez are hosting Eric Cartier of Sierra Vista AZ. During the two week visit, Eric uses his mechanical abilities and learns how to apply them to aviation maintenance.
New arrival to Guatemala
As a missionary pilot in Guatemala, no two days are the same. The plan was to fly empty to Guatemala city and return with an inbound visitor. Flexibility remains the watchword in Central America. Glad to help, MWI was able to respond to last-minute transportation needs, taking on three passengers destined for Guatemala City. Eric is from Shiloh Christian Center, our sending church in southeast Arizona. Currently Eric is enrolled in …
Celebrating Jesus….. Xela Style
Christmas day in Guatemala begins at midnight of the 24th. Fireworks lead the cheer for the birthday celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ. Later on Christmas day, Living Water Teaching missionaries enjoying a traditional feast and fellowship. Praying your celebration with friends, family, and fellow believers has been the best ever!
The gangs all here……..
It’s Saturday morning and the entire gang of 63 volunteers are here in Guatemala. At the hour this photo was taken, about half the team is has been working in the Mercy Wings hangar processing more gift boxes. The remaining half is getting settled on the Living Water Teaching campus, and will be here after lunch. Still getting the hang of my “selfie-stick”, but as you can see in the …
Another Mercy Wings mission complete……
Passengers just after landing in Quetzaltenango (Xela). Normally a 4 hour drive between Guatemala City and Xela, Mercy Wings International completed the transport in just 30 minutes. Hows that for “Speeding the Gospel”?