Entering a new culture is…well…different. For years, we learned, replicated, and lived out the culture into which we were born. Now, we’re not just learning a new language, we are learning a new culture. To do this takes work. As new missionaries, we are studying Spanish and learning to adapt to our new Guatemalan culture, …
Spanish fun!
Chrisi and I decided to have a little fun with our Spanish practice with a game of Scrabble…in Spanish.
How to say “hola” in Guatemala.
We’re learning a lot here in Guatemala and it’s not just how to speak Spanish. We’re also learning how to interact in our new culture! Guatemala has a very friendly culture and, similar to many Latin cultures, greetings are handled differently here than we were use to in the States. We discovered this pretty quickly …
Finding the right directions
Michael and I are doing great here in Guatemala! We love the people and are so excited about the doors God is opening for us to share the Gospel! Today, when walking around looking for a bookstore, a Guatemalan man heard us speaking English and saw the map in Michael’s hand and probably the confused …
On the ground in Guatemala!
Our 737 jet swept over mountain slopes and ducked into the clouds over Guatemala City as we caught glimpses of volcanoes and green ridges through spots in the white clouds that raced eastward on the wind. Seven hours ago we left the snowy fields of Michigan and were now landing in the warm 66-degree sunshine …
Preparations found in stress
We’ve got so much to do! We are sorting, selling, packing and trying to get everything in order for our move to Guatemala. After a Skype chat with some of the missionary leaders we’re going to be working with, we realized there are several things we need to get done that we just hadn’t got …
Christmas in Guatemala
We’re celebrating Jesus’ birth here in the States, but I wondered about how things are celebrated in Guatemala. I found a blogger who wrote about Christmas in the town where we’ll be in language school starting in February. Here are some of the descriptions she gave of Guatemalan Christmases: For the weeks leading up to …
Sir Francis Drake’s Inspiring Prayer
For a number of years I have found this prayer to be inspiring and had it displayed at my desk for several years. Now that we are moving to Guatemala and stepping into new challenges and changes, we are delighted at the reliance on God and trust in Him that this is developing. Prayer of …
Miguel’s Story: Physical need leads to spiritual hope
Miguel was two when his mother first brought him to the clinic. His severely clubbed foot and eye problems made life very difficult for this growing boy, but that first visit in 2002 began a life changing relationship for both Miguel and his family. Over a matter of four years, Miguel underwent care for his …
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Incorporation…
We just incorporated as Reach World Mission, Inc. We will be pursuing 501(c)3 status as we continue to finish preparations for our move to Guatemala. Thanks to family and friends who are encouraging and praying for us!
