Last night we were blessed with the birth of our firstborn son, Hudson Michael Shead. He was born at 11:39 p.m., in a clinic in Zona 13 of Guatemala City, Guatemala. He weighed in at 6 pounds 9 ounces and he’s 19 inches long. Chrisi and Hudson are both doing fantastic! After about 12 hours …
Entering a new culture
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, …
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 …
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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We’re going to have a baby!
Yes! We’re due to have a baby in Guatemala about May 15th. We’re very excited and learning all we can about having a baby in Guatemala! We see this news as a blessing to our family and to the ministry because of the potential this gives for more genuine interactions with people Here’s a nice …
New step by step
We are taking a new step and we are so excited! For years we have felt God’s hand directing us to prepare and be part of ministering to people, loving and serving others, and connecting with both locals and internationals stateside and overseas. Well, we are now working on the final details of actually moving …
Guatemalan Mission Outreach Team
Eight days after a volcano erupted and a storm released mud slides and flooding in Guatemala, a team of 15 people from Resurrection Life Church was on the ground and ready to help. [Read the account from Mission Network News.] The team worked along-side the residents of homes that had been swamped with mud. Shoveling …
Training the Guatemalan Church
It was late April and the volcanic slopes of Guatemala were dusty green as warm breezes gradually made way for the coming rainy season. Clouds growing in the sky signaled that it wouldn’t be long until fresh rains would water the dry volcanic slopes until they burst into colorful bloom. For 13 years missionaries John …
