We’ll be updating this list as we have additional details for our time visiting the USA. Come join us if you’re near any of these activities! Aug. 1 — Flight from Guatemala to Tulsa, Oklahoma Aug. 5 — Gathering at Ray Home, 6219 S. 28th W Ave., Tulsa OK at 6:30 pm (ALL WELCOME!) Aug. 6 …
They call him Chamai
Francisco Chamai is a tough guy who hasn’t forgotten the past. He lives in San Juan Cotzal, a town located about seven hours from the capital city of Guatemala. Here, he leads a church that ministers to children and a group of widows. They meet in a rotting wooden structure painted white inside and out …
All Saints Day in Chichicastenango
Today, I went up to the center of town and had the opportunity to observe and pray for the people who were celebrating All Saints Day on Nov 1, 2016. Please pray for the people to know Christ and freedom from idolatry in their hearts and community. Here are some images and descriptions from the …
Bible study fun
Reaching the hearts of students
In Guatemala every January, thousands of students leave their homes, villages, and families and travel hours away to live in larger towns where they can study and have a chance at a better education. These students are about 12 to 15 years old when they leave their families for the cities. In the larger …
Adding new space for sharing Christ
Since 2011, we’ve lived on the second floor of this building. When the first level came available earlier this year, we felt like it was time to expand. With the property manager’s blessing, we now have access to the first floor but we don’t pay rent until January. We’re prepping the first floor as a …
Stateside Visit 2015
It’s been nearly 2 years since we’ve visited the USA as a family so we’re excited to see friends and family members like you! Here’s what our schedule looks like: Tulsa area August 26 – 30. Aug. 27, 6:00 pm – Gathering (open to all) (Ray’s House, 6219 S. 28th W AVE, Tulsa, OK) Aug. …
Our Schedule for Visiting the States in 2012
We’re excited to visit with as many of our friends, family members, and our church family as possible while we’re visiting the states! We’ll be updating our schedule here as new Gatherings are scheduled so keep an eye out and we’ll keep you updated! Tulsa August 28, 6:30 p.m. — A Gathering* at Joel & …
Needs all around
One of the challenges we face as we minister to the people around us is knowing how to respond to the many needs we see every day. There are women begging in the market, sick people in need of care, children who can’t attend school because of the financial burden, a neighbor who was in …
And you clothed me…
You never know what you’ll run into in the streets of Chichicastenango. Just a few weeks ago, I (Michael) was driving home and I saw a young man sitting on a street corner near the local fire station. This isn’t all that unusual except that this man had no socks and no pants. I assumed …
