tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76940068528887034792024-03-13T17:21:26.106-05:00Ministerios Buena VistaMissionaries to GuatemalaThe Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-13081602635904709272014-09-24T09:33:00.001-05:002014-09-24T09:33:44.286-05:00Emergency Needs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some emergency needs to share with you:<br />
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<li>Many of you know we have two additions to our family. Mayra and Wendy was abandoned by their mother and have been living with us for five months now. They do visit their mother on occasion (almost every Sunday afternoon for about 3 hours), but she does not want them to live with her. We have been solely responsible for them during this time, and plan to continue as if they are our own. With this being said, we have been trying to get passports and Visa's for the two of them so they can come home with us for a visit. We have no one to leave them with for a month. Plus, we don't want them to feel any more of the abandonment feeling. Wendy has her passport, but we are still waiting on the birth certificate for Mayra to get her passport. We have not proceeded with getting the Visa for Wendy because it would not be right without her sister. Kim and I are having to make a hard decision this year; which is us both coming home at separate times. I will come home first with Brayden and Brianna. I will stay for 2-3 weeks only. When I return, Kim will come home and stay for 3-4 weeks. Brayden and Brianna will be in the States the entire time one of us are there. We feel we have to do it this way because of one of us needing to be with Mayra and Wendy at all times. What we need from you on this is 'Prayer'. This will be difficult on us all. We will still proceed the best we can in getting the passports and Visa's for the girls.</li>
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<li>Airfare is very expensive right now. The cheapest tickets are around $800 each for the 4 of us. Carlos Estrada is also working on his Visa and may be able to come for a visit during the month of November as well. This would be yet another $800. I can not afford to pay for us all to come home for the visit this year. I am asking for anyone that feels led to help us out in this situation to contact me and let me know. November is coming soon and plane tickets are continuing to rise. If we do not get any help in this; I will send Kim, Brayden, and Brianna only. I can't deprive them from seeing family. </li>
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<li>This year's school year is coming to an end in October. The new school year will begin in January. Kim and I are wanting to pull Mayra and Wendy out of the local public school and enroll them in the same private school as Brayden and Brianna. We are wanting to do this for several reasons: the public school system in Guatemala is not a very good or high education, they would be receiving the highest of education in our area, it is a bilingual private school (Spanish and English), they would have the same schedule and off days as Brayden and Brianna, it would cut down on travel back and forth, Brayden and Mayra would be in the same class and be able to help each other with homework and projects, etc. It would cost us around $250 per month the have them in this school with our kids. My parents help us out with our children so they receive this high education and English classes. We need to know if there is anyone that knows Mayra and Wendy and would like to help us in this situation. If not, we will have to enroll them in the same school as before. Oh, and we are pulling them out of the sponsorship program for next year. That is important for you to know as well. It's not that we don't need the help with them, it's because of how others view them being in a sponsorship program and living full-time with us. </li>
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The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-59717101093333272772014-02-24T08:56:00.002-06:002014-02-24T08:56:57.628-06:00Lies<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which
the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Indeed, has God said,
‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?” The woman said to the
serpent, “From the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat; but from
the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has
said, ‘You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.’” The
serpent said to the woman, “You surely will not die! For God knows that
in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be
like God, knowing good and evil.” (Genesis 3:1-5)</i><br />
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The devil’s major weapon against you is deception!<br />
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Jesus prayed to the Father for us, <i>“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” </i>(John 17:17). The truth will always point you towards God. But Jesus said about Satan, <i>“He is a liar and the father of lies” </i>(John 8:44).<br />
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Satan’s strategy is to distort the truth, just like he did with Eve in
the Garden of Eden, even with Jesus in the desert. He wants to make you
question God. He attacks you through your reason. God’s reminding you
today: fill your mind with the truth of His word if you want to be able
to combat the lies of the Devil.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-20310207570117787432013-09-04T10:32:00.004-05:002013-09-04T10:32:52.265-05:00Let There Be Light!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kim, the kids, and I have been having major problems with our electricity since the first of July. When I say major problems, I am talking we have been without electricity more than we have had electricity. That means many things: <b>no</b> washing or drying clothes,<b> no</b> cooking, <b>no</b> ironing, <b>no</b> television,<b> no</b> charging laptops or cell phones, <b>no</b> coffee, <b>no</b> hot water, etc., etc., etc. Try and imagine living your life for over 2 months without having any electricity. It's been very trying and complicated to say the least. Most of the things in life we take for granted use electricity. After reflecting on this, I looked at the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was and still is the Light of the world. Without that Light, we are hopeless and have no future. The hour or so a day our family has electricity we are so excited and hopeful. When it goes out our attitude changes. We are not able to do many things. The same goes for people in the world that does not have Jesus in their lives. They are missing everything. Each of us need to be that Light of Jesus Christ in and out of our homes so that others may see Jesus in us. All people are attracted to Light! If you are in a dark room, and the tiniest light breaks that darkness you are attracted to it. Be the Light of Jesus Christ so that others may come to know Him!The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-34262639260362200422013-08-26T10:53:00.000-05:002013-08-26T10:53:09.772-05:002014 Opportunities to Serve<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">2014 Opportunities to Serve!<br /> <br /> December 27 - January 3<br /> March 22 - March 29<br /> April 18 - April 25<br /> May 29 - June 5<br /> June 9 - June 16<br /> June 19 - June 26<br /> June 30 - July 7<br /> July 10 - July 17<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> July 21 - July 28<br /> September 5 - September 12<br /> <br />
If you or your church is interested in a trip to serve in Guatemala in
2014, please contact us through email at: dkblopez@gmail.com</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show">Cost for each person is $400. This includes everything for your week-long trip with the exception of airfare and construction projects.</span></span>The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-72577483476530155732013-05-13T09:57:00.000-05:002013-05-13T09:57:09.509-05:00May UpdateWe would like to first of all apologize to all for not keeping everyone updated as we should. We have been very busy, as always, and have placed our priorities in other areas than email and facebook. I would like to now give everyone an update as to what is going on in the ministry and with our family at this moment.<br />
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Brayden and Brianna are both doing very well in their school. They have a month and a half left until their winter break of 2 weeks. This past Thursday the school had a special day to celebrate mothers. Brayden was one of three students throughout the entire school to be asked to get up in front of the school and all the mothers and say something. He recited a poem and did an amazing job. Brayden is also still translating for Kim when she teaches childrens church once per month. Kim is doing well, but now has extra work to do in the ministry. A couple of months ago, I put her in charge of being the overall director for our feeding center program in San Cristobal El Bajo. She has taken this responsibility over and continues to make great improvements to the Bible lessons and quality and quantity of food that is given to the people that come. This is requiring a lot more of her time throughout the week and weekends. I am also doing well, and continue to add to my work each week. There really is no way we can list or tell you all everything that we do.<br />
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One month ago, our ministry purchased a piece of land in San Pedro Las Huertas. We have been looking for land to buy for some time without any luck. All the land in this area has been over priced and very small. We finally found a piece of property that we fill will meet our future needs in the ministry here. It was purchased for $10,385 cash. This new land will be the future site of our ministry office, mission house, and youth group meetings. We will build as the Lord provides for us to. Nothing will be financed. All construction will be done with cash money.<br />
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The beginning of this month, we hired another full time worker to our staff. Jonathan will be in charge of getting our sponsored childrens school grades up. The majority of our sponsored children had very bad grades for the first 8 weeks of school. Jonathan is putting in place an after school program to help each child bring up their grades for the remainder of this school year. We did not have the money in place to hire another staff member, but through our faith God will provide.<br />
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There is much more to share and I will soon. I need to get back to work for now. Please continue to be in prayer for our ministry. God bless you all.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-61722438781425034372013-03-05T11:53:00.001-06:002013-03-05T11:53:46.915-06:00Buena Vista<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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letters to send to everyone and Carlos has to translate for me because...
well... I can’t translate Spanish! I’m also here to love on these kids as much
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take home all of these kids if I were able to. My mom may kill me for saying
that but I would LOVE to have them all be part of the Garnett family and I’m
sure that they would fit right in. 15 or 20 more kids won’t hurt, right? </span></div>
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Hola! This is Haley here, Danny and Kim put me to worth writing
a blog. I’m new to this. I’ve never blogged in my life so please be patient.
I’m going to tell you what I’ve experienced just from being here since Tuesday
afternoon and I’m always going to tell you about Jeferson getting to meet his
sponsors!!! Exciting right? I’ll start by telling you about Jeferson and his
sponsors. Jeferson is a little boy who is ten years old and it’s sponsored by a
couple and their son. (I didn’t get permission to write the sponsor’s name in
this blog so they can just be anonymous for now!) Jeferson also has a smile
like no other, he’s adorable! Anyway, so on Tuesday night me, Danny, and Vilma
headed to town to pick up little Jeferson and take him to the mission house
where his sponsors were staying. Naturally Jeferson is going to be a little
nervous. We drive across town which took us about 40 minutes or so? Then when
we finally arrive it was obvious how nervous Jeferson is. The family then took
us on a tour of their mission house that they stay in and it was very very
nice, very big also! I should have already mentioned that his sponsors were
here on a mission trip, but they were with about 35 other people. So you can
only imagine how nervous little Jeferson was standing around tons of people
that he can’t understand. (Trust me; I know how confusing it is.) Around 7 or
so walked down stairs to eat, and I being from the states didn’t think anything
about eating Domino’s pizza. Jeferson was so excited about that pizza, that’s
the first time he has ever had pizza. He ate at least five pieces of pizza and
then got to take a box of pizza back home with him too! Right before we started
to leave his sponsors brought out a ton of new clothes and a brand new bicycle.
You should have seen Jeferson’s face! Priceless! He was so happy! He started
hugging everyone. Then Jeferson passed out on the way home, hahaha! He was one
happy/ tired little boy! I saw Jeferson today at the feeding center with his
brand new bicycle. He’s so proud! Thank you to Jeferson’s sponsors for
everything! He’s still smiling ear to ear. </div>
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bit about my trip so far! I arrived around 12:30 Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday
we visited some of the kids that the Buena Vista Project sponsors. By far some
of the sweetest kids I have ever met in my life. From the second I laid eyes on
them I knew that I was where God wanted me to be. I just want to take every
single one of them home and let them live with me. If adoption was open over
here I promise that I would have at least 82 new brothers and sisters. (Sorry
mom). Everything here is so different but so simple and so beautiful. These
kids can go days with little food and water and they’re still much happier than
any kids I’ve ever met. My name here is hard to pronounce so it’s like they
call me Heidi. It makes me smile every single time. Tuesday night is when I
went to the mission house with Danny, Jeferson, and Vilma! Wednesday was a very
laid back day! I got to meet Evelin, which is the little girl my parents
sponsor, and she was absolutely adorable. So sweet! Greeted me with a hug and
so did her brothers and sisters. (I almost just wrote hermano instead of
brother, I guess it’s getting to me.) She looks so much like my adopted sister
Yuri, who is also Guatemalan, that it’s scary! Thursday we worked at the office
some of the day then I tagged along and went to the feeding center with Danny!
I don’t know why our kids in the state aren't as
sweet as these Guatemalan children. I absolutely loved getting all the hugs and
kisses. People here are so welcoming. There were probably about 30 people in
the feeding center, so Danny covered a bible story and then the kids ate. Friday night I went to the youth night and got to be around a lot of teenagers my age. I really enjoyed that. I forgot how much I liked being around people my age! Saturday morning we went to the feeding center and in to town for some groceries. So far one of my favorite things was the church service on Sunday morning. It was just a blessing for me to get to watch other people worship in another language. It's something I never thought I would get to do. I
never really realized how good I have it at home until now. Being here with
these families make you realize that you take a lot of things in your everyday
life for granted. I’m just glad that I’m getting to be here and experience all
of this. Prayers are always appreciated and I think Danny and Kim would agree! Please
say a prayer for Kim and her family. She lost her grandmother Thursday morning.
Oh, and Happy late Valentine’s Day. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:) </span></span></div>
The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-89347217702309787402013-01-07T17:47:00.001-06:002013-01-13T18:53:29.130-06:00A New YearThis is the day that the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!<br />
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Our father continues to bless our ministry and I want to continue to give Him all the glory! Our feeding center in San Cristobal El Bajo has kicked off its second year of running. We are feeding people from our center in a small part of the village 6 days per week, providing vitamins each day, and teaching them the Word of God each day. Our youth group has started back up meeting every Friday night. We feed the teenagers a small dinner, play games, and teach them the Bible each week. We have been ask by a large non-Christian organization to bring our youth groups together for a special event on January the 26th. This will be a great opportunity for us to share the Gospel with other teens in the surrounding villages. Our ministry has already had its first mission team for the 2013 year. A group from Fairview Church of God, along with Becca Bentley from Georgia and Nathan Hampton from Kentucky, came to work through our ministry December 27th - January 3rd. The team had 2 dentists that served the local people of San Pedro Las Huertas and San Cristobal El Bajo. The team also built a house for a large family that has a very close relationship with our ministry. We hired another full-time employee on faith that the Lord will provide. We now have a full-time staff of 4 people, including our cook for the feeding center. Our ministry took on a small family to assist the children in being able to go to school this year. The family consists of Carmen (mother), Myra (12 years old), and Wendy (7 years old). The two girls would not be able to go to school this year if we would not have stepped in to help. Myra has missed two years of school for having to help her mother work to supply daily needs for them. She will be entering the 3rd grade. Wendy will be entering the 1st grade. Our ministry has already found sponsors for these two young girls for $25 per month for the 2013 year. This will provide the girls with school uniforms, shoes, school supplies, snack money, books, etc. We will also be looking to help improve their home with construction projects. Our children, Brayden and Brianna, will be starting school January 14th. Brayden will be entering the 3rd grade, and Brianna kindergarten.<br />
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Thank you everyone for your continual prayers and support! God bless!<br />
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<br />The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-81639484539723083912012-10-15T23:27:00.001-05:002012-10-15T23:27:44.786-05:00An Eerie Tradition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><em>Traditionally in Guatemala, on November 1<sup>st</sup>, loved
ones visit the graves of those who have passed from this world into the
next. They decorate their ancestors’ tombs with flowers and candles and
eat </em>fiambre<em> (simply described as a traditional dish, served
cold, containing a large and varied assortment of pickled vegetables and
meats). It’s the Day of the Dead, and in Santiago Sacatepéquez, a town
not far from Antigua, the skies fill with a myriad of colorful, handmade
kites. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Preparation for the Day of the Dead celebration in Santiago Sacatepéquez begins forty days before November 1<sup>st</sup>,
when young people form groups and begin the construction of the kites.
Traditionally, young men did most of the work, but today young women
also make kites. Together, they discuss and select themes for the
intricately designed kites. Themes may be political, religious or
cultural and often draw on events from national news.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">All kite materials used are natural. The glue is made from yucca
flour mixed with pieces of lemon peel and water. Ropes used for kite
strings are made from maguey, the same plant from which tequila alcohol
is extracted. The tails of the kites are made from woven cloth. The
frames of the smaller kites are made by weaving the stalks of <em>castilla</em>,
a plant similar to wheat, which is farmed near Santiago. And the
largest kite frames are made from bamboo gathered on the coast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Prior to the Day of the Dead, on the last Sunday in October, the
people of Santiago have a competition to determine the best kite. Kites
are judged based on their colors, construction, designs, and topics. The
townspeople usually show the greatest appreciation for kites involving
the most intricate and difficult details and favor themes from ancestral
Maya culture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On November 1<sup>st</sup> at 4 AM, the cemetery of Santiago
Sacatepéquez begins to fill with families carrying floral wreaths and
branches of flowers to the tombs of their deceased. While cleaning,
repainting and adorning their family tombs, people chat with neighbors,
fondly reminiscing about the deceased. They pray together by the tombs
and share food with each other. Outside the cemetery, vendors sell
special holiday treats and the ever-favorite <em>atol de maíz</em> (hot
corn drink). The bells of the church chime to announce mass, and groups
of young people, carrying kites as banners, begin arriving at the
cemetery. They wait for a strong wind to raise their giant kites to the
skies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The tradition of flying kites in the cemeteries of Guatemala on the
Day of the Dead dates back at least 111 years. During this special time
of year, when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead
is believed to be most porous, people attach hand-written messages to
the tails of the kites. These messages are intended to reach the
heavenly spirits when the kites ascend to the sky, letting them know
that they are wanted and guiding them on their journey from heaven to
earth. The kites test the winds and signal the spirits until four in the
afternoon, when they are lowered and families gather at home to await
the arrival of the souls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">At 4 AM on November 2<sup>nd</sup>, the townspeople begin moving back
towards the cemetery with candles in their hands so the spirits who
have been with them all night can return home. As the holiday winds
down, smaller children demolish their kites as a signal to the spirits
that their earthly visit is over and that they must now return to
heaven. The giant kites, which have stayed in good shape, are raised to
the air one final time. It is believed that the oldest spirits are the
last to leave and the giant kites help lead them back to heaven. Later
the kites are burned inside the cemetery in hope that the rising smoke
will guide any vagabond spirits back to heaven.</span>The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-57253289980097363002012-10-11T21:18:00.001-05:002012-10-11T21:18:53.533-05:00October UpdateOur children, Brayden and Brianna, are finishing up their last days of school for the year. This week they have had final exams. Next week will be practice each day for their end of the year program. Their program will be October the 15th. After that, they have summer break until January. In January, Brianna will be entering kindergarten at Colegio Boston in Ciudad Vieja and Brayden will be entering the 3rd grade at Colegio Kayala in San Pedro Las Huertas.<br />
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Our family is looking forward to the visit home to Alabama in November. All of us are very excited to see family and friends. We are also looking forward to visiting with several different churches and pastors to share about the ministry here in Guatemala. I will be in Alabama from November 1st through November 30th. Kim, Brayden, and Brianna will be in Alabama from November 1st through December 13th. I have to be back because of obligations with the youth camp and VBS with it being summer break here in Guatemala for the kids.<br />
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Our ministry has big plans for the new year. We are continuing our Feeding Center program in San Cristobal El Bajo. We plan to make the program even better this next year and have quarterly big activities. Our youth group has grown tremendously over the past year. So much that we had to split the group into two nights per week. Our 12-14 year olds now meet every Thursday night and our 15-18 year olds meet on every Friday night. We are planning to have even more big activities throughout the next year, and are planning to plug the group into the local church even more. We will have 2 church services this next year that will be led by the youth. There are so many new plans for this coming year that I cannot list all of them on here right now. We plan to share most of the new plans at churches when we visit Alabama in November.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-55516028112735647712012-09-28T12:46:00.002-05:002012-09-28T12:46:32.828-05:00Broke DownOur truck is broke down. This past Monday, as I was on my way to the Tabitha House in Guatemala City, my truck broke down on the side of the road in San Lucas, Sacatepequez. I had to have a wrecker pick it up and take it back to San Pedro for me. The camshaft is broken in two pieces. There are some other parts that are also broken. I am searching for some used parts and hopefully will have it up and running by next week. We had to call off youth group last night. The teens that come on Thursday nights are between the ages of 12 and 14. It is too dangerous for them to walk home at night. We thought it best to just call it off for this week. I am still trying to decide about the youth group for tonight. They are all wanting to come really bad, but I think it is too dangerous for them as well. They are between the ages of 15 and 18. I am using my motorcycle to drive back and forth around Antigua and to the City for now. Everything is going fine with that, I just can´t take the help that usually goes with me each week. Please be in prayer that the truck will be fixed soon. It is a crucial part of our ministry work each week. It is used to carry people back and forth to church on Sundays, for the youth on Thursdays and Fridays, and for Tabitha House and Esteban House in the City on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thanks for the prayers and have a blessed weekend!The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-69082208125600934802012-09-25T10:00:00.003-05:002012-09-25T10:00:22.332-05:00September Update<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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It’s coming on the end of September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rain is heavy and long each day now as
the rainy season is coming to an end as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Brayden and Brianna are finishing up school with only one month left in
this school year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kim and I have been
looking at some different options for Brayden for the new school year which
starts in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The private school
that they both attend is a very good school and it is bilingual, but it is also
very expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are looking at some
other private school options for him to attend next year that are about half
the cost where he has attended the past two years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brianna still needs a bilingual school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we will send her another year to the same
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ourselves as we did last year as we shared at ten different churches in a four
week time period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year we plan to
share at four or five churches and to get to spend a little more time visiting
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nights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, we are currently using
our truck and making multiple trips on these nights for our youth group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ministry van would also be used to help
the church when they need to make group trips to Guatemala City for conferences
and association activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition,
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We are very thankful for all those who partner with us
financially.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are the ones that pay
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put food on our table, put fuel in our truck, support many families and provide
improvements to many homes, and much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We know that without your help none of this would be possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order for us to be able to continue to
live in Guatemala as missionaries we need your continual support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need churches, families, and individuals
to partner with us on a monthly basis. </div>
The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-57082264377961428492012-09-02T08:45:00.001-05:002012-09-02T08:45:28.668-05:00The Joy of Tabitha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The joy of the Tabitha House is something that you cannot describe well in words. You have to experience it firsthand. With being blessed to get the opportunity to work with these children on a weekly basis, I can clearly say that they bring me joy. Every week when I walk through the front door I am greeted with a big welcome song from each class, and a hug from each child. That is how I start my days at Tabitha. Always with a big smile and big hug. It tends to warm the heart with receiving such love as these children give. Without going into much detail, I can say that each of these children come from some of the worst homes, living conditions, and abuse that any of us could ever begin to even imagine. The Tabitha House has rescued these children from having to spend their entire day in the city dump rummaging through peoples garbage for what they can find. At Tabitha they receive love from their teachers, two meals per day, learn Christian songs, Bible, learn some of the things that a preschooler might learn in school, and much more. I have watched many of these children grow up over the past 4 years. I have also watched how Tabitha has grown and how the children have constantly changed for the good in so many different ways. They feel a sense of "safety" when they walk through the doors and always receive love. I think of the scripture that Matthew wrote in Matthew 19:14, <i>But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for such is the kingdom of heaven.</i> I like the way the NIV puts it, <i>Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". </i>Jesus would welcome all the dirty, poor, sinful children that others would not. Jesus' own disciples were turning these children away as the people were bringing them to Jesus to lay hands on them and bless them by praying for them. I ask you who are reading this to take a few minutes of your time and scroll down through the photos on this page. As you do so, pray for them. You may not know their names or their situations, but you can pray on their behalf. Pray for their safety. Pray for their health. Pray for their decisions. And pray most of all for their eternal life.<br />
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<br />The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-34087121718525434062012-08-21T09:31:00.001-05:002012-08-21T09:31:37.242-05:00November Visit HomeThanks to many people from Fairview Church of God, brothers and sisters in Christ from other Church of God churches in Alabama, and a few other people from around the United States - our family will be able to come home for a visit during the month of November! We are so excited to get to come home and visit family, friends, and churches during this time. Brayden and Brianna finish up the school year mid-October. They will be out of school all of November and December for summer break, and begin their new school year in January. Kim and the kids will be able to make a little longer visit. They will be in the States from November 1st - December 13th. I will be in the States from November 1st - November 29th. I have obligations here in Guatemala the first of December. Kim and the kids will be able to visit with family for 2 weeks after I have to leave to come back here. We are booking churches now to share at during our visit. If you would like us to come and share at your church then send us an email at dkblopez@gmail.com. Our schedule will be tight and our time limited. We will attempt to visit as many churches as we can as we did last year. We hope to see you while we are home!The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-88622975132314262392012-08-06T18:16:00.000-05:002012-08-06T18:16:11.576-05:00Ministry VanWe are still in need of a ministry van. We have several uses for a 15 passenger van. It would save us from renting when missions teams come from the States. This would save us tons of money that is being used just towards rentals. This money could be used for vehicle upkeep on a ministry van and towards keeping our truck in top condition as well. I am still picking people up for church every Sunday. Right now, I make 2 trips out in my pick-up truck and fill the bed of the truck with people. I am also picking up and taking home youth every Friday night. Lately it has been raining a lot and they pile as many as they can in the cab, but many are still left out in the bed to get wet. Many of the people here are sick because of all the rain. God has provided us with $8,500 towards a ministry van so far. I am confident that He will provide the rest needed. We have a new goal to reach of $15,000 for this van. That will get us a newer model, turbo diesel that will hold 15 passengers.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-70553831945227427912012-07-23T13:15:00.001-05:002012-07-23T13:15:42.259-05:002013 Missions Team Opportunities<u><b>2013 Missions Team Opportunities:</b></u><br />
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December 27, 2012 - January 3, 2013 (Full)<br />
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March 23, 2013 - March 30, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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March 30, 2013 - April 6, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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May 31, 2013 - June 7, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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June 7, 2013 - June 14, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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July 5, 2013 - July 12, 2013 (Full)<br />
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July 15, 2013 - July 22, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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July 26, 2013 - August 2, 2013 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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December 27, 2013 - January 3, 2014 (available up to 14 persons)<br />
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Above is our open schedule for missions teams for 2013. We have limited the number of team members to 14. This will help us with logistics in housing, transportation, and ministry. This schedule does not include dates for any individual families that would like to visit us and the ministry. This years cost has changed to $450 per person do to the past years expenses. We do not make any profit on missions teams. Every dime is spent towards transportation, housing, food, translators, and ministry expenses while your team is here.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-33963959152191798572012-07-19T00:44:00.001-05:002012-07-19T00:44:58.889-05:00Are You Tired For the Right Reasons?<span class="text 1Cor-15-58" id="en-NKJV-28777"></span><span class="text 1Cor-15-58" id="en-NKJV-28777">Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the
Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.</span><br />
<span class="text 1Cor-15-58" id="en-NKJV-28777"> <i>1 Corinthians 15:58</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Vuzmlb9i74FwXsEjlgQsM7iZgFzI1m2fU8TDMyInWmTfj2NKv4rJ0HAFeufJwHFC9Stwjd8hW8In3GqPwoBkYMGMdosx10G7Fzw_vE-l8SIW11RyHDTA0_6-aFiMwOtz9q0DIB-BaUw/s1600/DSC00016.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Vuzmlb9i74FwXsEjlgQsM7iZgFzI1m2fU8TDMyInWmTfj2NKv4rJ0HAFeufJwHFC9Stwjd8hW8In3GqPwoBkYMGMdosx10G7Fzw_vE-l8SIW11RyHDTA0_6-aFiMwOtz9q0DIB-BaUw/s400/DSC00016.jpg" width="400" /></a>How tired are you? That is the question that I asked over and over to the ones that came to serve alongside us the past 6 weeks. Are you tired for the right reasons? Are you tired because you gave everything you had for Jesus the entire day or for some other unimportant reason? This thought has constantly stayed with me during the time the summer missions teams have stayed with us. When you put your head on your pillow at night, are you so totally exhausted from serving the Lord all day that you go fast to sleep? That is a <u><b>good</b></u> kind of tired! Take a look in chapter 4 of the Book of John. Even when Jesus had stopped to rest from a tiring journey He shared the good news of taking a water that you will never have thirst again. I find that the days I am tired from some other reason besides serving the King - I have no peace. The days I go to bed and I am not exhausted - I am not happy. Let us all strive to be tired from each day because we served the Lord. In that He will give us peace, comfort, and rest.<br />
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<br />The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-75956232758206521032012-04-16T13:22:00.000-05:002012-04-16T13:22:57.313-05:00A Change for Ashley<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Please continue to be in prayer for Ashley. As you can tell from the photos, she is doing much better. Her skin disease is, however, a constant battle. We treated her with 7 days of Doxiciclina, Bactroban, and Hibiclens. She is still using the Hibiclens wash daily. The smile on her face says it all. She is feeling much better. Ashley and her family would like to thank everyone for the prayers that were sent out to God in her name.<a class="addthis_button_facebook at300b" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/druginfo/meds/a682063-es.html#" style="display: block;" title="Facebook"><span class="at16nc at300bs at15nc at15t_facebook at16t_facebook"><span class="at_a11y"></span></span></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter at300b" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/druginfo/meds/a682063-es.html#" style="display: block;" title="Twitter"><span class="at16nc at300bs at15nc at15t_twitter at16t_twitter"><span class="at_a11y"></span></span> </a><a class="mp_print" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/druginfo/meds/a682063-es.html#" style="display: block;" title="Versión para imprimir"><span class="_mpprint"></span></a></div><div class="group" id="printemail_with_addthis"><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " id="mp_s2" style="display: block;"> </div></div><div id="pronunciation"> </div>The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-41077809073496326102012-04-11T08:57:00.000-05:002012-04-11T08:57:32.366-05:00Upcoming Schedule<b>We would like to ask for your prayers for the upcoming visits from family, friends, and churches. </b><br />
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April 26 - May 11 <i style="color: red;">Danny's parents visit</i><br />
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May 24-27 <i style="color: red;">Family Mexico trip (for Visa's)</i><br />
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June 2-9 <i style="color: red;">Church Missions team</i><br />
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June 9-16 <i style="color: red;">Church Missions team</i><br />
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June 18-28 <i><span style="color: red;">Church Missions team</span></i><br />
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July 2-9 <i style="color: red;">Family Missions team</i><br />
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July 9-16 <i style="color: red;">Church Missions team</i><br />
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Anna will be serving alongside us in the ministry from June 1 - July 9 of this year. She will be helping lead 4 to 5 missions teams during her stay. Anna will also play an important role in encouraging both the Guatemalans and the Americans with her joyful spirit and talent in music. You will be hearing from Anna and her experiences in this blog throughout her stay.The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-4248147923322339832012-02-18T21:59:00.001-06:002012-02-18T22:01:34.330-06:00Photos of Norma's New House!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEger2nlJv2qViScfTccKwzOOd8_19qht-AcaDS5CcEd5TUGn0yIiKLDiQOB8vIjO3UA4RjHep_VauuH_FyQiKwsxsKNZUycMZEUY-uYp-v4C7Fk2EgXyu8JGwCQc2Rh9uvIK12n3JjRJWQ/s1600/DSC00477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEger2nlJv2qViScfTccKwzOOd8_19qht-AcaDS5CcEd5TUGn0yIiKLDiQOB8vIjO3UA4RjHep_VauuH_FyQiKwsxsKNZUycMZEUY-uYp-v4C7Fk2EgXyu8JGwCQc2Rh9uvIK12n3JjRJWQ/s400/DSC00477.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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This scripture is what I think Norma has lived out over the past year and a half. She has been able to be happy because of the hope she has been given through her salvation because of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has been patient; even though not having a home to live in for herself and her 5 young children and 2 young sisters after losing it to a mudslide in May of 2010. She has been in constant prayer trusting that God would provide a new home for her one day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Norma with 3 of her daughters and 1 of her sisters</td></tr>
</tbody></table>That day is now! After 2 months of slow construction, Norma will be moving into her new home this weekend! Her and her kids are very excited! The youngest one, Alen (3 yrs), said this just last week, "Momma, that's my house!" Praise the Lord for providing a home for this special family that is so dear to me!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beverly (12 yrs). Sister of Norma that was abandoned by her mother and now lives with Norma.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jonathan and Natasha with Sid and Brayden. 2 of Norma's oldest children.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alen. Norma's youngest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melony. The other young sister to Norma that was abandoned and now lives with Norma.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jocelyn. Another one of Norma's beautiful children.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ashley. Norma's youngest daughter.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>I will be going to take pictures tomorrow of the NEW HOUSE! I will post them in a blog tomorrow evening.</b>The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7694006852888703479.post-2135463060686870612012-01-19T23:13:00.000-06:002012-01-19T23:13:46.787-06:00Changing a FutureThe response to my last blog was overwhelming to say the least. Thank you to those families and persons that showed an interest in Cindy's future. We had many people to send emails saying they wanted to help. We took the first 3 families that sent emails and let them sponsor Cindy for her private education this year. We also had a guy that paid for all of her books, uniforms, inscription fee, and school supplies. To all those that did not get the opportunity to sponsor Cindy, there will be other opportunities in the future to sponsor more children with giving them a better education. This is going to give Cindy the chance to challenge herself and to make something of herself. This opportunity for her could change the future for not only her, but her family as well. If we can continue to sponsor Cindy, and if she continues to do well, she will change the course routine of work for her family. Most public school systems here are not very good and do not challenge the students. Most children in our area drop out of school between 4th and 6th grade. They end up working in the fields, cleaning laundry and homes, or selling food on the side of the streets. This school she is now being able to attend is one of the highest ranking schools in all of Guatemala. The kids that finish this private school go onto a University and come out with some stand-up jobs that most others are not even close to being qualified to fulfill. Thank you to those families that are able to help make a huge difference in the life of this child and her family. I ask that you all continue to pray for Cindy. She is 13 and in the 5th grade. She is the only one in her class that has never had English before. Her new school is bilingual. She has half of each day in Spanish and the other half of each day in English. She is a very intelligent young girl and will do well, but needs your prayers for encouragement. I feel that if she can get through the first half of the year, she will be on track with the other students. We will keep everyone posted on her progress through our monthly newsletter. The Lopez Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479107992674137237noreply@blogger.com0