Another Child Sponsored

We now have another child sponsored through Buena Vista Ministerios!

 Rosario is 11 years old and lives in the Satelite City near Guatemala City.  She is one of seven children and her family would fall into one of the lowest categories as far as being poor.  Rosario started the 3rd grade this January.  She has been going to a public school in her area.  Many public schools here in Guatemala do not have a good school program or education for the children.  Rosario is a very intelligent child that needed a better education and to be challenged to meet her potential.  Because of the generosity and compassion from a family in Alabama, she will now be changing schools to a private school.  This private school will help Rosario catch up to where she should be with her education.  It will challenge her and can help her have a better future.  I am very excited for Rosario and will continue to encourage her with this new step to better herself and her family.  Please pray for Rosario.  Pray that she will understand the importance of her education, and understand that this opportunity can change her life.

It's Official!

It's official!  Anna Craig is our 2012 summer intern!

Anna is a freshman at Ole Miss working toward a bachelor of science degree in chemistry.  She hopes to become a pediatrician and has an interest in medical missions.  In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing guitar, exercising, reading, and talking with her friends.  Her favorite worship song is "Restless" by Audrey Assad.  Her favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:20-21.  Anna's parents played an enormous role in encouraging her to continue growing in Christ after she became a Christian at 6 years old.  It was a slow and steady walk.  However, when she was 16, she started attending Central Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama where her faith grew and relationship with God deepened immensely.  She is thankful for her family and church for helping her to grow in Christ and is very excited to help the Lopez' this summer.

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.