Growing Godly Leaders

Teacher Evelyn teaches Kindergarten at Vida Chamché School I started studying at a Vida School when I was six, and continued all the way through Teacher Training. My teachers spoke to me about God’s love and the wonderful things He can do in our lives. And brothers and sisters traveled all the way to Guatemala to bless children like me through children’s ministry. Each year, I received gifts such as shoes and groceries. I was always so excited. I knew behind those gifts was a sponsor who was supporting me, and I thanked God for them. Every morning, I received…

Hector was still a teenager when he first joined a devotional at Les and Rita’s home. At that time, he could never have imagined that this small group would soon become the Río de Vida Church and that one day he would be its pastor! Today, Río de Vida Church has grown from those early prayer meetings into three congregations, with each congregation growing local leaders and reaching its community. Devotional times – now called connection groups – still meet in addition to more formal church services. And when all three congregations come together for a joint worship service, more…

January is such an exciting time in Guatemala! Can we share some of the excitement with you? SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION Vida Schools are back in session! In Guatemala, the school year runs from January to October, so it’s new grades, new teachers, and for some of our children, their very first chance to attend school! Please pray for families who are still deciding whether or not to send their children to school this year, and please pray for our teachers and for our students, that they would start the year well. If you’re looking for a child or…