Are you interested in being a vital part of the GRACE Feeding & Education Program?  Here a couple of ways to become a partner with us: Sponsor a Specific Child–  $40 per month allows the children to receive school supplies, school uniforms, 3 weekly meals, 3 afternoons at the feeding center, a birthday gift, a … More How Do I Sponsor a Child?

Thank you all again for your support with the library. So many of you have been so faithful to go and buy a few of your childhood favorite books to send to Guatemala!  I cannot tell you how it has been such a joy to watch these kids fall in love with reading! Every child … More Gracias!

Several weeks ago, it was brought to my attention that some of the kids may not understand why the “Americans” come to love on them and then leave.  Many of the children deal with insecurities which develop as a part of abandonment from their personal family members.  We have talked to the kids about Tess … More Fiesta!

Written by Tess Scholz As Soy, Deidra, their kids and myself sat around the dinner table last night, Deidra asked me what have been the highlights from my trip and what has been most difficult.  As I sat and reflected on her question, only positive memories from this time flooded my mind.  I am so thankful that … More Highlights!

A Late Blog is Better than No Blog!  We celebrated 4th of July with the kids at the feeding center for two days.  They loved every minute of it!  Hot dogs, Mac and Cheese, Cheese Puffs, and watermelon were served for lunch.  A special thanks to my mom for buying the paper products and decorations … More Happy 4th of July

Today, Soy and Max Lara’s family delivered food to 200 families affected by Volcano Fuego.  These families were not physically affected by the ash or lava and they did not lose their home, however, the destruction of the roads have caused them to be cut off from civilization.  They made the 3 1/2 hour trip … More Volcano Food Distribution

One of our precious boy, Sergio, lives with his 4 siblings and mom in a small block room without lights.  They burn candles at night for light which can obviously be very dangerous.  We have checked on getting electricity for his house but we have been unsuccessful. Two weeks ago we were able to purchase … More Lights!

It is no secret about how much we miss our church fellowship.  So when a team of 48 people from our church and two other precious churches spend a week with us in Guatemala, it is an encouraging and refreshing time.  We have spent the past week being very busy, but loving every minute of … More Our Hearts Are Full!