Bags of Hope

So many of you are part of providing food to many families in Guatemala.   We are still amazed at how God used people to provide for the “Bag Lunches”. I am going to give brief updates over the next several days about the work we have been doing. Monday and Tuesday was spent trying … More Bags of Hope

The Terrific Thirteen

On Friday, my dad challenged all 13 of his blog readers to give towards “Bag Lunches”.  The Terrific Thirteen went above and beyond!   Our goal was to provide each family with one food bag this week.   You can read my dad’s blog for the final count:   http://www.friendshipfamily.net/pastorblog/ We are amazed!  We are humbled! … More The Terrific Thirteen

WHY?

Why?  There are a lot of unknowns at this particular time.  However, one of life’s greatest mystery/unknown is “Why do people read my dad’s blog?”  Outside of the people who are sick, no one knows if the rest of the blog has any truth to it.   Why do people care to read about the … More WHY?

Bag Lunches

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may … More Bag Lunches

GRACE Ministries

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.                James 1:27 (NIV) As we are watching these unprecedented times in our world, we are reminded of … More GRACE Ministries

Colegio JET Newsletter

We sporadically send out a newsletter with updates about events at our school.  Some people may prefer an update through email rather than a blog or social media.  If you would like to receive the newsletter please send your email address to shininglightabroad@gmail.com. If you are a sponsor, you will receive an email by Monday! … More Colegio JET Newsletter

Extra Teachers!

A few weeks I focused on our teachers and staff at Colegio JET.  However, we are blessed to have some extra workers who work with excellence. Last year Lesly did her practicum for college hours at the feeding center.  A few months of practicum led to volunteering.  She is willing to help in any way … More Extra Teachers!