Shining Light Abroad Ministries

Random Observation and Reflections: It has been one month since we have officially moved to Guatemala, and we have reflected on some of the things we are discovering or being reminded of while living here. No one is in a hurry!  There is no such thing as a “fast” when it comes to a grocery … More July 19th

We have spent the past two summers in Guatemala and this has always been about the time I start to look forward to seeing my church family again!  We have attended Grace Community Church at the feeding center this summer where the music and preaching is in Spanish, no Sunday school, and no nursery!  (No, … More July 17th

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 Continued from Wednesday: Is the feeding center making a difference?  Three and half years ago Lazaro found a small boy working in the El … More July 14th

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 Last summer Mr. David Bosarge came on a typical mission trip to serve and spend time with Sergio, his sponsored child from the feeding … More July 12th

Continued from Wednesday: ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’  Matthew 25:40 As we were riding with Luis, the principal, I asked the one question everyone thinks about when seeing a ministry, “Where do you receive your financial support?” … More My Special Treasure School

Last summer Pastor Ben introduced us to the ministry of My Special Treasure School in Chimlatenango.  This is a school that we have grown to love for the simple fact they a faith-based ministry who are striving to change the lives of children through spiritual, physical, and educational means. In 2011, Pastor Luis and his … More My Special Treasure School

Since there will not be a blog entry tomorrow, we want to express our gratitude for the men and women who are currently serving or have served our country.   Soy’s family is thick with people who have served in the military so the men and women are always dear to our hearts.  We have … More July 3rd

Why has there been no blog entries this week?  If you have ever participated in one of my dad’s missions trips then you completely understand.  There is no rest for the weary! Monday Morning began at 4:30 am with Mr. Kenny’s accident and Mrs. Sanna’s cooking.  We are grateful that Mr. Kenny’s accident was not … More June 30th

We have been blessed to spend the first two weeks in Guatemala with familiar faces!  We enjoyed spending time with people from Friendship, Ethelsville, and Thelma.  No one had to rock the group to sleep as they were exhausted from traveling all day.  My dad, Dana and I were in charge of cooking breakfast for … More June 23rd