Good evening, everyone!  It was pointed ou to me that its been awhile since I've updated this page.  Sorry!  Maybe partially because some not so great stuff has occured that I need to report on.

    As beautiful as this place is, Guatemala does have an underbelly we'd really like to ignore.  All the more reason to be here ministering as God leads to make impact at the individual level.  

Diana's sister (see previous blog) was on her way to the airport in Guatemala City via professional shuttle when they were pulled over with 5 other vehicles by a group of professional "banditos" with guns and masks and were fully robbed.  Money, watches, jewlery, cameras, etc.   Noone was hurt..at least physically.  Linda, Di's sister, was able to to help other passengers due to her dependance on our Lord.  We have learned that police sometimes join the "other team" on their days off.  Playing "cops and robbers" is a childrens game in the states...here, it's a vocation.  This on top of Diana's  being pick-pocketed the week before....

We have a run-off election here in November between a couple of guys for President..neither of which are very desireable. One would greatly increase military presence throughout the country, approaching marshal law.  The other has a history of new-age, satanic involvement.  well, at least we don't have Hillary to worry about. 

Been raining alot...sorry we can't refer some of it to Georgia!  Supposed to soon be int the dry season, though.  Once we have a few days looking so we can do some major roofing work.

Pray  for guys interested in doing a men's study I am organizing.  It's classically been a tough sell here, but much needed. 

We continue to be blessed in many ways here, and it is good to know yhou are in God's will in your life and vocation.  Was out jogging this morning while counting the many blessings.  I'll concentrate on relaying those to you nest session.  Thanks for your prayers and support.  niel.