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Sunday, 20 July 2008

Some of you may have seen the following, but just in case....

Please be praying for Guatemala.
As with many places in the world today, we face economic problems here in Guatemala. It affects everyone, but most of all the poorest are hurt the worst.
If you like statistics, here are a few...in April, the Consumer Price Index showed inflation of 4.32%, the highest ever recorded here. Over the past year prices for the basic staples, rice, tomatoes, vegetable oil, beans, corn, etc. have risen more than 50%! Groceries in general have gone up about 50% in the last year. That means a year ago if we paid $200 for a load of groceries, now that same amount costs $300. Yet, the poor here are not earning any more today than a year ago. Please pray.
Economic hardship like this also creates desperation in some, so crime increases, violence increases, the peoples sense of security decreases. Please pray.
Please also pray for the entire missionary community. It affects us also. While we are comfortable in comparison with the poor, it is making us cut back in areas also, which can affect our ability to do ministry. We missionaries receive a double whammy in a sense. Not only are prices skyrocketing, but we receive our salaries and ministry funds in dollars. The dollar is falling in value concurrently, so the money we get from the states for our subsistence and ministry falls far short compared to even six months ago.

This was put together by a friend here who has been here about two years, and I wanted to pass it along for increased insight.

We're doing o.k. down here, and would love to hear from you all. Please jot a quick note now and then...you don't know how encouraging it is to hear from you.  

We'l try to keep up with this blog, so please tune in on occasion.  Continue to pray for our spanish and that we are able to be a blessing to those God has brought us to...

Niel & Diana 


Posted by Niel & Diana at 11:36 PM BRST
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Monday, 21 July 2008 - 9:01 AM BRST

Name: "Tom Kruer"

Neil, great to hear from you and the wonderful news about citizenship. How is the language classes going and are you picking it up?

Have you been able to talk to the folks more at the language school about their faith? We are praying for their salvation.

Things here are doing well, tonight we have our mens group and it is continuing to grow each month. We have a group of about 25 on a regular basis and some months reach 45. Please keep this ministry in your prayers.

In Oct. I will start a Dive to the Deep class for men on Men Leading the Charge. Hoing that God can use me to reach the hearts of our men.

Pam is doing well. Alex and Sars are both working and please pray that we can get them their own place soon.

Leaving the 29th for Costa Rica. Talk at you soon. Love Tom & Pam

Monday, 21 July 2008 - 10:56 PM BRST

Name: "kassie"

We sure are thinking of yall and pray that you are doing well. We pray for you to soak up that espanol and to really connect with those the God sent you there to minister to. I so badly wish that we could fly in with supplies for your clinic in August. I remember going to San Antonio as yall had suggested. What a nice little town. I will pray for your meds and try to get the word out. Love Yall, In Christ, Kassie

Tuesday, 22 July 2008 - 10:19 PM BRST

Name: "Cathy Hendrickx"

Hi Guys,

Your e-mail was perfect timing.  I have been putting together about six years worth of scrapbooks and as I find your pictures, notes, etc. I have prayed thoughtfully for you.  Oh, how we miss you guys, but know that you are defininitely doing the Lord's work.  

Love,

Cathy and Dave 

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