GTF0004 – Horizon: Empower the Orphaned

Sarah ShearerJune 22, 2021Family First, Guatemala 0 comments

EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION

TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION The brightly decorated classrooms are divided into arts and reading areas. Teachers sit with students in small groups, helping them sound out words and read books on their own -- some of them, for the very first time. The students work through their classwork, with access to help, in a positive, productive atmosphere. ..

Sarah ShearerJune 3, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

FOOT WASHING: AN ANCIENT RITUAL AND EXPRESSION OF LOVE

FAMILY STORIES A FROM-THE-FIELD EXCLUSIVE FOR QUEJ-PONS FAMILY SUPPORTERS AN ANCIENT RITUAL AND PRACTICE OF LOVE In the week leading up to Easter this past April, the Quej-Pons family took part in an ancient ritual on Maundy Thursday. The event was part of the Awana curriculum, a program for kids to learn what the Bible says..

Sarah ShearerMay 21, 2021Uncategorized 0 comments

GROWING VALUES

FIELD NOTES STORIES OF INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT A MORAL MURAL Younger children at Casa de Esperanza are growing — and they’ve got leaves to prove it. Clarita, Ammy and Crissly joined other young children in the community for time of learning all about personal values — think respect, friendship, honesty, patience and more. Following this..