Tuesday 11 August 2015
One of the promises we make when we sign a three-year partnership covenant is to communicate regularly with our partner church. It is the hardest of the promises to keep,…
Read PostTuesday 28 July 2015
I have been blessed to travel to the beautiful country of Guatemala many times, and it seems every time I go, I am changed. I am not alone. Every person…
Read PostTuesday 14 July 2015
At the end of June, seven people from Our Saviors Lutheran Church (OSLC) Circle Pines, MN, and three people from Messiah Lutheran Church in Decatur, GA, came together in Guatemala…
Read PostTuesday 30 June 2015
This newsletter’s feature is a post written by Beth McCabe from ilag.las.rosas: Walking Together in Christ, a blog detailing Bethesda’s recent trip to their companions in Guatemala. As is often the…
Read PostTuesday 16 June 2015
Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley just recently traveled to our partnership congregation, Santa Elena, and I was blessed with the opportunity to be able to travel as a part…
Read PostTuesday 02 June 2015
We are very excited about a first hymnal for the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala. This July we will be printing enough hymnals for all 16 ILAG congregations. Last year…
Read PostTuesday 19 May 2015
It was my honor and privilege to be a part of a delegation to Guatemala in 2013. Bethesda, along with Amazing Grace and Living Joy, are partnered with Milagros de…
Read PostTuesday 05 May 2015
Reflection on the ordination of don Fabián at San Agustín Lutheran Church, August 28, 2014 The people of God at San Agustín Lutheran Church were filled with anticipation and excitement. You…
Read PostTuesday 21 April 2015
I want to sincerely thank the generous people who made the Guatemala Gala a magical night. We heard the reality of the life of our brothers and sisters. Pastor Karen shared…
Read PostTuesday 24 March 2015
Saint Paul Area Synod travelers to Guatemala often find it difficult to explain the purpose of the trips to our companion churches. “But what will you do?” is the question…
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