Just because......

The kids went into Antigua with some of the team members and had a fun sightseeing day. This was when Bob was going through the kidney stone incident so he and I did not go. The local boys challenged our guys to a basketball game. Not sure who won but they all had a good time.

Playing with the kids

The first two pictures are kids in the 'hood. Little Sandra loves playing with the boys and went squirrel hunting with them. Then her brothers poised her with the 3 DEAD squirrrels-she loved it. The pictures of Adam and Eli each holding a boy was taken at the large refugee camp during one of our VBS days there. Please pray for the locals as the rainy season is just beginning again and they still have much fear. Last night and the night before we had hard rain and one little slide up the road from us. All is well in our area.

Ministry

These pictures show some of the ministry we are doing here. The girls' hula is always well received. The boys' Hauka usually gets a few laughs, though it is not meant to. The Hauka is a Warrior dance that is calling down the power of God before going to battle. It just looks a little odd. Both the boys participate in dramas which the people seem to enjoy. We have ministered in churches, schools, two refugee camps and in our neighborhood. It is such a blessing to us when we reach out and do the things the Lord asks of us. We pray the people here are blessed and drawn to the Lord as we minister to them in the various ways he has gifted us. Please be praying for the people of Guatemala to get beyond religion and receive the Lord.

Easter week in San Pedro Guatemala

Stephanie in SanPedro Guatemala

in Guatemala

Hola, we are doing great. After Bob suffering from kidney stones for the first five days, things are now rolling along. Building block homes at the refugee camp and working with kids. We also have been just spenidng time at two diffrent camps hanging out with the kids and adults. Playing ball, doing bead work, nothing like they do though, teaching a little english, learning a little spanish and getting to know them. WE really desire to develope relationships as we will be here for a couple of months. Please pray we will stay strong in our health and spiritually. The team has suffered minor health issues but is doing well. The food is great. THe people are lovely and very freindly. the camp we are staying at was minorly effected by a small mud slide so we are helping them dig out. We all have beds and moslty hot showers. PTL. I will try to put some pictures on here next week. Adios.

Look Out Guatemala Here We Come!

This was taken at the boys graduation. They had an amazing time here in Kona.

Surfing Fun

Adam Enjoying Life in Hawaii. He learned to surf with his buddy Sam,from Switzerland, Andrew, from New Zealand, and Josh from the good ol' USA.. He hopes to keep it up back in Oregon.

An Angel Among Us

A visit from Emily

We had a great time with Emily here in Kona. Adam and his buddies took her surfing, and yep, she got up and rode a short distance. She was fun to have around , a breath of fresh air for all of us.

Guatemala 2006 Team Picture

This is our team going to Guatemala March 22, 2006 thru May 21, 2006
In the lower left are Hugo and Carmen Rivas and their son Samuel, they are the team leaders. Hugo is from Chile and Carmen is from El Salvador. We are so excited to have them as our leaders and look forward to getting to know them, really know them, in Guatemala. Those of you who have been on a mission trip or any trip really with a group of people, know what I mean! The whole team is looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us. With so many kids this should be a grand adventure. I have learned one of the most important phrases to know in Spanish: "Adonde Esta El Bano?"

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Adam turns 17 in Kona!

Adam had a fun day. The family went to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner and then Adam had a bunch of friends over to the apartment-no surprise there. Can't believe he is one year away from 18!

Bob-o thought I should put a picture of the turtle since I mentioned swimming with it. This is actually a distant cousin of the one I swam with, though they are hard to tell apart!

Barb and Eli

Guess I should put some text with all these pictures. It is not all fun and games here but we do enjoy our down time, what little we have. Adam is learning to surf and Eli is the snorkeling expert. He and I have been several times together and have seen every kind of fish imaginable (well not every kind, but lots) and sea turtles. Today I got to swim right along with one for about 3-4 minutes it was so cool. Classes have been so good and so challenging in many ways. Lots to take in and process every day. Do I fully understand the depth of his love for me? Do I want to be change in my thinking abut the sacred and the secular? Why is not every thing sacred? Why did God create this material world for us to live in and have dominion over? How do I do that in a way that is honoring to Him and a blessing to others? Lots and lots to think and pray about.
We are doing well and await the arrival of Stephanie in the next week or so. She is currently in Japan after having been in India for two months. Can't wait to hear all her stories. Till next time,the adventure continues.

Eli at Hupuna Beach

Loren and Darlene Cunningham,Founders of YWAM

Adam hangin' with some buds