Growing Godly Leaders

As students across Canada are starting back to school, we’re very aware that kids in Guatemala don’t always have that same opportunity. In fact, when Vida students graduate from elementary school, many face a lot of pressure to leave their studies and to begin working in some capacity. It’s part of life in “survival mode” where even children are expected to help put food on the table and contribute to the family finances. That’s why we’re so excited about the Vida Extension Program that operates out of our Chijacorral and Mocohán campuses. It’s a distance learning program especially designed for those of our students …

Is it construction season where you’re at? It sure seems to be in Guatemala right now! We’re so excited to share some updates of what you’re building with us at Impact Ministries: Agua de Vida Chijulhá School Three classrooms are going up at our newest school. Agua de Vida Chijulhá is our fastest growing school, and they’re quickly running out of room! This expansion allows for a computer lab and for every grade to have its own classroom. The impact of each classroom may soon double – Impact Ministries is in process of applying to also offer a Junior High program in the …

Have you ever wondered whether sponsorship actually makes an impact? Does it really change lives and futures? Impact has been connecting sponsors with sponsor children in Guatemala for over 20 years – and we’ve seen some of those kids become teachers in our schools and leaders in our ministry. Kids like Gabriel, who thought his future would consist of selling firewood. But God had different plans for him. Did you read his story in our newsletter? If not, take a few minutes to read it right now Gabriel – middle of back row My name is Gabriel. Before I started attending school, I used …