Susie and Stana

These two gregarious women visited us in mid-June for a day on their way to Xela for language school. They had met Padre Horacio and Esther while they were in Minnesota visiting and emailed us to see if we could help with some logistics of their visit but also had time to host them for a day. We, of course, were happy to help and to host.

They were so gracious and so invested in their visit. We brought them to one of the new churches in the ILAG, in Porvenir called “La Santa Cruz.” Many of the women were able to come for an hour in the afternoon to meet these two women. Susie and Stana were surprised and honored that the women had gotten together for them and really engaged the women of the church asking what their hopes are for the future and a bit about the history of the church. We were given coffee and a piece of bread… each of us guests receiving a ceramic cup while those of the community drank out of disposable cups.

After a short rest and lunch in the Lutheran Center, we went to visit our Lutheran elementary school in El Mirador. Both Susie and Stana are teachers so I can say without a doubt that both the children and the two women enjoyed their time. Each class welcomed them and shared a bit what they are learning. My second and third graders sang head, shoulders, knees and toes in both Spanish and English. Susie and Stana took time to speak with the teachers, supporting them and sharing ideas.

They also brought donations of the shampoo and soap variety but also clothing. Which will be greatly appreciated throughout the church.

On so many levels, it was a refreshing visit. It is always enjoyable to share our ministry with people from other parts of the church universal, but they were delightful and open and truly listened to the voice of the people.