GO!

In our 33 years of service to the Lord in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Colombia, we prayed and supported others who responded to God’s call, including our children and their families. But now the Lord has said to us, “Go yourselves!” Who, Us? We were simply waiting for our retirement. But how can we say no to the Lord? Jesus left everything to come and save us. Our Lord sends us to continue His work.

“It’s a call to die,” we were told, and since September 15, 2022, when we arrived in Guatemala, we have confirmed it. Dying to the safety of known roads, stores, prices, expressions, customs, routines, doctors, ministry. To die to the friendship and love of a great church we were serving, And above all losing those we love most, our children, grandchildren, family. We had our first Christmas without them. There were no Christmas cantatas or special programs to lead as pastors of a local church.

What was achieved in 33 years of marriage and ministry, was reduced to six suitcases with clothes, expectations and a lot of fear. Memories and tears continually flow as we think about the long history that lies behind and the uncertainty of the future. But we are sure, it is God who is at the helm! In Him we hope and take refuge.

We were greeted by a friendly, warm country, with an enchanting climate and landscapes, with great contrasts and many needs. We found big-hearted people here - the members and leaders of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Guatemala. They have made the transition easier, loving us only through grace. We are amazed asking ourselves, who are we to them? We are only the new and unknown missionaries from distant lands. There is much to do, we are His instruments and He will do it!

We thank the Lord immensely for you who pray and give of your resources for missions, this is another way to obey and respond to the Lord’s call. The world is in crisis, in need of Salvation, therefore...

GO! Do not Hesitate, Step-Out!