In times of stress, listen to good music!

From Global Lutheran Outreach missionarie Ben Tino (Serving in Zacapa, Guatemala) write:

The above picture is of some of the musicians from the church here in Zacapa that participated with me the last 2 months in our online musical offerings I mentioned in my previous newsletter. They are all students of mine, and have greatly developed in their musical ability since my time as their teacher. I hope this picture brings as much joy to you as it does to me.

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More still learning!

Hopefully as the COVID hype relaxes, more students will resume music lessons. I continue to teach a handful of lessons each week, and use my gift of music to share with them God’s love, even in their homes.

(Pictured left is me with my student Manuel, serenading his mother with the trumpet on Mother’s Day.)

Instruments needed!

As a musician and a music teacher, I am always looking out for instruments to purchase, or to receive as a gift. Here in Zacapa, I make my rounds at a few secondhand stores where every once in a while they will have instruments.

Recently, I came across a trumpet with its case and a set of bongo drums. As a trumpeter, I can tell you that it is in good condition and is priced at $57.00. It’s a very good price, and another trumpet means another trumpet student! The bongos sound and feel solid, and are priced at $130.00. Bongos would be a great addition to my percussion selection which I constantly use with the younger kids and older students that want to play drums.

If you would like to support my ministry by making a specific donation to purchase an instrument I would be thrilled to receive your gift! Your donation will be greatly appreciated by me and all the future students who will benefit from it. Do you want to donate? Click here!

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