October | 2020 | News from the Field

Welcome!

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

I hope you enjoy this brief update on the latest events with me. My week mainly consists of private lessons, (now two new students, ukelele and flute!) and a few odd projects I am working on. In regards to the pandemic, Guatemala no longer has nationwide curfew, restaurants and most other gathering locations are now open, and the virtual school year is coming to an end! We thank God for all He has done thus far, and for His continued care over everyone.

Remembering Pastor Gerardo

I start this letter off with sad news. This past week one of the former Pastors of Zacapa was called to his heavenly home after battling a severe illness for many years. Pastor Gerardo retired from his pastoral duties in the church a few years before I got to Zacapa. He passed away on October 6th in his home, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, and the funeral was held the next morning in our church. He was 74.

The videos continue!

If you had not noticed in my previous newsletters, I have been recording my music students these last several months playing church songs and posting them on youtube.com and Facebook for all to watch. It has been a way to keep my students learning and motivated during these times of isolation. You can watch them below by clicking on the links.

Video of choir singing on Independence day, click HERE.

Video of sunday school songs medley, click HERE.

Stayed tuned for the next video coming out on October 31st, Reformation Day!

My dog

I still have my dog, Jenga. In my free time you can find us at the church. While I practice different instruments she attentively listens.