A 41-year-old newsletter: the Heineys’ journey of consistency

Do you know any personal publication with 41 years of history?

Here at GLO, we can’t think of anything that compares.

Next month, Tim and Beth Heiney’s newsletter will celebrate an incredible milestone: 41 years since its first issue, written in February 1984.

“And aside from a few blanks here and there, it’s been about every month!” they wrote in their latest edition.

This isn’t just any newsletter. They’ve filled two large binders with their faithful updates, plus a smaller one for a children’s edition. It’s a beautiful archive that reflects the countless miraculous ways God has worked through their ministry over the years.

What makes their newsletter unique? It’s like a handmade treasure, featuring colorful, hand-drawn illustrations surrounding the text. Even though it’s now sent digitally to subscribers, it retains its personal, heartfelt touch.

Month after month, Tim and Beth pour their hearts into sharing inspiring stories from their ministry in Guinea, creating a testament to God’s faithfulness and their commitment.

“One of the best things about having that history,” they write, “is looking back and reminding ourselves of all the wonderful and miraculous ways God has worked over the years. He has been amazingly faithful and good to us.”

And retirement? It’s a question they hear often. Their response says it all: “Whenever God decides to retire us!”

Subscribe to the Heineys’ newsletter here.

A big blessing: Benjamin and Scarlett Tino’s new family vehicle

Exciting news for Benjamin and Scarlett Tino!

After a year of saving and praying, the Tino family has finally purchased their family car—just in time for two significant milestones: a visit from Ben’s parents in Guatemala, who helped with the purchase, and the family’s move to a new home.

“We are ever so grateful for everyone who donated towards the vehicle, I have all your names written down of your support towards this goal of ours,” Ben shared in their latest missionaries newsletter.

The car, which cost $8,444, was entirely funded through donations.

According to Benjamin, the vehicle is in excellent condition. It “couldn’t have come at a better time as the old Tracker needs a good mechanical eye to look at it,” he added.

“This vehicle has been a big blessing to us and we could not thank each of you enough for your support and encouragement in this,” Ben said.

Over 40 students complete Christian music studies in Guyana

Over 40 students graduated from the “Music for the Churches” program in Guyana last year, according to missionaries Víctor and Belén Rivas.

The Rivas have been running this program in partnership with Guyanese Outreach, a non-denominational Christian organization that collaborates with all Christian churches, offering music training to both equip current church musicians and develop new ones.

In Guyana, most musicians have limited formal training. Between 40 and 50 students of all ages participated in the program.

The program currently serves five churches: Saint Philip Lutheran Church, Agape Full Gospel Church, Olivert Church of the Nazarene, First Baptist Church, and Holy Spirit Fire Pentecostal Church. “More churches have shown interest, and this music program has truly been a blessing to us,” the Rivas shared in their latest newsletter.

“We are hoping that with your help we can continue in 2025. We want to strengthen the music skills in the different churches. Some of the ideas are buying some instruments, like guitars, small keyboards, and violin”, the missionaries wrote.

For 2025, the Rivas outlined several goals: developing an app for the Lutheran Guyanese Hymnal, continuing with the five music groups, and “visiting the brothers and sisters to pray with them and study the Bible together.”

Join this inspiring music project today!

A double blessing: father and son confirm their faith together

Anthony and Alfonzo Freitez, father and son respectively, were confirmed to the glory of the Lord at Divine Providence Lutheran Church in Chile, a congregation led by missionary pastor Adrián Ventura.

Both were beneficiaries of the Temporary Shelter Program for Immigrants run by the Fundación GLO Chile (GLO Foundation in Chile). Now, this father and his young son from Venezuela are official members of the congregation.

But the remarkable detail doesn’t end there. The confirmation was also officiated by a father and son duo, Pastor Adrián and Josué Ventura, who was visiting Chile at the time.

Regarding this pleasant coincidence, Pastor Adrián stated: “This is the first time in 28 years of ministry that I’ve seen a pastor father and his pastor son officiate the confirmation of a father and his son as they become new members of a Lutheran congregation. Thank you, beloved God!”

We give thanks to the Lord for this joy!