The Presbyterian Church (USA) released this story about the financing of our new building by PILP (Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program).  Click here to read the story.

From: Karla Koll <kakjtb@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Subject: January Prayer Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers,
 
A new year has begun, at least according to one calendar. In the liturgical calendar that governs the life of the church, the new year began five weeks ago with the start of Advent. New Year’s Day falls right in the middle of the twelve days of Christmas, a time set apart from the normal rhythms of daily life, when we celebrate God’s coming among us as a helpless child. Once again this year I’ve had the opportunity to appreciate living in a context where most institutions shut down from before Christmas until after Epiphany.
 

From: Karla Koll
Date: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Subject: November prayer Letter

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

September has begun. In Guatemala, September is celebrated as the "Month of the Fatherland". Central America gained its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. As always, there will be lots of parades with marching bands. Here in Quetzaltenango, the Independence Fair lasts more than a week.

But Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves" (Luke 22:25-26).    Read more -- click here.