In July 2025, a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala, centered near our community in Santa María de Jesús. The impact was immediate and devastating; many families in our program saw their homes—often built from traditional adobe and cinderblock—severely damaged or collapsed. In the face of this disaster,
Many of you have asked when we might see Jessalyn back at our home churches in person. While she is eager to reconnect, the logistics of international travel currently present some significant challenges.
One of the most gratifying developments this year is watching our mission come full circle. Our original program participants—once young children in our classrooms—are now high schoolers and young adults.
