April 2026 - Seeds to Harvest Ministries Ministry Update

Psalm 40:5. “Were I to speak and tell of Your deeds, it would be too many too declare”.  
We had written in our last ministry update that we had had to cancel the Pastor Training class.
Wouldn’t you know that the day after I pressed send on that update, Pastor Erick, our Kekchi Translator  and also teacher of many of the modules of this course, told us that he had recruited a few more for the Pastor Training.  Currently we have 3 and a possible 2 more that we are checking if they can take the course online, as they both work.  Module 1 has been completed and Module 2 will be starting next week.
It is not a large class, but if they remain committed, one Pastor or Church Leader can bring much impact to many in his community, so for that reason we carry on.  


Susana and her family travelled from the remote northern part of Quiche for a March 9 appointment with a Prosthetic team from the U.S..  They were able to take a casting of her stump and will build the prosthetic back in the U.S. as they have access to much better materials there, they said.  Two of the Prosthetists wear prosthetics themselves and really understand the finer details of what is needed.
They will be back around the end of June to fit her with her new leg.  All of this work and the prosthetic is free of charge.  Very thankful for this group who give of their expertise to help so many in Guatemala that would not have the opportunity for a prosthetic otherwise.


In the meantime, we were asked by another missionary if we could help Sandra, an 18 year old girl who was born without her right leg.  We reached out to the Prosthetic Team and they were happy to add her to their June list.  We are always happy to network with other missionaries.  Our help reaches further into the country by doing so.
Leonel, the man who lost both hands in an accident is doing amazingly well with his prosthetics.  He is learning to hold a spoon and to feed himself again, and has been practicing writing with a pen.  He has a lot of determination, and always with a big smile on his face.  
We would ask for prayer for continued healing of his feet and that it doesn’t turn into a bigger issue for him.
We had a wonderful team from Alabama and we sure had a busy week with them.  It started with a special opening Church service in Santa Marta Church at their new Church, with a wonderful meal and children’s ministry after.


The rest of the week we focused on stove installations and children’s ministry in the villages that we visited.  The gospel was presented during children’s ministry as the Moms looked on. 
We did lots of hiking into the mountains, up and down various paths to the homes of those  receiving a stove.  The stoves had all been delivered to the homes a week earlier, so it was just a matter of installing.  There were some sweet moments of prayer with and for the families, as various ones openly shared some of the burdens they were carrying.  It is always a privilege to pray for one another.

The Alabama team also raised funds, enough for 80 bags of food to bless 80 families.  Each bag was about a month worth of food for each family.  It was a real blessing for these families.
We also had the chance to visit the old folks home that we visit regularly.  One of the team members brought each resident a beautiful handmade crocheted handbag, which they loved.We were also able to arrange to take the team to the village of Rio Negro where we had lunch, children’s ministry and then a tour through their small museum which explains the sad history of that area when a dam was constructed back in the 80’s and the Indigenous people in that area lost their land and many lost their lives.  The community is hoping the story is not forgotten, so as to never be repeated.  


The museum in the village Rio NegroWe reported in a past newsletter that Pastor Francisco, the Pastor who was the inspiration for us to proceed with a Pastor training program, had been sick. Unfortunately he passed away about a month ago.  We had a chance to visit and pray with him a few days before he passed. We had given him an audio Bible in Kekchi, and he took comfort in listening to it in his last days.
We went to both his wake and funeral  We have never seen so many people gathered for a funeral.  He was well respected and loved, and will be missed.

We love that the picture used at his funeral was his graduation picture from the Global Action Bible Training.  He was very proud of that achievement.


On Good Friday, we were invited to a new Church to show the film Magdalena in Kekchi.  It represents the gospel well and is a favorite among many.  Erick shared a great message after and we brought Gleaners apple to make a hot ponche to share, and a bag of black beans for each family.


It was this type of event that we started our ministry with and over the years our ministry has expanded to many other areas, as the Lord leads.  



We thank you for your prayers and your financial support for our ministry.  And a big thank you to the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners who donate the medical equipment and Gleaners food, when we have the funds to ship a container.   We couldn’t do what we do without you.

Blessings
Denis and Eileen Nogue
Seeds to Harvest Ministries