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MonthsApril July 2011
Dear Friends and family,
As always we are super busy here in Guatemala. Deborah had our baby, Felicity Grace, on August 1st
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Whether it is a baby throwing up, a child getting his head stuck, something mysteriously breaking, or a local
asking for advice, we keep ourselves pretty busy. God has continued to provide for our needs and keep us safe.
We are still looking for a couple to run our girls home for raped and abused girls. There is a great need. We
received two more calls in the past two months. As you can see above, you can now support us electronically
online. Check it out! (harvestfellowshipchurch.org) Our child sponsorship program is still running. Check it out!(www.orphansponsor.org)April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011
Nate & Lizzie Left After committing for 6 months and leaving after one and a half years, Nate & LizzieHurley moved back to the United States. We are so thankful that they could come and help us as we
first started running the home. Nates computer and teaching skills and Lizzies nursing skills came in
handy many a time.
Josh and Donna Came A couple of months before Nate and Lizzie wereplanning to leave we still had no one to fill their spot. We went to a mission
conference in Florida and ask the church to pray that God would providesomeone. They prayed and God answered. The day after the conference I got
an email from the director of Orphan Resources that they had a couple who
was looking to commit two years at a childrens home. Knowing it was God
and feeling peace they that were sent by God, we spoke with Josh and
Donna twice before they came down. Things have been going great and Joshs car and construction
skills, and Donnas cooking and nursing skills make them a perfect fit!
A church in distress A small local church that had been greatly supportedby Tom Stukenberg, Deborahs father, had some pastoral problems. Being
his relatives, the church decided to ask us to help. Deborah and I hold a
prayer service on Saturdays and a Bible study every other Sunday. A man
from the nearby town holds a church service on Wednesdays and a Bible
study every other Sunday. It is rather interesting considering that more
than half the church speaks an Indian dialect called Tzutujil. We managed
to get their New Testament on an mp3 device. We are able to play the
Bible in their language, and then talk about it. We have also been showing
them missionary videos and talking about them. We are praying a pastor will be found soon so that
the church will be able to grow more.
Support us online @harvestfellowshipchurch.org
Support us online @harvestfellowshipchurch.org
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May 2011May 2011May 2011May 2011 Karina came May 5th Karina came at two months old. She was taken from her
parents because of their addiction to alcohol, a common thing here. She was
small for her age, but very happy. After four days, we had to take her to the
hospital. She had the Rota Virus. She spent six days in a hospital. We had to take
turns staying there because the nurses do not take care of the children in the
hospital. Kids sick with Rota Virus Karina brought with her the Rota Virus. A virus that can
kill babies. All of our babies got it except for one. Many of the children and adults did as well. We had a
very hard couple of weeks, but eventually everyone got better. Thank you for your prayers.
Martinas Surgery Money was raised for Martina to have some plastic surgery. The team that haddone her other surgery did this one as well. After having a plastic surgeon come and look at her and
take photos, the team decided that she would need some skin on her neck worked on and more of her
eyes. The Surgery was a success and Martina can see better and no longer has a tight section of skin on
her neck.
June 2011June 2011June 2011June 2011 Eluid & Esther came out Deborahs sister and brother in law moved out near us for six months. Their
house is being worked on in the city. Eliud teaches most of the children their school. This is a huge help
for us.
Purchased the bulls We purchased two bulls in hopes of saving somemoney. Grazing is free around us and we hope to slaughter them for the
meat. It also gives the kids and I, a chance to learn something. The children
help take care of them and take them to graze.
Started Audio Ministry After getting the New Testament in the locallanguage, we really wanted to use it. None of the churches here use the
Tzutujil Bible because none of them can read it. They only use the Spanish
Bible and the pastors explain what it says. A couple times a week we hook up a stereo system and blastChristian Spanish music and the Bible as loud as we can. Local wood cutters told us it can be heard
coming through the trees at almost a mile away.
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Renting Land We are renting a piece of land 100ft X 180ft for a large garden. We hope to save somemoney and grow our own veggies. We also hope to have extra to sell. As with the bulls, we plan to
learn something new and get the kids involved and learning something they could use in their future.
Team here We had a team here all month. Rich Liester and histeam came and helped with everything. Babies, chores,
cooking, road repair, yard clean-up, and bull castration are justsome of the things they helped with. Thanks a bunch, team.
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Child Highlight
Name: Maria Esmeralda Itzep Zacarias
Age: 13 Yrs
Sex: Female
Home Town: Santa Cruz, Quiche
Arrival Date: Nov. 25, 2010
DOB: Aug 1, 1998
Story:
Maria came to us on Nov 25th, 2010. We picked her up from the court in
Quiche via air. She had a very rough life. From a young age her mother
prostituted her out. Around age 7 or 8, she was taken from her mother by
some neighbors along with all her other siblings. The rest of her
siblings were passed around to people who wanted to adopt them. No one
wanted Maria so she lived in the hospital for almost three years until
finally a woman took her in. Maria lived with her for 2 yrs until coming
home from school one day she was assaulted and raped. The women thenturned her over to the court because she was afraid. Maria has a very
meek spirit and is very loving. Despite all shes been through, Maria
has settled in very well and has received the Lord. Please pray for
Marias emotional healing as well for her schooling. Maria is struggling
in the 3rd grade. Maria loves to help around the house and take care of
the bulls.
Prayer Requests
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PRAISE GOD!!!
For safety in our travels and from robbers.
For baby Karinas recovery
That the new volunteers are doing well
For providing all our needs
That God provided Josh and Donna to help us
That we have had a mild rainy season so far
Deborahs delivery was quick and the baby is healthy
Give thanks to the LordGive thanks to the LordGive thanks to the LordGive thanks to the Lord,,,, forforforfor HHHHe is goode is goode is goode is goodPsalmPsalmPsalmPsalm 136:1136:1136:1136:1
PleasePray
For continued safety in this rainy season and from robbers For the church leaders to find a full time pastor For the people of our town, that they will be convicted to walk the Christian walk That we will have wisdom to raise these children in a Godly home. That the adoption laws will be changed and corruption will be eliminated That support will continue to come in. That God will send a couple to run a girls home for us.
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faithAnd whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faithAnd whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faithAnd whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faithMatt. 21:22Matt. 21:22Matt. 21:22Matt. 21:22
Please keep all of us in your prayers. Feel free to e - mail us at davereichard@gmail.com or call at 011-502-
4407-0519 or 011-502-4407-1480. We would love to hear from people. If you would like to support us on a
monthly basis or to give one time gifts please see the information below on page 4. Please do not write our
names on checks.Attach a note with the check as to who it is for. Thank you all for your support and your
e- mails. God Bless.
Contact Info Below
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How to Contact us
Our Address in Guatemala for letters and packages:
Dave and Deborah Reichard
APDO POSTAL #35San Lucas, Sacatepequez, Guatemala.
For those who wish to contribute and want a tax receipt, please make check out toand send to:
Harvest Fellowship of Colebrookdale
584 Colebrookdale Road
Boyertown , PA 19512.
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harvestfellowshipchurch.org
FACEBOOK Our Facebook page - Manos de Compasion www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=353694937600
Web site Our web sire is finally done! Check it out! guatemalaministry.com
Blog We have a blog where we post the newsletters and write about what is going on. gua-ministry.blogspot.com
Skype Our Skype name is - david.e.reichard
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