Carlos Visit

 Carlos got to come up for a visit. His main purpose was to visit and fundraise, but we got to hang out and share some fun times together too. He visited and shared in 4 different states, 6 or so churches, and dozens of people. Thanks for those who allowed him to share and hosted him and many other kind gestures. Thanks to those who are now partnering with him in his work in Guatemala. There is still time to support him if you feel so led: https://www.rednuevavida.org/equipomisionero/carlos Check out some pics of his trip below.

Carlos with his amigo Carlos

An Indians game with Carlos

Hanging with friends in Macon Georgia

When we moved to Carlos he was taller than the boys ;-)

Sharing at Indy Metro Church

Hanging with Jake and taking in the scenes.

Sharing at a Hispanic Church in Indianapolis.

We tired him out!

Fundraising Efforts in 2023 - Updated 4/18/2023

 

One of our goals this year is to raise some additional monthly support for our family. We realize that to sustain our family and work long-term and for the transitions we are going through we need to raise $2,000 in additional monthly support. This will cover costs such as rent and utilities that we were not previously paying, fees that are incurred through our new sponsoring organization that we did not have with Love Guatemala, cost of living increases, savings for future etc.

If you are able to support us monthly or increase your monthly support we would be very grateful! Also if you know of someone who might be interested that we could share with please help us make the connection. 

Giving can be set up through this link: www.rednuevavida.org/ourteam/ben or by mailing check or online bill pay through your bank to Red Nueva Vida Inc., 7010 E. Thompson Rd, Indpls, IN 46239

 

We are currently at about 75% of our monthly goal. Please feel to reach out with any questions or if you have someone you think would like to hear more about our work. benjamin@rednuevavida.org or 317-222-0267.

Thanks so much for your prayers and support!

Home Assignment 2023 Update

 

We have been stateside for about a month now and we are adjusting to being here. It has been more challenging for some than others. We are grateful for the time here and to be able to celebrate with family over the holidays. Those are always the hardest times to be away. 

Now that we have a clearer picture of what this year will look like we wanted to keep everyone in the loop. So here are the priorities for this year of home assignment.

• Soul Care: We are taking extra time to tend to the needs of our soul with things like extra time in prayer and the word, counseling, connecting with a local body of believers, sabbath, a 90 days sabbatical, day retreats etc. (Sabbatical is from mid June to mid September so if you don't hear much from us in these months you will know why)
• Family Focus: We are also taking extra time to be with each other and with our extended family.
• Fundraising: We are at about 65% of our monthly needed support so we will be focusing on that especially the first several months of this year. (If you want to hear more about our work in Guatemala send us an email: benjamin@rednuevavida.org)
• Ministry Connections: We are connecting with some of the senior leadership at New Life Network which is based out of Indianapolis. We are also staying connected with and supporting Carlos, Katy and teams in Guatemala. Ben will be making a few trips there this year too.
• Extra Reading and Study: We hope to get some extra reading and studying done on different topics too. (We love having a Library right next door to us)

This statement I heard on a podcast yesterday helped me see this season in a new light. It said: "Missions is not just what God does through you, but also in you by conforming you to the image of Christ, than even when you are back home, God is doing something significant in his mission that is eternally significant."

Thanks for praying for us in this season!