Hello Everyone, October 4th, 2019
The new law for establishing the official Guatemalan Sign Language is Bill #5603. It is currently before the legislature for discussion. They were supposed to meet this last week and in fact Elvis and Jonathan drove to the capital in support and to answer any questions but there were not enough congressmen so they cancelled the session. The bill puts the Ministry of Education and CONADI in charge of implementing the different aspects of the law. GDM is working directly under these two organizations giving support, advice and counsel on issues that affect the Deaf. Please continue to pray for this bill and for our involvement in the whole process.
Now for some exciting news that needs a huge amount of prayer. We found some property not too far from our current location. I have attached a couple of pictures. I talked with the owner and he is willing to donate several acres of his more than 100, but there is a catch. He has 45 pregnant cows and is needing someone to manage a dairy business for him where they would make cheese and cream (something they eat of a lot of in Guatemala). This could provide many jobs for the Deaf in Jutiapa. We don’t know anything about running a dairy business. Ideally, we are looking for a dairy farmer in the United States who wants to be a missionary. Not too difficult, right? God owns the cattle on a thousand hills. Surely He knows a dairy farmer who is willing to come to Guatemala to train deaf people in the dairy business. This is one of those God things where only a great and powerful God could put together a plan like this. So please pray for the right person and all the details to fall into place.
Our Awareness trip across the USA starts today, Saturday. We will be speaking in three deaf churches, a hearing church and three Hispanic churches as well as Liberty University classes. Please pray for safe travels for us and that every place we speak the people would be encouraged and want to get involved supporting us in prayer and financial support.
Thank you for praying and supporting us financially.
In His service,
Greg and Jeanette Summerville
P.O. Box 809, Twin Peaks, CA 92391 USA Phone 909-233-4271
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