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MonthsAug. Nov. 2012

We have had quite a bit going on here in Guatemala. We have had lots of answers to prayers and

blessings and lots of struggles. God has helped us every step of the way. He has protected us and he has

provided for all our needs. Pleas continue to pray for us as we raise these children to be men and women

of God.

AugustAugustAugustAugust Kids baptized - Some of the children got baptized in the lake.

Praise the Lord!

A trip -We took the children toa city and we stopped at a

couple import stores that sell

used items from the US. We

also got to eat at Burger King.

That stinks! - Our septic tankfilled unexpectedly But no damage done. We

dug a new one and are now stink free.

A prayer answered - A couple, Wilmer and AnnaMary Zimmerman, committed to come and be the house parents in our other

home for abused girls. We have been praying for this for about two years. We

hope to have the home up and running my March or April.

Dental team - We hosted a dentist team that was able to work on 46 people inthe local town of Tzanchaj.

SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember Kids program - We were invited to sing some songs at a church in the

town. The kids did a great job, and we got to make some new friends.

Independence day! - For Guatemala that is. As is custom, we ran tothe local town with a banner and a torch. We also made Guatemala

flag cookies.

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober Life Church - From Tennessee came down this month for 10 days.

They were a huge help and a blessing to us as well as to the

community. They did a great VBS for a local church and put a

concrete floor in our shed.


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Josh and Donna Peachey - Left after helping us here for a year and six months. We are very thankfulthey came to help with school, maintenance, and watching the kids on our days off.

Spending time - We got to spend allot of time with the kids this month as school is out. We went on anumber of outings this month and did many activities.

Volunteer came - A male volunteer, Logan by name, came and has committed two months to help uswith the maintenance as well as do activities with the kids.

Yelsi off to face the world - After living in the home for the past nine yearsof her life, Yelsi is off to face the world. She plans to go to China to helpDeborahs sister and then on to India in hopes of helping abandoned and

abused girls.

Surgery - Lucia had her appendix removed on her birthday. Praise the Lordwe caught it before it got too bad. The surgery went well and she is now

100%.

NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember Last minute help - Phoebe, a female volunteer, came on rather

short notice to fill in a gap of time we had without a volunteer.

Help couple - We found out this month that a couple will bemoving themselves and their family to serve here as our

helping couple. They will help run the school, babysit the kids,

maintenance, and with the other ministries we have. Praise the

Lord for a quick answer to prayer! Concert we helped

host a concert in

Santiago. We had over

2,000 attend. There were four bands, one of which was from

the United States. There was a pastor from Mexico, as well as a

professional BMX rider from California. A number of people gotsaved and many have been asking when they are coming back.

A trip to the horse ranch We took the kids to ride at a local horse ranch. It was a lot of fun andeveryone got to ride.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. The photo document that came with this has photos and

comments on more of the things we have been doing. As you may remember from our last newsletter, we

have had a Christian counselor coming for the past six months or so. We had some hard times with the kids

dealing with their problems, however it seems we have passed the harder working through phase, and are

now in the healing stage. Please continue to pray for the kids here as they heal from the abandonment and

abuse they have suffered from. Please also pray for us as we need wisdom and patience to raise these kids.

Thanks and God Bless,

Dave, Deborah, David, and Felicity.

Please see bottom 2 pages


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Child Highlight

Name: Angel Alexander Palencia

DOB: August 16, 1999

Age: 13

Sex: Male

Home Town: Mixco, Guatemala

Arrival Date: May, 2002

Story: Angel and his two siblings were born into a broken home. His

mother didnt care for them and kept them locked in a one room basement

apartment alone. Angels mother and father were alcoholics and his

father has since died. His grandmother took care of them for some time,

but after a while the grandmother decided she could no longer care for

them and was afraid of their mother coming after her. She then turned

them into the court for protection. Angel is a leader and likes to build

and invent things. He likes to care for little kids and is good withanimals. Angel is good at witnessing to Jehovah witnesses or others who

try to contradict what the Bible says. Please pray that he will seek God

for his future and grow closer to Him more each day. Angel is starting

6th

grade in January.

Prayer Requests


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PRAISE GOD!!!

God has provided a couple to be house parents at the new home!

God has provided a helping couple!

God has kept us safe, even through a 7.4 earth quake.

God has provided for our financial needs.

We will be digging a well very soon!

That God gave Deborah and I the opportunity to care for these children.

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 That the well costs will be lower than estimated That the two new couples and their children will adjust well to the change in culture and life style That God will continue to provide the support for the home as well as the new home. For patience and wisdom 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 [email protected] 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 ournames on checks.Attach a not 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

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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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