GOT Ministries

GOT friends and family. Thank you so much for your part in making GOT Ministries so sustainable and successful in our ability to empower and serve children with disabilities in Guatemala through therapy services.

We are so grateful for our recent growth in 2020, which means we have united with another ministry under the same Directorship as GOT had previously!!! How exciting. This means that we will be posting about our therapy and education services on a new page!

Please find us at the page below starting in January 2021!
Be sure to check it out and "Like" today! https://www.facebook.com/nuevavidaguatemala

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Don't forget to post your questions by tomorrow!

We are so excited to have our first Q&A session with executive director, Megan Lewis. Megan will be answering your questions during a fun and informative video session. This is your opportunity to get all your questions answered about Nueva Vida, our staff, the children, Guatemala and much more.
Simply post your questions in the comments below and we will gather them together for our next video.

Questions posted by Wednesday, October 21 will be included in the video. We can't wait to see what you want to know.

Hello friends! This is just another reminder, if you haven't already, be sure to like the Nueva Vida Guatemala page. We just posted our October e-newsletter as well as information about an upcoming Q&A with Megan Lewis who is in Guatemala for three weeks! Be sure to check it out and "Like" today! https://www.facebook.com/nuevavidaguatemala

The GOT Ministries page will be disabled in a couple months.

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Good morning, friends! This is just another reminder, if you haven't already, be sure to like the Nueva Vida Guatemala page. We just posted a new video that you'll want to check out! https://www.facebook.com/nuevavidaguatemala

The GOT Ministries page will be disabled in a couple months.

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Good morning, friends! If you haven't already, be sure to like the Nueva Vida Guatemala page where we'll be sharing lots of ministry updates. Have a blessed week! https://www.facebook.com/nuevavidaguatemala

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We are so excited to share with you our latest e-newsletter from Nueva Vida. Please take a moment to read about the incredible journey God has taken us on over the last several months.

Over the next few months, we are going to transition the GOT Ministries page to the Nueva Vida Guatemala page. If you haven't already, please take a moment to like that page. We'll be sharing more ministry details, personal stories, videos and so much more. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to you coming on this journey with us. God bless.

September News from Nueva Vida Here to Serve! Everything in its time... God's timing, without doubt, is perfect and He has been putting all the pieces of this journey in place for the last 20 years. So without further ado, we are e

Wishing Guatemala a safe and happy independence day.

¡Feliz día de la Independencia Guatemala!

Collaborating and serving together to bless others! Thank you Casa David Guatemala.

It is such a blessing when we have the opportunity to partner with other ministries here in Guatemala. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Casa David Guatemala for their generous food donation so we may bless our families in Santa María de Jesús. Thank you and God bless!

Did you know?...
Each month we send out a prayer email with prayer requests and praises from our ministry. If you would like to be added to that list, please email us at [email protected] or send us your email via messenger. God bless and thank you for your prayers.

Our teachers and staff have been very busy these last four months...and they can make any gathering a happy place to be.

It's certainly been a challenging four months with schools shutdown in Guatemala, but our teachers and staff have embraced the technology. They have been holding virtual meetings during the week that focus on training and curriculum as well as fellowship and prayer. We are so blessed by their dedication.

Check your mailboxes soon! We are excited to announce our mid-year newsletter is on its way with some special updates.

All of us at GOT Ministries wish you a blessed week.

Important Giving Update from GOT Ministries - https://mailchi.mp/4e92f3a26d2c/hello-friends-we-have-got-news-for-you-4932802

Here is update from Guatemala. Continue to keep our friends there in prayer. May many God-glorifying testimonies come out of this difficult time.

Be sure to check out our news and other important updates from GOT Ministries - https://mailchi.mp/6d4d69ad165b/hello-friends-we-have-got-news-for-you-4916801

Missing our kiddos so much!

This has certainly been unprecedented times in which we are living today and distance learning has been a challenge. What a blessing it is when we receive photos and updates from our kids we serve. We miss them terribly and can't wait to be together again.

Please take a moment to read this update from New Life in Guatemala.

Good morning to our family, friends, prayer warriors and supporters. We wanted to give you a quick update regarding COVID-19 here in Guatemala. First off, our teachers, staff and students are doing well. Our teachers meet virtually a couple times a week and our students are doing in home learning as well.

As of yesterday, we reached just under 2,000 cases. This past Thursday, the President, without warning, locked down the entire country until this morning at 5am. For this coming week, we are permitted to travel within the departments in which we live from 5am-5pm and grocery stores and markets will be open for people to purchase food and other necessities. Other essential services are also open. This coming weekend, the country will be on lock down once again and we will be restricted to our homes. Many families are dependent on selling their goods, produce, etc to be able to have food on the table and sadly, many people are starving. Malnutrition has tripled in Guatemala since January.

We are not posting this information to invoke fear, but rather to inform and to ask for prayer for Guatemala and its people. Pray for those who are hungry; pray for those in dangerous living situations; pray for healthcare workers and first responders; pray for the government officials making decisions daily; pray for missionaries, pastors and churches; pray for our families and communities we serve in Santa Maria de Jesus; pray for revival; and pray that God be glorified and people come to know Him in a more intimate and personal way. Let our fear turn into faith.

We are all missing each other and we can't wait to get back to doing what we do - caring for these kids...face-to-face.

Check out the April Update from GOT Ministries - https://mailchi.mp/141372364ff0/hello-friends-we-have-got-news-for-you-4902337

Good morning, friends. It is our prayer that you are doing well and are safe and healthy. Please let us know how we can be praying for you. You can reply below, or send us a private message or email.

Also, the president of Guatemala addressed the country last night and we wanted to keep you updated as to the state of the country during this COVID-19 pandemic.

For Guatemala, all restrictions previously put in place will remain for at least the next week. This includes no public transportation, traveling only in the department in which you live, only essential businesses are to be open, beaches and parks closed and more. The newest requirement is that masks must be worn 100% of the time out in public or fines will be enforced. Schools, however, will remain closed through the entire month of April. We have nearly 160 cases as of last night and more than 15,000 people are in quarantine as a precaution.

New Life School teachers and staff are in contact with students to assist virtually in continued learning and the teachers are hard at work with their own continuing education training.

During these uncertain times, we continue to use our God-given wisdom as we make decisions regarding GOT Ministries and New Life School. We are adhering to the government restrictions put in place to keep us healthy and safe. Most importantly, we are trusting our Sovereign God. May all people draw near to Him during this time and always. God bless.

Good morning friends. Another quick update from Guatemala. Yesterday we had a spike in cases and are now at 70. Typically, this week, there would be millions of people flocking to Antigua to see the sawdust carpets and processions. Instead, the Guatemalan president announced that during this week before Resurrection Sunday, no one is permitted to travel outside their department in which they live and Antigua is completely closed to non-residents.

We know that businesses are hurting and there are so many families who are hungry and our hearts are breaking. We may not understand, but we must trust in our living God and draw near to Him, His Word and His promises - not just during this time, but always. We want to encourage you to draw close to your family this week and remember the sacrifice He made for you. God bless.

Just a quick update to our US friends. The president extended our shelter at home in Guatemala until April 12. There is a possibility it will be extended, but we won't know until closer to the date. There are just under 50 cases here and the government, police, hospital workers and many volunteers are doing an amazing job. The teachers at New Life are busy with at home studies and training as well and are able to stay connected through virtual meetings. We continue to pray for the Santa Maria community, Guatemala, the US and the world during this time.

Lastly, if you have any prayer requests, please comment below. We want to be able to pray for you and any specific needs you may have. God bless.

A Special Update from Guatemala - https://mailchi.mp/cbc427dd90c7/hello-friends-we-have-got-news-for-you-4884942

Hello friends. Just a quick update. We are all doing well here in Guatemala. The president continues to make wise decisions to keep the people here safe and contain the COVID-19 virus. Presently, there are 19 cases here in Guatemala. Public transportation continues to be halted, the majority of businesses remain closed and a strict 4pm-4am curfew has been put in place for at least the next week.

We continue to pray for our countries and governments as they battle this pandemic. We also pray for those battling this infection. We keep those in prayer who can't leave their homes or small villages to purchase essential needs. May God give us this wisdom, power and grace we need to minister to others, serve others and show others the love of Christ. God bless.

Hello friends, prayer partners and supporters. We know you have received an over abundance of news regarding the Coronavirus, but we wanted to provide a quick update regarding the state of Guatemala. On March 13, we were notified of the first COVID-19 case in country. That person was quickly quarantined at a hospital facility and precautions were immediately put into place - classes have been suspended for the next three weeks. Also, the borders are closed, gatherings of more than 100 people have been cancelled including church services, sporting events, concerts, etc., malls and shopping centers have also been closed and public transportation halted.

As of today, there are six known COVID-19 cases and they are quarantined in the local hospital. Life here is cautious but calm. We are not living in a state of fear, but using the wisdom God has instilled in us to provide the best care for our families, friends and neighbors. We are so grateful for the quick action of the Guatemalan president and supporting government who put these restrictions in place. The president has also been addressing the country daily. We will update you on any new information as we receive it. God bless.

Hello family and friends. We wanted to reach out and share that Stephanie, Andrew and Megan are safe and happy in Guatemala. We have been impressed with the Guatemalan president’s response to the pandemic. Don’t worry, we still have lots to do and will continue to be working hard for our families. The school has been shut down for the next 20 days, which means the celebration has also been postponed, and most public transportation and stores have shut down as well. There are only a very few cases here in Guatemala and the country is being very proactive. Our children and families are safe. We love you all and appreciate your prayers and support from afar. Andrew Lewis Stephanie Faulkner

A Special Celebration at New Life School Guatemala - https://mailchi.mp/3309e24a693d/hello-friends-we-have-got-news-for-you-4860978