Fred & Nancy Klassen are committed supporters of Global Shore and live in the small community of Gem, Alberta. We had contacted them about a month prior to the below event to brainstorm fundraising possibilities as we have provincial fundraising targets for each of the four provinces where we have a presence (BC, AB, MB andRead more
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From Ellarie: I chose to celebrate my 8th birthday with 100 at a Hundred because I heard that a girl at my church did that. Then I said “I want to do that too!” In February my dad had gone on a trip to the school in Guatemala. He had sent us lots of picturesRead more
Chris’ perspective: Wow! Fifty…that came a lot quicker than I expected! Who knew that your body could age 30 years and leave your mind back in the ’80s? By the time you reach 50, you’ve blown out enough candles and received enough gifts that a) you are thankful for those single, numeric candles that sayRead more
Kayla Janzen is a Grade 11 student at Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsford, BC. This March she and eight of her school mates gave up their spring break to serve us for two weeks. We asked Kayla what the most impactful part of the trip was for her: The word ‘worship’ gained a whole newRead more
Thirteen Students Who Beat the Odds When we say “beat the odds” that’s exactly what we mean. This piechart represents the total number of students enroled in the various levels of education in Guatemala: primary (JK – Grade 6), basicos (Grades 7 – 9) and carrera (upper secondary). While 70% of the total student enrolment isRead more
After being in Tizate for over a week, the only way I can explain the way I feel is to say that its like being a part of a family here. Global Shore is committed to not just “doing life” with this community but actually living life together. The teachers in the school teach withRead more
A decade ago, when the school was just a small kindergarten class, we were told by some development workers in the area that we were wasting our time and that we could expect most of our students to drop out by grade six. It was sensible advice; many families in the communities we work inRead more
So Much More Than Camp Camp! Maybe the word conjures up memories of chaotic games, summer canoe trips, and campfire shenanigans. For many of our Guatemalan students the word reminds them of a time they encountered the love of the Father in a radical way that redefined their lives. For six years now the staffRead more
As part of the student program, I loved being involved in the children’s ministry, sitting on the ground surrounded by crayons, paper hearts, and kids. However, God also taught me a significant lesson this summer through the ministry of my Guatemalan host family.Read more
During my time in Guatemala I had the privilege of going into Antigua for two mornings every week to do evangelism. Antigua is a city full of historical culture that attracts many tourists throughout the year and it was ideal that this location was only approximately 30 minutes by bus from the village where myRead more