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In a recent interview, Julianna (our Executive Director in Guatemala), emphasized again the importance of unity between Canada and Guatemala in our organization. In the founding years of our ministry, we received several words that within our ministry there was a profound connection between Canada and Guatemala. “It’s hard to know all of what thatRead more

In October of last year, we celebrated the promotion of our Grade 9 Básicos students. They’d finished the general education requirements for students in Guatemala—a significant achievement—and were ready to move forward, selecting a Carrera stream for their continued education. Jaime was one of the Básicos students who would cross the stage that day, andRead more

Six students are graduating this year from our Carrera school, from our two-year Graphic Design career program. These are the first students to graduate from our school, so this is the first opportunity we have to see our vision truly fulfilled, completed. We spoke to Jasmin, the director of our carrera school, and asked her aboutRead more

Torreana Goodman is one of the participants from the Summer Program this year! Read about her journey with the Lord this summer in Ontario and Guatemala:  Global Shore’s Summer Program has been a great opportunity for me to experience growth in my faith through seeing God’s movement in three very distinct Christian groups. Before taking partRead more

Dave and Helen Suderman live in Port Rowan, Ontario and have been involved with Global Shore for over 7 years. This February, Dave, Helen and their children and grandchildren came down to serve with us for two weeks. Here is what Dave said about having his family with him in Guatemala:   Two years agoRead 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

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

Hola!! My name is Jen Robinson and I led a team of eight girls from Trinity Western University just now in May. They were very enthusiastic, joy filled, and ready to serve in whatever way possible. We did a lot of laughing and joking, but also got serious and sought the Lord through worship, prayerRead more

Here is one story of something amazing that happened during our Mission Trip to Guatemala in May. Four people from our team– Braden, Keiran, Jenny, and I– went to Antigua on Tuesday, May 5th. We went with no plan, but with a heart to be led by the Lord to whomever He wanted to leadRead more