Marmalades for Mission!

Actually it´s more like jam, and cupcakes but you have to be a bit creative when translating catchy signs!
This month, I´m supporting Miriam in her fundraising activities. Miriam is Guatemala and is due to go to Cuba to serve with the Baptist Seminary there from September. So she´s in the process of visiting different churches in order to present her project and ask for support.
Most churches in Guatemala are not accostumed to sending missionaries or supporting them, as many of them have a history of being the ones to receive help. But the conversation is beginning to change as more and more churches recognise their responsibility (and the privilege) of being involved in God´s mission all around the world. Also Guatemalans are often reluctant to make commitments over the long term because they have a spontaneous culture rather than one focussed on planning, and because employment in Guatemala is quite uncertain. All of that means that raising sustainable support for missions can be a challenge. But it´s been great to see the response to Miriam as people capture the vision and want to be a part of it. 

Alongside Miriam´s presentations, I´ve also been helping by making and selling jams and cupcakes, so my kitchen seems to be in constant activity at the moment.

 This weekend, I´m also hosting a clothes swap party to raise some more funds as well. All good fun!