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COVID-19 Update

3/18/2020

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Due to the spread of COVID-19 in Guatemala and in conjunction with the President’s orders, Pure Joy Missions has decided to suspend all activities for the next three weeks. This includes Club Exploradores, the Project Valor Tutoring Program, and our weekly visits to the nursing home, senior center, and orphanage. We deal with some of the most vulnerable populations, and although it is still very early in the outbreak, we want to act in an abundance of caution in order to protect those we love.
Supporters, we ask that you keep Guatemala in your prayers. The president of Guatemala has taken tremendous efforts in preventing a serious outbreak of COVID-19. As of this week, all borders in Guatemala are closed. Schools are closed for at least 21 days. Like in the USA, they face physical, social, and economic challenges as a result of the virus. We ask that you pray for wisdom for their leaders, provision for families and medical centers, and guidance for the Pure Joy team as we attempt to meet the now even greater needs of our community while practicing social distancing.
Students, we ask that you stay home. Use this time to help your family and study your school material. Follow the requests of the President and health officials. Pray for our country and the world.
For the communities we serve, please contact us if you have specific needs. We are praying for you.
Amidst the confusion and fear, rest knowing that we serve a faithful and good God. Jesus promises us that He will give us peace, that He will work ALL things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. Look for the good, look for God, because He is there. He is always there.
-Kathy Jacobs, Director of Pure Joy Missions
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Debido a la propagación del COVID-19 en Guatemala y conjunto con las órdenes del señor Presidente, Pure Joy Missions ha decidido suspender todas las actividades de las siguientes tres semanas. Ésto incluye el Club de Exploradores, el Programa de Tutorías Proyecto Valor, y nuestras visitas semanales de el Asilo de Ancianos, Centro de Retirados (Mil Años Dorados) y Orfanato. Nosotros trabajamos con los más vulnerables de la población y aunque es un poco reciente en la propagación del virus, queremos actuar con la mayor de las precauciones para proteger a aquellos que amamos.
A nuestros apoyadores, les pedimos que mantenga a Guatemala en sus oraciones. El presidente de Guatemala ha hecho muchos esfuerzos grandes para prevenir la propagación del COVID-19. Desde ésta semana todas las fronteras de Guatemala estarán cerradas. Las escuelas permanecerán cerradas por lo menos 21 días. Así como en los Estados Unidos, ellos enfrentan retos de modo físico, social y económico como resultado de éste virus. Pedimos oraciones para que sus líderes obtengan la sabiduría necesaria, provisión para las familias y centros médicos, y guianza para el equipo de Pure Joy para tratar de suplir ahora las grandes necesidades de nuestra comunidad al mismo tiempo poniendo en práctica la distancia social.
A nuestros estudiantes, les pedimos quedarse es casa. Usen éste tiempo para ayudar a sus familias y estudiar sus contenidos escolares. Sigan las indicaciones del Presidente y oficiales de salud. Oren por su país y el mundo entero.
Para las comunidades que servimos, por favor contáctenos si tienen necesidades específicas. Estamos orando por ustedes.
En medio de la confusión y el miedo, descansen sabiendo que servimos a un Dios fiel y bueno. Jesús nos a prometido que Él nos dará paz, que todas las cosas nos ayudan a bien a aquellos que lo amamos y hemos sido llamados de acuerdo a sus propósitos. Busquemos lo bueno, busquemos a Dios porque Él está con nosotros y siempre lo estará.
-Kathy Jacobs, Directora de Pure Joy Missions
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