When McLean Bible Church met Mirqueya Guzman, neither party could have foreseen where the relationship would lead. However, four years later, with a brand new building, a ministry to over 110 students, and tremendous spiritual impact in Quisqueya, God has certainly been good!!
In December, Empowering Action was approached by a donor who had visited Emanuel House with the goal of providing the students and staff at Emanuel House with a party for 3 Kings Day, the Latin-American equivalent of Christmas.
Through this generous donation, a party was held on January 6, 2013 to the surprise of the Emanuel House students!
In true Emanuel House-fashion Mirqueya balanced instant gratification with lasting need with:
- Each boy receiving a large toy car and each girl receiving a large doll
- Every student receiving a brand new pair of black school shoes
- Every student receiving a brand new school uniform (button-up shirt, and blouse or pants)
- Every student receiving two brand new Emanuel House uniforms (a long-time dream of Mirqueya, which has finally been realized!)
- All students enjoying a generous helping of cake and soda as a treat!
Those who have visited the former Emanuel House site, a cramped, two-room apartment where 55 students sat on the floor to learn, can appreciate just how far the Lord has brought Mirqueya and her precious children. This ministry emphasizes so greatly the spiritual, educational, and physical development of the children. To be able to take a small break from the work, and bless the children with such a memorable party was a special gift from the Lord.
