Letter from Belize

Dear Friends,

Our time in Belize has come to an end. And all I can say is . . . thank you.

I spent five years as the director of Friends United Meeting’s ministries in Belize and another six months there as a chaplain. Through my family’s fundraising trips, our entry to Belize, the pandemic, the unexpected expansion of my family . . . through changes at school, the growth of the church, and the humanitarian efforts of our community center . . . through trips to the U.S.A. and your trips to Belize and changes in my job and ministry . . . through innumerable joys and concerns and the many forms our ministry took . . . you were always there for me and for all of us Friends in Belize. You empowered all of it. Thank you. As Oscar often says, “Thanks a million!”

As I leave Belize, the church is growing from week to week under the leadership of Oscar and Miriam Mmbali; the school has just graduated the biggest class in several years, as our dear principal Frank Tench bids us farewell; and the center is partnering with many other organizations. The Belize Friends community is transitioning in many ways and though transitions are never completely smooth, I am leaving so impressed by the vision and energy these leaders bring to our community. What more could I ask for?‍

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