In 2011 the Baumann family, (Debbie, Naomi, and Lenny), traveled to El Faro with their church, Cornerstone, in Illinois. That week-long missions trip left the Baumann’s with an imprint on their hearts and a calling that they couldn’t avoid. In the summer of 2012 they spent a whole month at El Faro to discover and experience more about the calling. After going back home and praying, the Baumann’s knew what needed to be done and needed a confirmation from God in the form of selling their house by a certain date. One day before their personal deadline, they miraculous got a call from a buyer, sold their house, and began to plan their year abroad serving in El Faro.
They have been here in Guatemala since July learning Spanish, serving in many areas at El Faro, and growing in their faith as a family. Here are some testimonies from there time so far.
Debbie Baumann
It’s hard to believe that we have been in Guatemala for 4 months. We have been at El Faro for 3 months, and our friends here have truly made it home! We feel like one big family.The Lord continues to provide new experiences and opportunities to serve. Most of my day consists of teaching English. Rather than teach large classes, I teach one to four students at a time. This allows me to adjust the classes to students’ needs. It is so exciting for me to see their progress! On a few occasions, God has opened the door for me to share more than English. I have been able to talk about what Jesus has done for me and my family. My prayer is that these opportunities will occur more and more. In addition to teaching, we have the privilege of being part of the Bible club which meets every Friday at the public beach and Exploridores which meets every Sunday in a local village. I love seeing the children’s excitement when they see the El Faro truck pull up!
Naomi Baumann
My schedule changes depending on what day it is. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I do my schoolwork in the morning. After lunch, I help Wendy, the dentist, with her patients until about 4:00. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are a little busier. In the mornings I do some schoolwork until 8:30. Then, I go to help at the soccer practice with the younger kids. Gavin and Brittany are the coaches. I finish at 12:00. After lunch I do more schoolwork and help Wendy at 2:00 (except for Friday, because this is the day we have Bible club at the beach). Saturday is kind of a day off, until I help teach/learn sign language with Mayra and Evelyn at 3:00. There are 3 deaf children and their families who come to learn sign language. On Sunday mornings we also have sign language class for the workers of El Faro. Later at 2:30 we go to Santa Maria to help teach Exploridores. After dinner we have church in the chapel. My favorite part of the week is Exploradores.
Lenny Baumann
When we first started talking about coming to El Faro, I didn’t want to come. After we left and got here, it wasn’t such a hard thing to do. Right now the main thing I do is schoolwork. When David talked with us last year about coming, he said that would be my main priority. Until I finish all of my work, that’s what it’s going to be. Monday thru Friday, I wake up at 6:00 and do TRX, a strength training workout.. Then, after breakfast (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) I help with soccer practice. I spend the rest of the morning doing schoolwork. If I don’t finish before lunch, I finish in the afternoon. Most afternoons I study some Spanish and run. On Friday afternoons I help with Bible club at the beach. On Saturdays in the morning, I relax. After lunch I go to youth group from 3:00 to 5:00. On Sundays I help with Exploridores. My favorite thing is helping with soccer.
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