Spring 2019

We dedicate this edition to the memory of Jere Fuhrman, our friend and loyal supporter, who passed away in March. Jere visited us on the field to encourage us, and recruited prayer support for us from others.

Gone touring
The Mayan translation organization that is translating the Old Testament invited us to join their members for a trip to the jungle lowlands to visit ancient Mayan ruins. While we had seen the sites of Tikal before, it had been about 30 years since we'd been there. However, we'd never seen Yaxha, nor had we traveled by land to that part of Guatemala.

A memorable time was had by all, and we appreciate the anonymous donor who paid the tab. Hiking through the national parks, crossing a lake on small boats, looking at mock-ups of what archaeologists think the temple sites looked like was a great change of pace from sitting at tables and scrutinizing Old Testament passages on computer screens. The banner picture above was taken at the top of a Mayan temple looking out across to other temples.

Next up, Zechariah and Malachi
In late January the translators returned to Guatemala City for the next round of checking sessions, tweaking passages at times, or adding in footnotes for verses that readers might not understand due to lack of history knowledge. The messages of the prophets is becoming clearer now in these Mayan languages. In May we will finish the prophets and start on the book of Job.

K'iche' New Testament Project
In early April we met up with a translator working on a New Testament for his region of the K'iche' speaking area. This was an opportunity for Diane to apply what she learned about the K'iche' language as well as the software in the Old Testament project to help a translator and his consultant with the ins and outs of producing a New Testament. After our session Diane got this feed back: Keep on giving me the insights into things that are so important for understanding the Gospel.

Maria and Catarina
Marty has continued to be of help to Maria and her daughter Catarina. When Catarina completed elementary school she decided she was done with school and was going to find a job. Marty encouraged her to reconsider and eventually she agreed to return to school when he offered to pay her tuition. Three years later she graduated with very good grades. There was no need to encourage her to continue on to High School. Expenses are higher and we are grateful for a benevolence fund that will cover these costs. Single women are often taken advantage of and education is one tool to help them overcome many obstacles.

Andrea Santos' continuing struggles
The home that we and other donors built for her was stolen early this year. Yes, …stolen! It was made of rough-sawn boards and a corrugated metal roof. In January, while she was staying at her step-mother’s house in a nearby town, the thieves simply dismantled the simple structure and burned all her clothes and other items they did not take. The "house" is on a small plot in a wooded area and out of site from homes close by. The community leader asked that she not leave because they are pretty sure who the thieves are. They claim they just need time catch these people in the act of a crime. Meanwhile, she is with her two boys in a make shift room at the step-mother’s house.

Family News

Anthea Charlotte joined the Quigley clan November 3. Now at 6 months and 23 pounds, she and Joe are a study in contrasts. We went to San Antonio in early January to meet her.

Thank you for reading and please pray that we will stay focused on high-priority activities.
Marty and Diane

Contact information: Marty: mjq2.48@gmail.com Diane: guatediane@gmail.com
For financial support -- Please make check payable to: Church of Christ, Troy
with the memo "Quigley Guatemala Ministry"
And mail to: Troy Church of Christ, 800 Trombley, Troy, MI 48083 Attn: Lisa Jones