NEWSLETTER

Psalm 72:3-5; 11-13. “He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor... For He will deliver the needy when he cries, The poor also, and him who has no helper. He will spare the poor and needy, And will save the souls of the needy."

Proverbs 31:9, "Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy."

"My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth." (I John 3:18).

Bringing hope, healing and salvation to souls in need!

September 1, 2026

Dear Coworkers in Christ,

Greetings and blessings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3). I pray you and all of your loved ones are well. I am deeply thankful that God has blessed me with good health for some time. Your faithful prayers are making a real difference in my life, and I am truly grateful.

We leave Saturday, September 5, for Guatemala to continue the Lord’s work. As I have often shared, when Anita has a break from school or work, we use that time so she misses fewer days. Labor Day gives us that opportunity. While you enjoy a wonderful holiday, we will be building two casitas, handling needed ministry business, and sharing the gospel. As I always say, we will be hands and feet, but YOU will be the heart of what we do. Our daughter, Kreslie, and her friend Conner Otten will travel with us. Kreslie has not been with us in a long time, and she looks forward to seeing the people she has known since her birth in Guatemala.

As we celebrate Labor Day, I am grateful for the opportunity to honor those who have worked faithfully throughout their lives, using their labor to serve others and meet needs around them. This holiday also invites us to thank God for the blessing of living in a country where we can work, contribute, and enjoy the fruit of our labor. Jesus gives us a deeper perspective in John 6:27: “Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” As the cost of daily life continues to rise, this passage reminds us of where our lasting security is found. While earthly work is meaningful and necessary, our true provision comes from our Heavenly Father, who gives what endures beyond this life.

This month marks the halfway point of the school year for Guatemala’s precious children and leads up to Independence Day on September 15. Children and school bands will celebrate by marching in festive parades. Since growing children quickly wear out their shoes, this is an important time to provide new pairs. Without proper shoes, they are not allowed to march; with your help, they can fully take part in the day’s celebration.

THANK YOU from the depth of my heart from your deep love for the Lord Jesus and your faithful prayers and gracious support. Thank you for overlooking my mistakes in writing these letters. May God continue to bless you as together we make an eternal difference in so many lives. And as always, please continue to pray often for me.

In His Service,

Danny

Joselyn and Luis Zamora, age 23 have one child, Valentina age2. Luis works in the field planting and selling beans and other products that are harvested on the land. Joselyn does not have a job at this time and is dedicated to taking care of their daughter. Luis is the sole provider of the little family. The land they live on was inherited from their parents. The couple has been waiting prayerfully for 2 years for a “casita.” The house they are living in now is in very poor condition with rusty sheets of tin, rotten wood and dirt floors. With the faithful help of God’s people this little family can live more comfortable and secure.

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Thank you so much for faithfully praying for me and continuing to support every aspect of DLEA Ministries. On a very personal note, this has been one of the most challenging letters I have ever written, taking me two full weeks to complete. Satan has fought me on every hand. I know all of the books, chapters and verses to deal with it, but I struggle just as we all do. That is why I ALWAYS ask you to “pray often for me.” Last month I asked you if there was anything I could pray with you about, because we need each other. So, I hope you will keep this letter handy and “pray often for me!”

DLL

Wency Marleny Morales is a single mother of two children: Juan Carlos, age 11, and Jefferson, age 5. The father of her first child died in a bicycle accident. Juan Carlos was born prematurely and required formula for the first three years of his life. The father of her second child abandoned the family, leaving Marleny solely responsible for providing for her children. Her youngest child was born with a genital health condition; through Marleny’s perseverance and advocacy, he received surgery that significantly improved his health. Marleny is employed by the municipality as a street sweeper and earns a monthly salary of Q1,400 ($187/month). With this income, she supports her two children and her elderly mother. Fortunately, she owns the land on which a “casita” will be built with the support of DLEA contributors.

For decades, the DLEA School Program has changed children’s lives by providing nutritious meals, helping them develop social skills, teaching them the way of the Lord through Bible studies, and giving them meaningful experiences such as marching in Independence Day parades. Yet their true “Independence Day”—and ours—came when Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead to give us eternal life. Your support gives children an opportunity to have ALL of these experiences because of your love.

When Jesus announced His public ministry in Nazareth in Luke 4, He delineated everything He would do through-out the rest of His Ministry: Preaching the gospel to the poor, healing the brokenhearted, proclaiming liberty to captives, recovering sight to the blind, setting at liberty the oppressed and proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord. When we are in Guatemala this we will literally be fulfilling this passage every day. And because of those who support DLEA Ministries, you will be doing that, as well. Here are a couple of families who will be on the receiving end of this passage.