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!

November 1, 2026

Dear Family in the Lord,

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray you are well and richly blessed. By God’s grace and through the prayers of His people, we are doing well. It still remains quite warm “south of I-10.” After about a week of fall weather, summer has returned, with temperatures in the low 80s. We are certainly looking forward to cooler days.

I am sending you this letter before this week’s election to encourage you to pray and vote. As was the case 2 years ago, I believe this is one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. We may have said that before, but as we draw nearer to the “Day of the Lord,” the divide between good and evil has never seemed clearer—and I do mean EVIL! For me, the central issue is not the economy or the border; political leaders will continue addressing those concerns. The deeper question for me is whether we choose righteousness or sin, morality or wickedness. Proverbs 14:34 declares, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” In every sense of the word, our vote will support either righteousness or sin. May God help us choose wisely!

As I approach my 75th birthday next month, I often pause to count my blessings, especially the gift of good health. Though I have faced times when I was near death, God has remained faithful and gracious in all of the circumstances of my life. I am deeply thankful for the strength He gives me each day to enjoy family, friends, and to live for His glory as best I can. Your faithful prayers have sustained me, and I am truly thankful.

We will return to Guatemala November 22–27 to purchase supplies for our DLEA Christmas Baskets and attend to other ministry needs. God has blessed this outreach for more than three decades. Although rising costs have required us to reduce expenses, we continue to trust His provision. I often remember one of my dad’s favorite verses, Psalm 37:25: “I have been young and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.” I am grateful he instilled this truth in me as a child.

Thank you for reading this letter and remembering me in prayer. You are deeply precious to us. My prayer for you is that “the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened; that you may know what the hope of His calling is, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18). May God richly bless you, and please continue to pray often for me.

In His Service,

Danny

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Looking Ahead to Christmas!

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the end of the year. Our nearest Lowe’s has pallets of Christmas decorations ready to be displayed, which turned my thoughts toward preparations for our DLEA Christmas Program. As I looked back, I was reminded of how God blessed so many families through the heartfelt generosity of His people. We still have a lot of work before then, but it is never too early to pray for that special time of the year. I hope you will look back and see how God used you to bless little families with a gracious gift of food, including fresh, hot TAMALES! That is always my favorite part of this program because it is so special to them! Pray now to join us to make it a blessing.

Thank you so much for your faithful support. You are so dear to us and to the people of Guatemala. I know you pray about what God blesses you with and I am grateful that He has touched your heart to partner with us. GOD BLESS YOU! Pray often for me.

DLL

For decades now we have provided a place where children come to eat a meal, have time to play with friends, and receive instruction in the Word of God. Every month I try to show you photos of all of these activities, which I pray have been a blessing to your. You are the reason their little lives are better than it would be without you love!

Many children in Guatemala consume meat only once a week or every other week (2 to 4 days per month), with diets relying heavily on staples like corn tortillas, black beans, and vegetables. Occasional animal proteins such as small portions of chicken, pork, dried fish and rarely beef (once a week or once a month) are enjoyed at home.

Just like we have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, in Guatemala, the Day of the Child (Día del Niño) is celebrated annually on October 1st. Normal academic classes are replaced by parties. Some schools host carnival games, music, face-painting, costume contests, and sports activities. Breaking piñatas filled with candy (dulces) is a staple. Children often receive special meals (including this pizza party), snacks, and cake provided by ministries such as DLEA. For us, every day is the Día del Niño!

The reason I show the few photos I can in each Newsletter is because I want for you see not only the frequency of our feeding program, but also the quality of the meals for these children. Meals like this chicken soup are full of meat help provide the protein they need in their daily diet. Sadly, their parents do not have that same luxury of meat at home. That is why we do food distributions are often we can for families with single mothers, as well as widows. The faithful support of God’s people like YOU is so important to this ministry. PLEASE join us in this great work of the Lord