World Ministries-Guatemala

World Outreach Church has enjoyed the privilege of supporting John and Sharon Harvey and their work in Guatemala, ASELSI Ministries, since 1998. The Harvey’s have visited WOC on several occasions, and in 2003 at the Harvey’s invitation, a ministry team led by WOC International Missions Development Directors, George and Betty Jackson, traveled to the mountains of Guatemala.The Harvey’s, both called to the mission field as youngsters, have been ministering to the Mayan Quiché Indians since 1998, just two years after the end of a war that had killed tens of thousands and had ravaged a country the size of the state of Tennessee.

ASELSI Ministries is p2rimarily two-fold: instructive and humanitarian. Their educational focal point is the discipling of community leaders, most of whom average a third grade level. In turn, these leaders are trained to disciple others in order to establish strong, passionate and thriving communities of believers. Presently, over 300 pastors and leaders are being spiritually equipped through ASELSI’s various leadership ‘extension’ centers. The challenge is vast considering many of the local parishioners in this mountainous region practice animal sacrifice on the steps of their churches.

The humanitarian aid aspect of the Harvey’s ministry focuses on a medical clinic and ‘milk program’ through the efforts of Father’s Heart Health Ministry. Sharon Harvey, an RN, organizes not only the clinic but also the teams who minister the Gospel while mothers patiently wait to have their babies examined, treated and furnished which much needed milk. Malnourishment is a major problem in this impoverished part of the world. The clinic offers desperately needed physical and spiritual care, with over 5,700 consults last year alone. The Milk Program touches over 250 babies each month.

Feel free to browse the menu on the right for more information on WOC's participation with ASELSI.

Christmas 2008 Update

What a privilege it was to minister to over 1,900 children and their parents! Over 30 people accepted the Lord and over one hundred came forward for prayer. We love sharing the Christmas story. In these hard economic times Jesus is the solution to the problem. Christ brings the love and peace on earth in the midst of hatred and strife. As the requests come in for more and more leadership training and the need for more medical care, please, please pray for us this Christmas season. In the meantime, have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!

In His Service,
John and Sharon and the ASELSI Team