Doña Rosa Cojoc was one of the very first widows we visited as a team, joined by a few brothers from the local community. From the beginning, her story touched our hearts. Though she had lived alone for many years, she always welcomed us with a warm smile and a carefully prepared cup of coffee.
As we got to know her, we realized her circumstances were even harder than we had imagined. Her original home had been sold by her grandchildren, who no longer lived nearby. By God’s grace, her son allowed us to build her a new home on a small piece of his land, while he lived elsewhere. Later, even the village came together to build her a Kitchen to help improve her quality of life.
But more than her material needs, what defines Doña Rosa is her heart to serve. Every time we visited, she made sure that everyone—from the youngest to the oldest—had a piece of bread, a warm cup of coffee, and her undivided attention. No one ever went unnoticed. She loves to serve, and she does so with quiet dedication and joy.
At every gathering or teaching, she was present, engaged, and eager to help. Whenever the widows met, she was the first to rise and offer a hand. Even with little, she gave much. And she did it all with joy.
If we had to describe Doña Rosa in just one word, it would be servant. Because serving is her language, her way of loving others, and her way of honoring God. ...

Christmas reminds us that God continues working in the hearts of people to transform lives.
At Inn Ministries we give thanks for a year in which we have seen growth, purpose, and faith in action.

Merry Christmas and blessings from Inn Ministries! ...

We met Doña Dominga almost by chance. She wasn’t on our original list of widows to visit, but one day, she approached us along the road. With a soft but determined voice, she called out:
“My name isn’t on your list, miss—please add it.”
And just like that, her story began.
From that moment on, whenever we crossed paths, she made sure to remind us:
“The mountain runs right in front of my house—come visit someday.”
She didn’t stop asking until we finally did.
And when we arrived, we understood why she had insisted so much.
Doña Dominga lived with very little. She raised her children alone, washing clothes by hand for others, and did everything she could to survive. Yet what struck us most wasn’t her lack—but her strength. She reminded us of the persistent widow in Jesus’ parable: steady, resilient, and full of faith that God would answer in His time.
Each time we visited, she welcomed us with deep gratitude. She would apologize for not having chairs, for offering only herbs, or for not owning a table. But what she gave—her presence, her warmth, her coffee prepared with such care—was more than enough.
Her heart to serve was unmistakable. Even before her new home was built, she offered to help however she could—guiding others, assisting the team, showing up ready to give. And when her house was finally completed, she was prepared: tamales, sak’iq, and food for everyone who came.
“The missionaries ate my sak’iq,” she would say later, glowing with joy and pride.
Doña Dominga has walked through hardship with dignity. Since losing her husband more than seven years ago, she has worked tirelessly to raise her children. One is now raising his own family, while the younger ones help with field work or weaving to support the home. On one of our visits, we found them all working side by side—fighting to move forward together.
If we had to describe her in a single word, it would be persistent.
Not because she begged, but because she never gave up hope that someone would listen. Her life tells a story not just of survival, but of gratitude, service, and an unshakable faith. ...

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This year, 44 students celebrated a new step in their educational journey — from the youngest in Kindergarten to our High School graduates.
Each smile, each moment, reflects what God is doing in the lives of these students as they grow in faith, character, and purpose.

We’re thankful for every story God is writing through them! ...

We met Doña Rosa a few years ago during one of our visits to Cerro Verde. Her little home spoke volumes without saying a word—made of straw, with no metal roof or protection, it let the rain in every time it poured. Her comal (traditional griddle) had no center; she could only cook around the edges, resting it on improvised stones. There was no stove, no bed, no pantry. She slept on a thin mat on the floor, which she had to hang up whenever the ground became wet.
She kept her clothes in a sack and cooked with small, worn pots. And yet, every time we arrived, she welcomed us with joy. She would prepare coffee in a tiny kettle, and even though she barely had water—often stored in old, weathered barrels tinged green with age—she always offered us something with generosity and tenderness.
What impacted us most was her attitude. Though she lived alone and her daughters were far away, her face always reflected peace. When we asked how she managed without a steady income, she simply said,
“I don’t know how the day goes by, but it does.”
Her trust in God was her daily bread.
We decided to build her a new home—with a solid roof, a bed to hold her mat, and a dignified place to store her belongings. We also gave her a barrel to collect rainwater. Her reaction touched us deeply. She would always say,
“Don’t leave yet—wait, I’ll make some coffee,”
and welcomed us with a smile, as if our presence brought life into her home.
Doña Rosa spoke little, but her eyes and her heart said so much. Each visit reminded us that true joy doesn’t come from what we have, but from whom we trust.
If we had to describe her story in one word, it would be joy.
Because even though she had little, her heart was full of gratitude.
And to us, that was a gift. ...

With the Sozo Church team, we witnessed God’s love through the construction of a home for a widow in Pampur La Providencia, and through meaningful visits of faith and hope to the widows of Sarachoch. ...

We celebrate 204 years of independence together!
Guatemala’s traditional torch run fills us with joy, friendship, and cherished moments with family. ...