Lighting Satexa

Twice a month, a group of gals from Satexa make candles. After pouring many coats of hot wax over the hanging wicks they divide them equally to be sold. Many families in this community are able to have light in their homes for the first time. The candles are a huge hit and they never have a problem selling them. They named themselves ¨cinco candeleras¨ after the Bible story of the 5 virgins who had enough lamp oil to wait for their bridegroom found in Matthew 25:1-13. In this video they are speaking Keqchee.

These women are constantly laughing and joking. They have formed some great friendships while working together. They have been so accepting of me that they even asked me to wear their traditional dress the next time I come. I am honored and surprised at the same time. In our culture people are wierd for dressing like a cowboy if they aren`t actually a cowboy, but here they see it as a way of identifying more closely with me. This project was started only 4 months ago by one of our local FH staff. They don`t know if they are making money or not, therefore, I will be teaching some of the basics of running a business. These women have also been taking a hold of the truth that God loves their children and has given them a responsibility to care for them as best as they can. They are learning about health, the Bible, and running a business with much enthusiasm and in response are blessing their community. Stay tuned to see me dressed from head to toe in a corte and guipil, Mayan style.