Author Archives: Willene Byrd
About Willene Byrd
Willene attended CPCC where she earned a A.A. in Management Information Systems prior to completing a B.S. at Gardner Webb University. She earned a teaching certificate from UNC at Charlotte and has taught elementary education for 10 years at Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School. She and her husband Bobby, together have committed to following God’s leading to serve as Central American Director of Missions in Guatemala where they will focus on pastoral support, missions support, and church planting. They are passionate individuals whose heart’s desire is to see others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Since 2001 they have served together in evangelism, youth and singles ministry.Hickory Grove Baptist Church Crew
- Jun
- 18
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Hickory Grove Baptist Church Crew
World Reach Missions hosted a construction team from Hickory Grove Baptist Church to begin laying block for the church in San Juan de Dios with pastor Vicente. Even though temperatures exceeded 100 degrees some days and the humidity was higher than I can count – well not really quiet that high, but really high, they […]
read moreOver the Mountain and Through the Creeks
- Jun
- 23
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Over the Mountain and Through the Creeks
May 29th – June 4th Mission trip to Izabal, Guatemala Steven and Meshach from Peace Haven Baptist Church joined a World Reach Missions team consisting of Bobby, CJ, Amelia, Taylor, and me for the purpose of visiting two of our churches in the mountains of Guatemala. It was a great opportunity for us to conduct a […]
read moreBathrooms for the Kingdom
- Jun
- 20
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Bathrooms for the Kingdom
San Juan de Dios, Petén Guatemala When you think about bathrooms, your first thought may not be God’s glory or His kingdom, but in April Bobby went to San Juan de Dios, Peten, Guatemala to do just that – build bathrooms. It was a lot of heat, sweat, dirt, and long days and how could this […]
read moreKids in San Juan de Dios
- Aug
- 24
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Kids in San Juan de Dios
As the guys were constructing a house for pastor Vicente, we, Yessina and I, were having a blast with the kids in the community. I took a small parachute for the kids to play games with. This was something new for them so they really enjoyed it. I loved watching them come back day after […]
read morePeten, Guatemala in April
- Apr
- 28
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Peten, Guatemala in April
Bobby and I spent some time with Pastor Vicente and his family helping to pour a concrete floor for a temporary house World Reach Missions is building for his family in San Juan de Dios, Peten, Guatemala. I would like to say that I had a big part in the concrete pouring but I have […]
read more¡Feliz día del verano!
- Mar
- 31
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on ¡Feliz día del verano!
We ushered in Summer correctly with a pool day at Casita Benjamin daycare. The children were so excited they could hardly wait to get in the pool and didn’t even care how cold the water was! What a great time they had! I love this place and the love of Jesus that is present here!
read moreFriendships for a Lifetime
- Mar
- 27
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Friendships for a Lifetime
Last week two of our wonderful friends visited from Peace Haven Baptist Church, Debbie Evans and Deborah Wood. We worked with the women at The Oasis. They brought tie dye T-shirts for them to make and Deborah gave her testimony. We visited La Barranquilla where we have a new baby among the family that shares […]
read moreCasita Benjamin (Little House of Benjamin)
- Mar
- 26
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Casita Benjamin (Little House of Benjamin)
I volunteer every Thursday at a little daycare that watches over children from birth to 6 years old. They live in the dump area of Guatemala City and most come from broken and or abusive homes. But when they come to the daycare they are loved with the love of Christ. They are learning about […]
read morePeace Haven Baptist Church 2013
- Dec
- 13
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Peace Haven Baptist Church 2013
What a great week with the people of Peace Haven! We spent Thanksgiving week in Peten, Guatemala which is about 10 hours from the city. There is a lot to be thankful for after this wonderful week with our two pastors that are working in that area. We attended church in La Gloria with Pastor […]
read moreHickory Grove Baptist Church October 2013
- Dec
- 13
- Posted by Willene Byrd
- Posted in News Posts
- Comments Off on Hickory Grove Baptist Church October 2013
What a privilege to work along side of this wonderful team for a week. The puppet shows, stories, crafts, lunches and gifts brought with it the love of Christ. They worked hard as we served sandwiches and soup to the homeless and worked with a daycare that helps Mom’s who work in the city dump. […]
read more