A Story from Guatemala

You will enjoy learning about Guatemala, Pedro's native country. Many practical lessons are interwoven into the everyday experiences of Pedro and his family.

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Many children like bananas, including Pedro. One day while visiting at Grandma's house, Pedro was denied a banana because he complained about the one Grandma had given him. How hungry he felt as he watch Father and Antonio eating theirs. Pedro determined that he was going to be more grateful.

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When someone stole some wood from their woodpile, it presented a good opportunity for Father to explain to Pedro and his brothers that God does not want us to harm those who do us wrong but to love them.

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Pedro lay very still. Yes, there it was again. The bed was shaking. Now the rafters were beginning to creak.

"Mother!" Pedro cried. "I'm afraid."

Mother was soon at his side. "Remember God is watching over you," Mother comforted him.

Contents

• 1. Pedro Goes to Church
• 2. Pedro's Questions
• 3. Pedro's Offering
• 4. Pedro Goes to the Mill
• 5. A Christian Family
• 6. God Sends the Rain
• 7. Sweet Sleep
• 8. Going to Market
• 9. A Christian School
• 10. A Respecter of Persons
• 11. A New Friend for Pedro
• 12. Pedro and the Bananas
• 13. Love Your Enemies
• 14. Pedro Learns Reverence in Church
• 15. A Gift for Sister Ana
• 16. The Stolen Wood
• 17. Listening to the Devil
• 18. Pedro Builds a House
• 19. Discouragement Comes
• 20. Pedro Finishes His House
• 21. The Tremor
• 22. Preparing for a Trip
• 23. At Tía Carmen's House