Expat Living

What started as an introduction to native cacao seeds at a cacao ceremony has turned into a passion and full-time business for Lakeside resident Nora Maldonado. Prior to attending the ceremony near Guadalajara, Maldonado had never tasted native cacao or understood the magic behind the powerful seed that comes from native trees grown in Soconusco, a region in the southwest corner of the state of Chiapas.

St. Andrew’s Anglican

“Sunday, June 18 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, we will hear in the readings God’s call for us to be a holy people and laborers for His harvest,” says Fr. Bryan Beveridge. “By virtue of our baptisms, we are also anointed for ministry. We are challenged to share God’s loving compassion with a hurting and needy world. As we are forgiven and healed at our Lord’s table, we are asked to go forth to share the good news, to seek to heal those who are sick, and to break bread with those who are hungry.” Fr. Beveridge will speak of the challenge worshipers face to be “compassion workers” for Jesus Christ. He will challenge the congregation to find the places where God would have them be workers for the harvest, who offer words and acts of compassion.