Meet Aristide Arius. He is now in the 8th grade and attends school in Tierra Oscura. He lives with his family in Bahia Grande which means he paddles daily in a hand dug canoe 45 minutes to class and 45 minutes home. Studying is not easy or natural for Aristide and he has to work very hard to get good grades. He did earn a 42 out of a possible 50 on his most recent report card excelling especially in English and Religion. His mother and father Fidelina and Juan have high expectations for Aristide. Juan is a farmer and tends a plot of land where he grows yucca, plantains, pineapple, culantro (a broad leaf herb related to cilantro) and other vegetables for sale or trade to his neighbors. Fidelina is an excellent baker and specializes in sweet buns cooked in a large pot over a wood fire with a piece of zinc for a lid. The family hosts a bible study in their home. Aristide has two brothers and a little sister. Aristide has volunteered to work with the mission team in March. He will function as the dental secretary and will have the opportunity to utilize his penma
nship, spelling and English skills. Aristide has received a scholarship for two years now and hopes to continue to receive it into the next four years. At that time he plans to attend university where he isn't sure yet what he will study but is considering 'tourism'. Your prayers for Aristide will be appreciated.
Meet Aristide Arius. He is now in the 8th grade and attends school in Tierra Oscura. He lives with his family in Bahia Grande which means he paddles daily in a hand dug canoe 45 minutes to class and 45 minutes home. Studying is not easy or natural for Aristide and he has to work very hard to get good grades. He did earn a 42 out of a possible 50 on his most recent report card excelling especially in English and Religion. His mother and father Fidelina and Juan have high expectations for Aristide. Juan is a farmer and tends a plot of land where he grows yucca, plantains, pineapple, culantro (a broad leaf herb related to cilantro) and other vegetables for sale or trade to his neighbors. Fidelina is an excellent baker and specializes in sweet buns cooked in a large pot over a wood fire with a piece of zinc for a lid. The family hosts a bible study in their home. Aristide has two brothers and a little sister. Aristide has volunteered to work with the mission team in March. He will function as the dental secretary and will have the opportunity to utilize his penma
