David
and Helen Ekstrom felt God calling them to be missionaries 55 years
ago. After struggling with the Lord, they decided that even if being
a missionary led to a life of frustration they could not continue to
struggle with God. As soon as this decision was made the Lord gave
them peace and a desire to be missionaries. From that day to this
neither has ever doubted the call, nor wanted to do anything else.
The assurance of being called by God has sustained their work in
Guatemala even at times when situations made them feel they should
leave.
Currently, the Ekstrom's work with CAM International, Guatemala
Bible Institute. The main focus of their ministry is Bible
Translation. 25 years ago David and Helen had a vision of seeing the
Bible translated into the six languages in their area. They, along
with their helpers, recently completed a fourth language translation
of the entire Bible to the San Mateo Chuj language. The Chuj
Scriptures are in their final revision process and will soon be
presented to the people group. The Ekstrom's have lived in the rural
area of Huehuetenango for more than 50 years and have learned five
indigenous languages of Guatemala.
Sponsoring Organization
Guatemala Bible Institute
CAM International
8625 La Prada Drive
Dallas, TX 75228
(800)366-2264
Website: www.caminternational.org
David
and Helen Ekstrom felt God calling them to be missionaries 55 years
ago. After struggling with the Lord, they decided that even if being
a missionary led to a life of frustration they could not continue to
struggle with God. As soon as this decision was made the Lord gave
them peace and a desire to be missionaries. From that day to this
neither has ever doubted the call, nor wanted to do anything else.
The assurance of being called by God has sustained their work in
Guatemala even at times when situations made them feel they should
leave.