Mennonites in Belize

  Thanksgiving Thoughts Growing up, food never lacked on our table thanks to hardworking parents.   In the past, Thanksgiving holidays were an American thing, something you read about in children's storybooks. Canada observes it on October and the US on November and that was it as far as we were concerned. However with the arrival of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, Thanksgiving is now a world-recognized, not-quite-so American holiday any longer with many first world countries jumping into the Black Friday sales event which follows. Similar to Christmas and Easter, this originally North American holiday has now become a heavily monetized event instead of the simple family gathering it commenced with.   Belizeans are certainly not untouched, especially among those Mennonites who have modernized. Ease of travel for both Canadian and Belizean Mennonites, greater numbers of US expats retiring to Belize, and of course social media have all combi...

   Read the news here:  Mennonite News .                                                                                                     A. Mendoza

      Beginning tomorrow morning and on until Saturday night, the old church building across the road from Farmer's Trading Center will be converted into a temporary market, with the aim of promoting small local businesses. Don't miss it! Mennonite News                                                 A. Mendoza

      For local readers keen on receiving updates on the condition of the Iguana Creek Bridge crossing, click on the following link:  iguanacreekbridge.blogspot.com . The following 2 roads leading into and out of Spanish Lookout are still open although in very poor condition: Bullet Tree Road via San Ignacio and Farmer's Express road via Roaring Creek. View full blog Mennonite News                                             A. Mendoza

It's now here. Right in the heart of Spanish Lookout, located a few steps away from Farmer's Trading Center, one of Belize's biggest shopping outlets. You could not have asked for a more convenient place. Whether you're coming on the bus or hitchhiking, or simply joyriding with a friend, or buying construction supplies, no worries. It's right next door.  Shining Star Laboratory, located right next to the parking lot of FTC, has now opened its doors to the public and is offering various types of tests.  Please refer to the following phone number for more details such as fees and opening hours: 678-7277 View full blog Mennonite News                                             A. Mendoza