A meeting of faith and unity that brought together REMAR representatives from Spain, the United States, Portugal, Mexico and several countries in Central America and Belize.
From February 7 to 9, 2025, REMAR Guatemala held its XXIX Congress under the motto “Mantle of Joy,” an event that brought together leaders and representatives of the organization from various countries. This congress became a space for spiritual strengthening, renewal of commitment to REMAR’s mission, and unity among those who serve those most in need. For three days, pastors, directors, and volunteers participated in teaching, worship, and evangelism activities, strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and service that unite REMAR internationally.
Participation of international leaders
From different parts of the world, several REMAR leaders were present at this very special event. From Spain, we had the participation of Pastor and Co-founder of REMAR, Javier Jiménez, and his wife Lucía Orduña. From the United States, we were accompanied by Pastor and Co-founder of REMAR Ángel Jiménez and his wife Elena Castro. Likewise, Pastor Luismi Do Santos, director of REMAR Portugal, and his wife Sandra Guedes, participated in this congress.
Pastors and directors of REMAR from various countries also attended, including Luis Criado from Mexico, José Sotuela from El Salvador, Adrián Almeida from Panama, Sóstenes Cabrera from Costa Rica, Juan Carlos Asiaín from Nicaragua, Antonio Rosales from REMAR in Honduras and Stanley Hill from Belize. The host country was represented by the Pastor and Director of REMAR Guatemala, José Manuel Gómez, who together with his team, organized this event full of blessing and spiritual growth.
Highlights of the conference
The congress was marked by a series of activities that allowed attendees to share moments of praise, reflection and teaching of the word of God.
Plenary sessions with praise and worship: During the main sessions, there were times of praise with music, dance and special presentations by the children of REMAR Guatemala. In addition, videos were projected showing the work that the NGO does in Guatemala and in different parts of the world, giving testimony of the positive impact that REMAR has on the lives of thousands of people.
Edifying sermons: The word of God was shared by several guest pastors, who spoke about the motto of the XXIX Congress “Mantle of Joy.” Among the main preachers were Pastor Javier Jiménez, Ángel Jiménez from the United States, Pastor Luis Miguel Santos from Portugal, José Manuel Gómez from Guatemala and Pastor and Evangelist Edgar Escriba, also from Guatemala.
Evangelistic campaign at the Concha Acústica
As part of the congress, an evangelistic campaign was held on Friday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. at the Concha Acústica in Zone 1, in the historic center of Guatemala City, a place where many people live in situations of homelessness, addictions and extreme poverty. This event was an opportunity to bring words of hope to those who need it most. With music, testimonies and a central message of faith and salvation, the word of God was shared with the desire to see lives transformed and hearts restored.
AOA Concert: Worship, Prayer and Praise
On Saturday, February 8th, at 5:00 pm, the AOA concert was held, a special afternoon of worship, prayer and praise. This event included the participation of Christian singer Carlos Gallego, from Houston, Texas. It was a time of joy and spiritual renewal where children, youth and everyone as a big family came together in the same feeling, exalting God, celebrating his love and mercy.
Appointments and recognitions
The congress concluded with a special moment of appointments and recognitions, where new deacons, deaconesses, co-pastors and pastors were instituted within the Body of Christ Church. This act symbolizes the growth and consolidation of the ministerial work that REMAR Guatemala and its churches continue to develop in favor of the expansion of the Gospel.
REMAR Guatemala: 32 years of service and commitment
REMAR Guatemala began its work in 1992 with the aim of providing comprehensive assistance to people in vulnerable situations. Since its inception, it has focused on the rescue and restoration of children and young people at risk, offering them a home, education, food and training based on Christian principles.
For more than 32 years, REMAR has become a point of reference in Guatemala City, providing constant help for those seeking refuge, support and a new opportunity in life. Currently, REMAR not only operates in Guatemala, but has also expanded to other Central American countries such as El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and up to 70 countries around the world, continuing its mission of transforming lives through the love of God and service to those most in need.
Acknowledgements and call to action
REMAR Guatemala thanks God for allowing this congress to take place and all the people who made this event of unity and spiritual growth possible. It also expresses its gratitude to each of the collaborators, volunteers and attendees who actively participated in the organization and development of this very significant meeting.
