Gustavo and Ruth Maita

About

"Ruth Maita has served the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a missionary in the Latin America and the Caribbean region from 2013–2015, and again from 2018–present. In 2017, Ruth married Gustavo Maita, who attended Concordia Seminary in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and they now serve together in Puerto Rico. In her role as a missionary teacher and outreach assistant, Ruth leads educational outreach at LCMS mercy centers. She also provides musical accompaniment for the church where her husband serves as pastor.

Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Ruth received bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and education in Canada and certification as a Lutheran educator through Concordia University Education Network’s online colloquy program. In between her service as a GEO missionary in the Dominican Republic from 2013–2015 and her current service, Ruth taught at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers, Fla.

Gustavo was born in Maturin, Venezuela, and received a bachelor’s degree in theology from Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Argentina. From 2017–2022, he served as a regional disaster response coordinator for LCMS Disaster Response, and since April 2018 has also served as pastor of Iglesia Luterana Principe de Paz in Mayaguez.

Pray that God would grant the Maitas steadfastness as He guides them in their service in Puerto Rico. Ask God to give them opportunities to connect students with the church. Pray also for their children, Mikhaela, Isaiah and Ivanna, who work alongside them and bring joy to many. Let us give thanks to God for the Maitas’ service to God’s children in this part of the world."