The last two days have been busy so we have not had time for journals or updates. We spent all of Sunday in Antigua. We were able to see some beautiful places and eat some delicious food. Shopping at a local market was an added bonus and the students did quite well in supporting the Guatemalan economy and barter at the same time. We experienced a torrential downpour while in the market, but we were under cover so it was fine. Today we went with a missionary from Colorado, Alberto Mendoza, to a feeding center that he works with called, “Jesus Te Ama”. There we played with the kids and did the puppet show. In the afternoon we were given permission to visit a nutrition center that is directly behind the place we are staying. About 50-60 children from all over Guatemala live there because they are malnourished. The ages of the children range from less than a year old to 13. Once the children are healthy they are returned to the parents. This was a difficult experience for the group. Students played with the children and many spent the two and a half hours we were there holding a baby. The hardest part was to hear the cries of the children when they were put back in their cribs. There were not many dry eyes in our group either. We were not allowed to take pictures so sorry that you could not see the children.
God has truly blessed us and has opened our eyes to new things. We can’t wait to share more at the Stakeholders Meeting. Thanks for your prayers and support! We could not have done this without you!
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We will be partnering with the “Potters House” just outside the city dump in Zone 3 of Guatemala City. We will be working with both Teenagers and Children. We will also be working with a local orphanage. We are planning to work in a very small local church as well – helping in a variety of needed ministries. |
