Our first full day in Guatemala!!!! After our morning devotion and lots of tears and sharing, we walked half a mile on the single-file sidewalks that line the cobblestone streets of Antigua to church at del Cominos. It was a beautiful time of worship in a bi lingual service. It is so amazing to hear the praises of God in a different language that I do not understand except to understand that it is the praises of our wonderful Lord and Savior! God had a message for us that spoke to our hearts and brought excitement to our souls! Amen!!!!
After lunch, we journeyed through Guatemala City and up the mountain to Tapacum church. Robert and Brian had arrived and were able to go with us. We had a service of song and praise and God's word as He spoke through Allie and Dawn. During the visit at this church last year, there were maybe 5 men among several women. This year, there were several more men than last year and that was exciting to see!!! God is working! It is a place to experience Gods peace. At the end of the service we all were blessed to hug each one in that service. The language barrier is what it is, but it can't hold back God's love. These people have so very little, but so much love for Jesus. Several in our group noted the humility and love expressed by them.
Lynn was amazed at the offering that they took and how these people gave even though they have nothing to give. We were all touched and blessed this day.\
Tomorrow, we begin our day at 6.30. Please remember to pray for us as we begin the retreat for the ladies of Tabitha. God has great things to show us!!!
One group of women living at the Guatemala City dump is trying to rise above a destiny of scavenging through trash. They are the "Thabita Project." With the new hope of Jesus in their hearts, they now learn to make and sell handmade goods to survive. Our mission goal is to come alongside the work the Holy Spirit has already begun in them, to give them the spiritual, practical, and financial support they will need for their journey.
Listening Attentively
Thabita women are listening to every word of the Bible study presented to them.
Blessings Given, Blessings Received
Our sweet friend Maria prays for God to bless Charlotte as she hands out money to the women to replace any wages they may have lost this week.
Laughing Angels
The children at the preschool at the dump prepared a sweet program for us.
Friends Forever
Angel poses with a few of her new buddies
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Mission Team Prayer Needs
- Protection: (health & well-being) before and during trip
- Provision: preparations for our families and for the team before and during the trip (time and a peace as we walk through all that has to be done and settled)
- Direction: As we seek Him, that we would follow His guide step by step as He lays it out, and that we will be faithful to seek, seek, seek Him in all things.
- Power: God will fill us (with His power and strength) to overflow His love onto these beautiful women.
- Blessing: He will bless the work of our hands for His glory!
- Blessing: He will bless the work of our hands for His glory!
Prayer Needs for Women of Thabita Project
- Our prayer is to continue to reveal the truth of God’s word concerning Who He says they are in Him. We pray that they will build trusting relationships with women and that they will learn practical skills to give their families a better way of life (they currently live off of approximately $50.00/month).
Prayer Needs for Guatemalan Workers
- The heart that our two coordinators (Pastor Jorge and Carol) have for the Lord is clearly seen. He has put these women in their path, and they have followed His calling. Pray for them to have direction and to be blessed.
- The group of 10 women to help us is already an answer to prayer as we have prayed that God would bring Christian women in-country along side the Thabita Project. Pray for relationship building among these women and the women of Thabita, and for God to bless this group abundantly.
Suggested Scripture to Pray
- For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
- I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10
- The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalm 37:23
- I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you. Ephesians 1:18a
- I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b - 19
- We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:7,8
3 comments:
Just wanted you'll to know that
I am thinking about you. I wish I could be there wisth you.
I know you will enjpy beautiful Antigua. It is a beautiful place to be . I know yoiu will enjoy the church and the ladies. I am praying for you. Paula=--pgulick@charter.net
Sorry about my spelling. Paula
I am so thrilled to hear from you. You went to Caminos?? So many good memories for Dawn and I there! Today was your first day with the ladies, I hope and pray it was fantastic and that your strength will be replenished.
Lori
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