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Guatemala Bound

This Saturday, 6 servants will start their journey to Guatemala to serve and work alongside the missionaries and staff of Groundwork Guatemala.  Our team this time is made up of Andy Caley, Mick Gooding, Steve & Carie Hayden, Lynda Keller, and Tom Obert. 

This time our trip will be a little different.  Instead of spending our time teaching faith lessons to children, most of the team will be focused on building projects.  If all goes according to plan, which doesn't often happen in Guatemala, they will travel to El Rincon to work on a bathroom project, Buena Vista to build a shelter, and do some concrete work in Guatemala City.  All of these projects will help the ministry to better serve the people of Guatemala as they reach out with the love of Jesus.  A couple members of the team will stay with the missionaries to support and assist them in their daily tasks. 

Come back to this blog all next week to get updates and more specifics on our work.  You can also see pictures starting Sunday on the Groundwork Guatemala Facebook page.  As you read about and watch our journey we ask for your prayers, not only for us and the work we do, but also for the people of Guatemala and the ongoing ministry that takes place there. 

Dios le bendiga.

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