Thursday
Today our crew once again headed in two different directions. The guys once again made the long drive to Buena Vista. But it is funny how they came to love the drive. During that time they laughed, shared and even cried with each other and the Guatemalan missionaries. It was truly blessed. Today was a holiday in Guatemala "Dia de la Raza". This meant that there were a few extra helpers on the jobsite with some men off of work. They were much needed as the day was spent mixing by hand and spreading 150 bags of concrete that weighed 100 pounds each. That is a lot of concrete! But it was just enough to finish the job, complete with some crosses pressed into the corners and a little artwork by Andy. The Guatemalans had a great sense of pride at how much was accomplished in such a short time. But even better than the structure itself was the influence Andy, Mick and Tom had on the Guatemalans. They were able to see three men of faith, working together and sharing Jesús in actions that set a wonderful example of what it means to be a godly man. And those three godly men have been changed forever, as each will be coming home with stories of God doing amazing work in their lives.
The rest of the crew, Lynda, Carie and Pastor Steve went to Gonzalez Park in Amatitlán, with the missionaries. They were able to make one home visit to see little Kylie who was born just a week ago. What a precios gift from God. A big part of what Groundwork Guatemala does to help people is to sponsor children so they can attend school. Today everyone got to spend some time with children that they sponsor, sharing stories, hugs and the blessings of God. We were glad to be there to lend a hand to the missionaries who work so hard every week to share the love of God with so many.
Goodbyes can be so hard. Tonight it was goodbye to the missionaries, all of whom made a great impression upon us and shared the Gospel just as much with us as they did with their people of Guatemala. We shared some intial goodbyes with Kevin and Ginny. We are so thankful that they provide us and hundreds of Americans every year the opportunity to experience this ministry and allow God to work in our hearts in amazing ways. Tomorrow, it will be goodbye to Guatemala as we make the long journey home. We look forward to reunions with our families and sharing the stories of God at work. But we come back filled with joy at the things we shared together and most of all changed in ways we still do not quite understand.
Thanks for being a part of this journey with us by reading our blog, looking at our pictures on Facebook and most of all throught your prayers.
Dios le bendiga.
Today our crew once again headed in two different directions. The guys once again made the long drive to Buena Vista. But it is funny how they came to love the drive. During that time they laughed, shared and even cried with each other and the Guatemalan missionaries. It was truly blessed. Today was a holiday in Guatemala "Dia de la Raza". This meant that there were a few extra helpers on the jobsite with some men off of work. They were much needed as the day was spent mixing by hand and spreading 150 bags of concrete that weighed 100 pounds each. That is a lot of concrete! But it was just enough to finish the job, complete with some crosses pressed into the corners and a little artwork by Andy. The Guatemalans had a great sense of pride at how much was accomplished in such a short time. But even better than the structure itself was the influence Andy, Mick and Tom had on the Guatemalans. They were able to see three men of faith, working together and sharing Jesús in actions that set a wonderful example of what it means to be a godly man. And those three godly men have been changed forever, as each will be coming home with stories of God doing amazing work in their lives.
The rest of the crew, Lynda, Carie and Pastor Steve went to Gonzalez Park in Amatitlán, with the missionaries. They were able to make one home visit to see little Kylie who was born just a week ago. What a precios gift from God. A big part of what Groundwork Guatemala does to help people is to sponsor children so they can attend school. Today everyone got to spend some time with children that they sponsor, sharing stories, hugs and the blessings of God. We were glad to be there to lend a hand to the missionaries who work so hard every week to share the love of God with so many.
Goodbyes can be so hard. Tonight it was goodbye to the missionaries, all of whom made a great impression upon us and shared the Gospel just as much with us as they did with their people of Guatemala. We shared some intial goodbyes with Kevin and Ginny. We are so thankful that they provide us and hundreds of Americans every year the opportunity to experience this ministry and allow God to work in our hearts in amazing ways. Tomorrow, it will be goodbye to Guatemala as we make the long journey home. We look forward to reunions with our families and sharing the stories of God at work. But we come back filled with joy at the things we shared together and most of all changed in ways we still do not quite understand.
Thanks for being a part of this journey with us by reading our blog, looking at our pictures on Facebook and most of all throught your prayers.
Dios le bendiga.
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