Blessings everyone from Guatemala!
Today we went to the village which is located on the other side of the mountain from the mission house. The drive took us two hours with the most spectactular view given to us by our loving God. We got six houses built and Helen got to share with the children during VBS about the Good Shephard and the Lost Sheep. We got to share with them how much Jesus loves them, just like the Good Shephard loves his sheep.The children made hand puppets that acted out the story. We also got to watch one of the women make clay pots. She was amazing. Shannon got to experience building houses for the first time. Some of the houses that we saw were made from mud bricks. It is funny how back home in the States we take advantage of the little things, and here the little things are these people's way of life. We thought not being fluent in spanish would be a challenge communicating, but we found that most of the adults in the village speak a Mayan dialect and don't understand Spanish.We are having an amazing time and are looking forward to tomorrow!!
Yours in Christ
Helen and Shannon
The VBS experience reminded me of Romans 12:6 "God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you." Praying that all those you are in contact with will see the love of Jesus in you and through you. Be encouraged by the words of Isaiah when he spoke saying "He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." 40:29-31 God be with you on your day of rest from the work week. Keep the faith!
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