Tuesday Trekking

While visiting El Tejar dump I really felt like the way that they lived, they didn't take anything for granted and even though they worked with what they had they were still joyful. We then went to the refuge camp after we visited the El Tejar dump and did  VBS with most of the kids there. To tell them we were going to have VBS, we road on the back of the pick-up truck with a mega phone as we drove through camp. We told the story of the feeding of the five thousand. The kids seemed excited to be there from the story, the coloring, and even afterwards we played with the kids. At the end of the day we started a pick up game of basketball with some people who lived near there, that was a really cool experience because even though there was a language barrier we still had so much fun and had a good game.  Even though we lost be 30-ish points, we had a fun time and played hard and got to know some of the people.

Where to begin on a day that was packed full of many emotions.  Tico commissioned us with his devotional from 1 Timothy on how Paul talked about strength, trust and being of service.  Visiting the El Tejar dump rally makes you stop and think how much we tend to squander back home.  Bringing about a nudge to change and really be grateful for all you have, be very aware of everything you use and let nothing go to waste.  Visiting with the families to distribute a lunch and share some intentional moments and how God's hand was bringing us together.  One van and the pick-up, then took on the task of finishing all the fronts in the village to ready all the houses for dedication.  The other two vans took the trek to the refugee camp to partake in some work to ready an area for a future computer training site for those in the newly placed village.  We then headed back to the house for the famous chicken and rice with carrots, which was the BOMB!!!  While a few youngins and an old guy took on the resident bball champs, Dedra gave an update on the new school and fed center.  A lot of work has gone into our time in Guatemala and we are grateful for the many prayers for safe travel, safe work and being able to make a connection with all of whom we have come in contact with throughout our week.  Please continue to have us in your thoughts and prayers as we go into tomorrow to truly be His disciples, dedicating houses to be places the Lord enters and continues to do His work long after we are gone. 

Thankful and Blessed,
Renae T, Tonya DV, Ed T