Hola from Guatemala:
What a blessing it has been to be here for a fourth time. And once again God has richly blessed us with an awesome team to be a part of . We are growing closer together and to God as we have chances to see, hear and be a part of this wonderful ministry called "Groundwork Guatemala".
Today we drove two hours to the southwest of Guatemala City. It wound around Amatitlan, a city we had visited on Tuesday and will go back to on Thursday. It also gave us the opportunity to see several active volcanoes-Pacaya,Fueago,Acatanong and Santa Maria. Today's view at 7am was breath-taking as several were smoking or spitting out a little lava.
We had the opportunity to be a part of an adult Bible study and childrens faith lessons. There were about 30 or more adults and slightly more than 40 children. We found out that the school we had planned to go to was no in session today. That would have been an opportunity to spend time with about 170 children from age 4-6th grade.
This groups gifts and willingness to serve is just incredible. All but two of the 11 have had at least one experience of serving someplace other than their home church.
Oscar and Brian teamed up to do songs for and with the children-it was a sight to behold. The people doing a skit about love and forgiveness was followed up with an English lesson using animal pictures.
It the afternoon we spent time visiting families. I had the opportunity to go to a house and visit a young father and mother and their one year old child. A year ago I had visited the same family with a different team and the family was in distress because the baby had just been born a week or so before we got there and the baby had to go back to the hospital because it was not doing well. The doctors weren't even sure if the baby would survive. But God heard the prayers of many and today the baby is doing fine. One of the Guatemalan leaders, Julian, encouraged the young parents to be strong witnesses for the young boy. It was great to see God at work once again this week. God bless all of you-until we see you again John G
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Blessings for a great end to your week. Hope all is going well. May God's spirit continue to be with each of you as you wind down your week. Safe travel.
In Christ,
Karee and Bruce Slaminski
We have enjoyed reading your amazing stories on this blog. We continue to pray for your safety and spiritual growth. thank you for all your efforts in spreading God's Love and a BIG thanks for the entire Groundwork Guatemala Ministry.
God Bless you all!
Clark and Kathy
We think of you daily and love to read the messages on your Blog. May God continue to Bless your message of Jesus love as you reach out to others. Thanks also for the encouragement that you share with Kevin and Ginny and the other Guatemalan Missionaries. I know that you are a blessing to them also. Enjoy your time in Antigua. Pryaing for your final days as you prepare to return to us back in WI. Safety and Peace be with each of you.
Karen and Gary
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