Team Jesus

Serving In Guatemala
June 30, 2018
Community: Nueva Victoria
Partner: Nueva Jerusalem
Staff: Byron Galdamez , Eduardo Herrera

by Eduardo Herrera | July 1, 2018 11:12 PM

We made it to Guatemala! We are more than ready to serve those who need it as well as to share the gospel among the hopeless

Team Effort

by Eduardo Herrera | July 1, 2018 11:18 PM

Pastor Guadalupe joined us to assembly the bags for food distribution. We have 35 bags of supplies to help 35 families. Team effort makes the difference!

Worth the Drive

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:30 AM

Our drive into the village each day is long and bumpy, but the views and community are so worth it! Pastor Lupe and our bus driver Roberto are taking great care of us.

Hygiene Kits

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:32 AM

We met with many families from the community of Nueva Victoria in the morning to discuss good hygiene like washing hands and brushing teeth. Then we blessed them with small hygiene kits!

Food Distribution

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:38 AM

Visiting six families, talking to them about their stories, and getting to pray for them was a highlight and a privilege! We were blessed to be welcomed into their homes, and we were able to bless them with bags of food and basic supplies in the name of Jesus. We are believing that God will use this time to encourage their faith and point them to Him.

The Young will Win with God!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:43 AM

After lunch, we invited kids to come hang out and we performed a skit about David and Goliath. We encouraged the kids to be like David, trust God, and believe that they can win their battles with Him.

Parachute!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:50 AM

One of activities with the little kids was the parachute. We taught them many of the parachute games we played as kids!

Face Painting

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:51 AM

We also practiced our artistic skills (or lack of skills...) with face painting!

Games, Games, and More Games!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 7:57 AM

Games were a big part of our afternoon with the kids. We played some American games like Red Light Green Light and Duck Duck Goose (Pato Pato Ganzo), but we also learned new Guatemalan games such as a new version of Semaforo and Pica Pica Ensalada. Over 60 kids showed up on our first day, and they are excited to come back!

Fogata

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 8:03 AM

To end our day of ministry, we invited the youth to join us for a bonfire. The Holy Spirit was definitely moving as we sang, shared about God's love, and shared some of our own testimonies. They were attentive and receptive. We all made smores and roasted marshmallows over the fire!

Working Hard!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 11:20 PM

Today we started our day with some construction projects by the church in Nueva Victoria.

Saltamos!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 11:35 PM

We loved playing with thr kids again this afternoon. Even though we don't all speak the same language, we can laugh, play, and build relationships together!

Noah's Ark

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 11:41 PM

The kids and Pastor Lupe helped us today with our skit about Noah's Ark and God's faithfulness. Then we made some animal puppets with them.

Sharing Hugs!

by Katrina Hulme | July 3, 2018 11:53 PM

We are loving the relationships that we have been building!

Piñata!

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 12:03 AM

Groups of the younger kids, older kids, and several moms each got to hit a piñata. It was so much fun to hear the laughter, watch the kids scramble for candy, and then give their moms a chance to have fun! Afterwards, we shared some words of encouragement and they shared their appreciation for us being in their community with them.

Prayers & Food

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 9:07 AM

We got to meet some more families, pray for them, and distribute more food.

A Team United in Christ!

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 9:08 AM

We are enjoying our time as a team getting to serve together, learn together, and deepen our relationships with each other.

Mixtas!

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 9:10 AM

For dinner we had a Guatemalan meal of Mixtas. It was delicious! Muy rico!

Final Food Distribution

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 6:18 PM

We visited and prayed for some more families this morning. In total, we were able to give out bags of food and supplies to 35 families this week! By building relationships in Nueva Victoria, we were welcomed into homes and Pastor Lupe was able to share God's Word and the Gospel!

Obstacle Course

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 6:23 PM

We made a little obstacle course for the little kids after our skit about Jesus calming the storm!

Paper Airplanes

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 6:28 PM

Some of the older kids made paper airplanes and then had a competition to see whose would go the furthest. Here is the winner!

Goaaaalllll!!!!

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 6:35 PM

Team Jesus faced Nueva Victoria mothers in a soccer match. It was intense, but so much fun to include the moms that work so hard for their families! And we are happy to say it was a tie game!!

Jesus Calms the Storm

by Katrina Hulme | July 4, 2018 6:45 PM

Our final skit was about Jesus calming the storms - in the Bible and in our lives!

Goodbye Service

by Katrina Hulme | July 5, 2018 12:49 AM

Saying goodbye to Nueva Victoria was difficult but we are so thankful for the time we have been able to spend here. A lot of community members came to our goodbye service, we prayed for many of them, and we can see the ways God has moved to bridge gaps & open doors. We are grateful, hopeful, and humbled from our time in Nueva Victoria.

Brillo de Sol

by Katrina Hulme | July 5, 2018 11:42 PM

This school in Antigua works with students with special needs. They have an amazing mission to help students learn in a way that works for them. We enjoyed getting to see it!

Antigua!

by Katrina Hulme | July 5, 2018 11:44 PM

We enjoyed some time exploring Antigua at the end of our service week.

See you next year!

by Katrina Hulme | July 5, 2018 11:50 PM

We are so thankful for all that God has done here in Guatemala this week. He has allowed us to influence the community of Nueva Victoria, but we have also been deeply impacted by our experiences. As we say goodbyes, we know that this is only "see you later" and we are so excited to return again next year to this place that has captured our hearts! All glory to God!

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Nita Luke

July 7, 2018 12:04 AM

What a Mighty God we serve???? This was truly a blessing to see, and for Unity to be apart of.. the Best is yet to come???? May God continue to bless all of u and Guatemala ?? For the Great work.

Carlos Roberto Gamboa

July 4, 2018 10:11 AM

Awesome! You guys are doing such a wonderful thing! The looks on the kids faces including the adults show joy, appreciation and love. Keep up the amazing work!

Jazmine Waller

July 3, 2018 9:46 AM

So awesome to see! Great ministry going forth. The perfect witness! Continued prayers for this life changing experience. Thank God for you Unity Ladies!!

Shundala Frierson

July 3, 2018 8:36 AM

This is so awesome to see ministry outside the 4 walls of the church. Go Unity ladies! We are praying for you out here ????

The Hook Family

July 3, 2018 1:18 AM

We are so happy to see the 1st update. Wonderful women in a wonderful country, delivering a wonderful message! <3

Michelle Withers

July 2, 2018 8:09 PM

To God be the glory, go Unity Christian Fellowship!

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Community: Nueva Victoria
Partner: Nueva Jerusalem
Staff: Byron Galdamez , Eduardo Herrera

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Serving In Guatemala
June 30, 2018
Community: Nueva Victoria
Partner: Nueva Jerusalem
Staff: Byron Galdamez , Eduardo Herrera