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Christmas Team

Serving In Guatemala
December 14, 2019
Community: San Pedro Yepocapa
Partner: IDPA Nueva Jerusalem, Nueva Jerusalem
Staff: Byron Galdamez , Gustavo Moreno, Kariana Ayala

1st Christmas Party Prep

by Kariana Ayala | December 15, 2019 10:36 AM

This morning the Christmas team separated the toys by age and gender. We will be giving the kids food and at the end of the day they will get to take a toy home. The Christmas team can't wait to see the faces of kids lighting up with excitement as they recieve the toys brought to them with much love. 

1st Christmas Party Prep

Jesus Feeding the 5,000

by Kariana Ayala | December 15, 2019 8:45 PM

We started off this morning by telling the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. The kids were engaged and loved the full day of games, crafts, and singing. 

Jesus Feeding the 5,000

Gift Time!

by Kariana Ayala | December 15, 2019 8:55 PM

Seeing the smiles on the kids faces was, definitely, the highlight of the day. We were able to bless about 140 kids today. Praise the Lord for he is good!
Gift Time!

2nd Day: La Chusita

by Kariana Ayala | December 16, 2019 8:13 PM

Today we went to a community called La Chusita where we told the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and played lots of games with more than 100 kids. 

2nd Day: La Chusita

Surprise!

by Kariana Ayala | December 16, 2019 8:20 PM

After a day full of games and yummy food, the kids got to open the gifts brought to them. Our hearts melted as we saw the smiles and excitement of the kids as they opened their presents. 

Surprise!

Farewell La Chusita

by Kariana Ayala | December 16, 2019 8:26 PM

This afternoon Pastor expressed his gratitude to the Lancaster and Christmas team as we said goodbye. The community was grateful to have us there, for we were the first missionaries to bless that community. We hope we can come back to La Chusita to further God's kingdom. 

Farewell La Chusita

3rd Day: Nueva Victoria

by Kariana Ayala | December 18, 2019 4:58 PM

Today we went to bless the community of Nueva Victoria. The Lord allowed us to feed and teach over 150 kids and mothers! 

3rd Day: Nueva Victoria

No Pain, No Gain

by Kariana Ayala | December 18, 2019 9:34 PM

After a long day, we were able to play some soccer. Team A beat team B by one point. It was a tight and intense match. 

No Pain, No Gain

Construction Day

by Kariana Ayala | December 18, 2019 9:39 PM

Today and tomorrow we will help build the house of a sweet lady whose living conditions are eye opening.

Construction Day

Hard Work Work

by Kariana Ayala | December 18, 2019 9:45 PM

We are thrilled to bless hermana Piedad with a brand new house. Where she used to live, her roof was made out of tin and plastic. We thank the Lord for opening this door and giving us the opportunity to bless hermana Piedad. 

Hard Work Work

2nd Day of Construction

by Kariana Ayala | December 22, 2019 8:07 AM

The Lancaster and Christmas team are super excited to see sister Piedad's house completed. We thank the Lord for using us as vessels to bless this wonderful family. 

2nd Day of Construction

Last VBS

by Kariana Ayala | December 22, 2019 8:09 AM

For our last day of missions we were expecting around 80 kids to come to our impromptu VBS, but the Lord exceeded our expectations and brought over 180 kids. Members of the Lancaster team helped the Christmas team entertain all of these kids through games and Bible stories. 
Last VBS

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