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Tree of Life

Serving In Guatemala
March 25, 2023
Community: San Pedro Yepocapa
Partner: IDPA Nueva Jerusalem
Staff: Loren Valladares, Brenda Vásquez, Eduardo Herrera

Safe & Sound

by Eduardo Herrera | March 25, 2023 10:58 PM

After a long journey, we made it to Guatemala! We're looking forward to serving in Yepocapa.

Safe & Sound

Pollo Campero

by Eduardo Herrera | March 25, 2023 10:59 PM

Our first stop was Pollo Campero, a delicious fried-chicken restaurant in Guatemala.
Pollo Campero

Welcome!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 25, 2023 11:02 PM

Our brothers and sisters from Yepocapa gave us a warm welcome. 
Welcome!

VBS - Day 1

by Loren Valladares | March 26, 2023 12:41 PM

Having a great time with the kids worshiping God

VBS - Day 1

Noah and the Ark

by Brenda Vásquez | March 26, 2023 9:57 PM

Today we learned about Noah and the Ark.  We enjoyed doing the craft together. 

Noah and the Ark

David's Heart!

by Brenda Vásquez | March 26, 2023 10:12 PM

We had the opportunity to listen to Jonathan's testimony.  It was a great blessing for the congregation.
David's Heart!

Buenos Días

by Eduardo Herrera | March 27, 2023 8:42 AM

What a great way to start the day by having devotionals with friends.
Buenos Días

Time to Paint

by Loren Valladares | March 27, 2023 11:08 AM

We are starting our day painting the house of the Lord.

Time to Paint

Time to Share!

by Brenda Vásquez | March 27, 2023 11:45 AM

We are very excited to share this time and see how God shows his love and compassion to the people in the community.

Time to Share!

Teamwork

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:08 AM

When you work as a team the job is done faster and is much more fun!

Teamwork

Strong Relationships

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:09 AM

We've enjoyed our first day of food distribution.

Strong Relationships

VBS - Day 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:10 AM

It was great to see our new friends at VBS today. We had a blast. 
VBS - Day 2

A New Friend!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:11 AM

Kennedy made a new friend today! 
A New Friend!

Crafts Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:12 AM

Today we worked on a craft based on the story of Noah's ark.
Crafts Time

Pray for one another

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:14 AM

After VBS a mom whose child was part of VBS came to us to tell her story and ask for prayers. We can see the need for God in this place.
Pray for one another

Soccer Time!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 12:15 AM

We had an amazing time playing soccer with the church's youth group. We love you guys!
Soccer Time!

Painting Project | Day 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:41 PM

We took a break from painting and Kerrigan and Kennedy made new friends.

Painting Project | Day 2

Food Distribution | Day 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:43 PM

The other teams continued visiting homes and praying over these families.
Food Distribution | Day 2

Un Pequeño Amigo

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:44 PM

Terri made a new little friend today.
Un Pequeño Amigo

New Adventures

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:44 PM

We love you guys! 
New Adventures

VBS - Day 3

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:45 PM

Today was our third (and last day) of VBS. We had a blast. 
VBS - Day 3

Crafts Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:48 PM

Today we helped our males make some pretty bracelets.

Crafts Time

¡Hasta Pronto!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:51 PM

We were all sad at the end of today's VBS, but we know it's not a definite good-bye. 

¡Hasta Pronto!

Bonfire Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 28, 2023 11:53 PM

We went out with the church's youth group to share some quality time with them, share some testimonies and have fun.

Bonfire Time

Women's Ministry

by Eduardo Herrera | March 29, 2023 12:50 PM

Today we had a special activity for our beloved sisters from Church. We shared some testimonies and Terri spoke on how  we can rest in the Lord.

Women's Ministry

Spa Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 29, 2023 12:52 PM

Our girls gave a massage session to our sisters. We had a great time with them. 
Spa Time

Crafts

by Eduardo Herrera | March 29, 2023 12:54 PM

At the end of the activity we had the chance to do a craft which they loved. 

Crafts

Volcán de Fuego

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:11 AM

We had a beautiful view to Volcán de Fuego, one of many volcanoes in this country. 

 Volcán de Fuego

The Last Game

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:17 AM

In the afternoon, we had our last activity with the youth group from Nueva Jerusalem Church. We had so much fun. 

The Last Game

Hike Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:18 AM

After playing some games, we went on a hike where we got to see the entire town. 
Hike Time

Nuevas Amigas

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:21 AM

Cora wanted a picture with her new friend.


Nuevas Amigas

Last Service

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:22 AM

We had our last church service with our beloved brothers and sisters from Yepocapa. 
Last Service

Time to Share

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:23 AM

Cora shared her testimony and also her experience in Yepocapa. It was moving. ❤
Time to Share

¡Hasta Pronto!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:24 AM

Thank you very much to Nueva Jerusalem Church for welcoming us and letting us serve along with them. 
¡Hasta Pronto!

Looking nice!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 9:26 AM

A sister from Church, Ms. Graciela, dressed our ladies up in Mayan-Indigenous clothes. We all look beautiful, don't we? 
Looking nice!

Cemetery Visit

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 6:14 PM

Today we went to Guatemala City's Public Cemetery. Joel, our Guide and Founder of a Non-Profit shared with us how this cemetery operates. 

Cemetery Visit

Dump Visit

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 6:15 PM

During our tour, Joel also explained to us how people make a living off trash by collecting cardboard, metal pieces, plastic, etc. It was an impactful experience. 
Dump Visit

Believe Guatemala

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 6:22 PM

At the end of our tour, Joel took us to his foundation: Believe Guatemala. This is a non-profit that provides workshops for women from the area. They mainly focus on children in the area through scholarships and a sponsorship program.

Believe Guatemala wants to help these kids to succeed in life and have a better future. 

Believe Guatemala

Believe Guatemala Part 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 6:23 PM

We also had so much fun playing with chalk!
Believe Guatemala Part 2

Thank You!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 30, 2023 6:24 PM

Thank you for what you're doing in this community and for having us. We had so much fun. 
Thank You!

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 31, 2023 12:11 AM


¡Adiós, Yepocapa!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 31, 2023 9:55 PM

Today we said goodbye to Nueva Jerusalem Church and its people. We are spending some recreational days in La Antigua Guatemala, but we can't wait to go back home and share what we've experienced in this beautiful place.
¡Adiós, Yepocapa!

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Darryl T. Hill

March 26, 2023 11:27 PM

God bless you all and keep you safe. It's wonderful to have the opportunity to worship and praise with someone from a different culture and lifestyle.

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