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Holy Spirit Church

Serving In Guatemala
June 3, 2023
Community: La Cumbre
Partner: Parish La Cumbre de Guadalupe
Staff: Loren Valladares, Augusto Marroquin

Hola Guatemala!

by Loren Valladares | June 3, 2023 11:14 AM

After spending last night in the city to recover our energy we are ready to start our trip and serve in "La Cumbre" for the second year.

Hola Guatemala!

Cathedral

by Loren Valladares | June 4, 2023 10:24 AM

Starting our Saturday and our trip visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral 

Cathedral

History

by Loren Valladares | June 4, 2023 10:54 AM

We found a new friend that explained to us the history of the cathedral.

History

Cultural Festival

by Loren Valladares | June 4, 2023 2:28 PM

After visiting the cathedral we had a little bit of fun at the cultural festival downtown. 

Cultural Festival

Shopping for the Community

by Augusto Marroquin | June 4, 2023 10:53 PM

We started the day shopping to prepare groceries bags for the families from church.

Shopping for the Community

Sunday Mass

by Augusto Marroquin | June 4, 2023 11:09 PM

It was so great to have our Sunday Mass at the village we are going to work with, because it allowed us to get to know the people 

Sunday Mass

Celebration Party!

by Augusto Marroquin | June 4, 2023 11:10 PM

What a great time we had with the kids of the community! We had piñatas, candy, donuts and gifts for them.
Celebration Party!

Exploring around the Village

by Augusto Marroquin | June 4, 2023 11:11 PM

The people were so excited that we were there so they gave us a tour around their place.
Exploring around the Village

Here we go VBS!

by Augusto Marroquin | June 4, 2023 11:12 PM

We are getting ready to start with our VBS classes! As we already know the kids we can't wait to teach them about Jesus' light 
Here we go VBS!

A new School

by Augusto Marroquin | June 5, 2023 11:13 PM

We started with our well project painting the only school that there is at the community 

A new School

Kitchen Supplies for the School

by Augusto Marroquin | June 5, 2023 11:15 PM

Our brothers and sisters from Holy Spirit Church had the desire to help the school with some kitchen supplies so the kids can enjoy better meals! 
Kitchen Supplies for the School

VBS Day 1

by Augusto Marroquin | June 5, 2023 11:18 PM

What an amazing day we had today with the VBS at church. We learned that Jesus is Light. We played, made crafts and ate snacks.
VBS Day 1

Crafts

by Augusto Marroquin | June 5, 2023 11:20 PM

We made some lamps so any night we forget that Jesus is Light we can see the lamp and it will remind us that He is the light. 
Crafts

Home Visits

by Augusto Marroquin | June 5, 2023 11:22 PM

It was so wonderful to see how welcoming everyone was with us and gave us the opportunity to know them and know their houses. 
Home Visits

Painting the School

by Loren Valladares | June 6, 2023 10:39 PM

Today we made a lot of progress painting the second classroom, the outside and more than 20 desks.

Painting the School

A New Desk

by Loren Valladares | June 6, 2023 10:42 PM

We put together a new desk for the teacher who has been using one of the kids desks for a long time.
A New Desk

VBS Time

by Loren Valladares | June 6, 2023 11:09 PM

We had a great time on our second day of VBS playing, doing two crafts and learning about Zacchaeus.
VBS Time

Under the Rain

by Loren Valladares | June 6, 2023 11:13 PM

Nothing is going to stop us from having a fun time
Under the Rain

Teaching at School

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:43 AM

One of our missionaries had a time during classes to teach the kids how to brush their teeth. After that they received a tooth brush.
Teaching at School

A New Classroom, New Dreams

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:47 AM

We wanted to cry when we saw one of our goals done. Just thinking that next week our kids will have the opportunity to be in a classroom completely changed is something that motivates us to keep working.

A New Classroom, New Dreams

Can We Pray for You?

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:49 AM

The main point of food distribution is not the food, it's the chance that we have to pray and believe for the families of this community.
Can We Pray for You?

Up the Hill

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:53 AM

It's our last day to go up the hill and we really enjoyed walking on this path and seeing all the families saying hi.
Up the Hill

Pure Joy

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:54 AM

We saw the Joy of the Lord in the smile of every kid playing with just two socks.
Pure Joy

Our Last Day

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:56 AM

There was not a better way to spend the last day playing with the whole community. We enjoyed playing soccer.
Our Last Day

Tears, Tears and more Tears

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:58 AM

To see God moving during this week made us cry as never. We saw his miracles and one of those is that the community will have water now! 
Tears, Tears and more Tears

See You Soon

by Augusto Marroquin | June 8, 2023 9:59 AM

Our last day here, finished. Thanks for the love, joy and peace we had during our time here.
See You Soon

Beach Day

by Loren Valladares | June 8, 2023 10:32 PM

We had a great time today enjoying the Monterrico beach in Guatemala 

Beach Day

Monterrico

by Loren Valladares | June 8, 2023 10:37 PM

We had a great day listening to the sound of the waves, summing in the ocean and hanging out in the pool
Monterrico

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | June 9, 2023 11:57 PM

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Pam

June 10, 2023 2:45 PM

The work you have done for the village is amazing. These pictures are so awesome. It makes me cry. Blessed are you The light from the lamps are shining brightly. I have been praying for you Glenda and your mission group.

Janet

June 9, 2023 9:01 AM

Blessings for all the wonderful people that are giving of their time. Jenny & Maddy my prayers & thought are with you, everyday. Have a blessed day. I am enjoying the updates & pictures of you gals.🥰🤗🙏🏻

Dot

June 7, 2023 6:49 AM

Love these updates!!Looks like a good time!!praying often for all of you! Jesus is smiling!

Ron Hessel

June 6, 2023 8:27 PM

Thank for sharing pictures. You are in our prayers throughout the day. God Bless each of you and all the people you are working with

Valarie Hessel

June 6, 2023 9:09 AM

Hi Brooklyn and rest of group. We enjoy your updates! My Moms in Prayer group prayed yesterday for safety for all and that people there would be drawn to God's light and glory!!

Janet

June 6, 2023 7:22 AM

Jenny & Maddy you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your coworkers. May the Heavenly Father hold you up as you do the work that the Lord has instore for you. In Jesus name, Amen. Love you and keep up the Lord's works.

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