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Ebenezer Mennonite Church

Serving In Guatemala
July 8, 2023
Community: Cerro Corado
Partner: Iglesia Fuente de Poder
Staff: Loren Valladares, Carlos Velásquez , María Fernanda Salguero Chinchilla , Alejandro Flores, Josue Garcia

Ready to Serve!

by Loren Valladares | July 8, 2023 7:15 PM

We arrived safe and sound in Guatemala and are excited to serve alongside Pastor Rogelio Aguilar and his church.

Ready to Serve!
Kids Worship!

by Josue Garcia | July 9, 2023 12:47 AM

Starting our week with kids' church service.

Kids Worship!
Welcome!

by Carlos Velásquez | July 9, 2023 8:25 AM

Last night we were welcomed by a lot of kids who delighted us by singing worship songs to God.

Welcome!
Hello Kids!

by Carlos Velásquez | July 9, 2023 5:07 PM

Our team got to share a good time with all the kids during the Sunday morning church service. What a way to start this new day!
Hello Kids!
Painting Time

by Carlos Velásquez | July 9, 2023 5:17 PM

During the afternoon our team members started painting the walls of the church we are serving at. It will look amazing!
Painting Time
Food Project

by Carlos Velásquez | July 9, 2023 5:22 PM

After some shopping our team is preparing all the grocery bags before we do food distribution. Can't wait to start!
Food Project
Hard Work

by Carlos Velásquez | July 9, 2023 5:53 PM

Some of our team members are working on fixing the roof of the kids' classroom so they can meet there and learn more about Christ.
Hard Work
Sharing the Blessing

by Loren Valladares | July 10, 2023 11:30 PM

We met families from Amatitlán sharing the gospel while making new friends.
Sharing the Blessing
We can't Wait for VBS to Start

by Loren Valladares | July 10, 2023 11:35 PM

We're getting ready for VBS because when good things happen  Jesus' light shines!
We can't Wait for VBS to Start
Construction Project

by Loren Valladares | July 10, 2023 11:40 PM

Working on the kids' classroom 
Construction Project
Painting Project

by Loren Valladares | July 10, 2023 11:45 PM

Today was our second day painting the inside of the church 
Painting Project
Worshiping God with the Kids

by Loren Valladares | July 10, 2023 11:48 PM

We had a great time singing and dancing with the kids this afternoon on our first day of VBS.
Worshiping God with the Kids
Second Day of Construction

by Alejandro Flores | July 11, 2023 6:30 PM

We finished the walls today. We are very happy with the work of our guys.

Second Day of Construction
Play Time with the Kids

by Alejandro Flores | July 11, 2023 6:33 PM

After our VBS we played with the kids and the parachute. We had so much fun!
Play Time with the Kids
Playing Outside

by Josue Garcia | July 12, 2023 7:08 AM

It was an amazing time playing with all the kids. We did three groups. One played soccer, the other played kickball and the girls played several games together.

Playing Outside
Painting Time

by Alejandro Flores | July 12, 2023 8:21 AM

Today we keep painting the outside part of the church.

Painting Time
Testimony Time

by Alejandro Flores | July 12, 2023 8:24 AM

Some of the young people of the group shared their experiences and how they met our Lord.        
Testimony Time
Painting Completed

by Josue Garcia | July 12, 2023 11:29 PM

We completed the painting at the church today.

Painting Completed
Last Day of Food Distribution

by Josue Garcia | July 12, 2023 11:30 PM

This was our last day doing food distribution which was a blessing for them and us.
Last Day of Food Distribution
Final Choreography

by Josue Garcia | July 12, 2023 11:31 PM

Church Fuente de Poder and Ebenezer Mennonite together doing one last song for the children.
Final Choreography
Farewell Service

by Josue Garcia | July 12, 2023 11:32 PM

We had a very heartwarming and blessed service where we could feel the presence of God.
Farewell Service
Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 14, 2023 11:57 PM

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Comments

Rebecca Hasting

July 11, 2023 9:04 AM

So thankful and blessed my kids are part of this mission. Thank you all for your hard work and love you are giving.

Bev

July 9, 2023 5:39 PM

It looks great! I love the color! Thank you for keeping us informed!

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