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FBC Hallsville

Serving In Guatemala
July 29, 2023
Community: El Jicaro
Partner: IDEC La Arenera
Staff: Loren Valladares, Gustavo Moreno, Augusto Marroquin

Hola Guatemala!

by Loren Valladares | July 29, 2023 5:48 PM

We are safe and sound in Guatemala ready to serve 

Hola Guatemala!
Shopping Time!

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 6:12 PM

We went to the grocery store this morning to buy the groceries for food distribution ministry.

Shopping Time!
Packing

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 6:15 PM

We are going to visit 30 families this week and we are going to bless them with cleaning supplies and groceries 
Packing
Food Distribution - Day 1

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 6:21 PM

We started our ministry today. We were able to visit 9 families. We enjoyed the conversation that we had with them and we saw God's love and joy through them.
Food Distribution - Day 1
Welcome

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 11:21 PM

The church welcomed us today at the church service with all the kids. It was wonderful and we felt loved by them.
Welcome
Testimony

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 11:31 PM

We had the blessing of sharing our testimony in tonight's service.

Testimony
Worship Time

by Loren Valladares | July 30, 2023 11:32 PM

We worship the Lord together in English and Spanish.        
Worship Time
Home Visits!

by Gustavo Moreno | August 1, 2023 12:29 AM

We had a good time visiting families in need.

Home Visits!
Praying!

by Gustavo Moreno | August 1, 2023 12:32 AM

Prayer is what brings us closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Praying!
VBS Time!

by Gustavo Moreno | August 1, 2023 12:36 AM

We had a great time playing and having fun with the kids in VBS today.
VBS Time!
The Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Kids!

by Gustavo Moreno | August 1, 2023 12:39 AM

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'“
The Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to the Kids!
Praying for Each Other

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 8:56 PM

God asks us to pray for each other and it's so special doing it with our brothers and sisters in Guatemala. We've been impacted by their faith and love to the Lord in every home visit. 

Praying for Each Other
Let's Make it More Special

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 8:57 PM

Before our VBS we've been praying for our kids so they can feel the Holy Spirit once they get into the church. We believe that they are going to have an impact on the next generation. 
Let's Make it More Special
We Love You

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 9:08 PM

How can you show people that you love them? Pray for them. Even if the language is different, we've been enjoying getting to know people's stories to help them to pray for their needs.
We Love You
Jesus' Miracles

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 9:09 PM

We learned about all the miracles Jesus did on this earth. It was so amazing seeing the kids learning and being surprised by the stories about Jesus.
Jesus' Miracles
Before Soccer

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 9:14 PM

We like praying before every activity so we took  time to pray before our soccer game.
Before Soccer
Guate vs. Texas

by Augusto Marroquin | August 1, 2023 9:16 PM

We had a lot of fun during our soccer game with our brothers of the local Church! What a big blessing to be able to spend time with them in many different ways
Guate vs. Texas
These Kids!

by Augusto Marroquin | August 2, 2023 8:10 PM

It's so special to see everybody playing and having fun with our kids. They really love to spend time with us even if the language is different.
These Kids!
David and Goliath

by Augusto Marroquin | August 2, 2023 8:13 PM

What amazing storie we learned this morning at school with new friends. We visited and had the opportunity to spread the gospel with them! They were so excited. 
David and Goliath
Shake it Off

by Loren Valladares | August 2, 2023 8:23 PM

We had a great morning today. We danced the church clap at the school and it couldn't have been more fun.
Shake it Off
Impossible to Possible

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 9:57 AM

We had a great week learning that God makes impossible things possible. The kids enjoyed the VBS and we were blessed by them.

Impossible to Possible
Piñatas

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 10:02 AM

What a better way to finish our VBS with piñatas and cadys for everyone 
Piñatas
See You Later

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 10:29 AM

We won't say goodbye, we will say see you later. Our brothers and sisters from our local church were praying for us and they'll continue praying since this is now a family in Christ. 
See You Later
Volcán Pacaya

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 10:33 AM

We experienced hiking the Pacaya volcano in our recreation day after having a week full of blessings with the brothers and sisters from El Jicaro.
Volcán Pacaya
Rec Day

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 10:34 AM

It was fun hiking one of the active volcanoes in Guatemala.
Rec Day
We'll Miss You

by Loren Valladares | August 4, 2023 10:40 AM

We are in the hardest part of our mission trip. We are leaving and we are looking forward to telling everybody all the stories and testimonies of what God did in Guatemala. We love you Guatemala.
We'll Miss You
Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | August 4, 2023 11:57 PM

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Linda Allen

August 1, 2023 4:24 PM

Praying you continue to follow God’s lead as you serve him and you have safe travels coming home.

Carissa Colston

July 31, 2023 2:53 PM

Praying for each of you as you are serving as the hands and feet of Jesus to those in Guatemala!!

Stephanie Ford

July 31, 2023 10:29 AM

Praying for this team to make an impact for the kingdom! Blessings

Elaine Sutton

July 30, 2023 1:41 PM

Praying for y’all this week, I know God will use each of you in a special way.

Wendy Sutton

July 30, 2023 8:37 AM

Excited to see what the Lord will do through you all this week!

Scott B.

July 29, 2023 7:02 PM

Praying for a great week!!

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