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1st United Methodist Church

Serving In Belize
July 1, 2023
Community: Belize City
Partner: Galilee Baptist
Staff: Jeniecia Sanker, Chris Reyes

Safe Arrival!!

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 2, 2023 12:16 AM

Glory to God for His protection! We arrived safely in beautiful Belize. 

Safe Arrival!!

Sunday School

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 2, 2023 5:01 PM

Sunday School was filled with dancing, puppet show and a beautiful message from God’s word. Chef Bri did an amazing job. 

Sunday School

Sunday School Fun

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 2, 2023 5:07 PM

Everyone was participating and lifting the Name of Jesus on high. 
Sunday School Fun

Sermon

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 2, 2023 5:15 PM

Pastor Jack did an amazing service on Mark 12:28 - 34. “Love the Lord your God.” How can you know someone if you don’t know them? How can you know God, if you don’t know Him? We need to be reading and praying daily to know Him.
Sermon

Meeting Pastor Ruperto again

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 2, 2023 5:17 PM

It was so precious reuniting with Pastor Ruperto after all these years. We love him and his church so much. 
Meeting Pastor Ruperto again

Inviting Kids for VBS

by Chris Reyes | July 2, 2023 11:19 PM

Today we had the opportunity to walk around in the community and invite kids to VBS. 

Inviting Kids for VBS

Amazing Solo

by Chris Reyes | July 2, 2023 11:24 PM

Rachel was so brave doing a solo and ministering to us. 
Amazing Solo

Our God is Greater

by Chris Reyes | July 2, 2023 11:27 PM

Brock was also a brave soul, coming out of his comfort zone as he ministered to us by singing ‘Our God is Greater’
Our God is Greater

Special Item by the Team

by Chris Reyes | July 2, 2023 11:32 PM

Everyone praising, worshipping and rejoicing in our Singspiration tonight. The team blessed us with a special song. 

Special Item by the Team

Vacation Bible School Day 1

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 3, 2023 9:12 PM

VBS started off with a blast. We had a great time with games, Bible stories, crafts and even snacks. It’s so much fun praising Jesus in the sun. 
Vacation Bible School Day 1

Making Friends

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 3, 2023 9:18 PM

Little people, little chairs … but Big smiles for King Jesus!  
Making Friends

Loving Story Time

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 3, 2023 9:23 PM

Sister Rachael was extremely impressive with her amazing skills in sharing the Bible story to the little ones. To God be the Glory! 
Loving Story Time

Arts and Craft

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 3, 2023 9:26 PM

The children had fun expressing themselves in creative ways during arts time. 
Arts and Craft

End Of Vacation Bible School Day 1

by Chris Reyes | July 4, 2023 12:10 AM

VBS ended with a wonderful dancing and singing time for Jesus!!!! Let's get up and do the Food Truck Party Dance..

End Of Vacation Bible School Day 1

Packing N Praying

by Chris Reyes | July 4, 2023 12:15 AM

We packed all the groceries into 20 food bags. These bags represent 20 families we will be visiting this week! We may not know them but God absolutely does! 
Packing N Praying

Food Ministry

by Chris Reyes | July 4, 2023 12:18 AM

We went out to deliver groceries to the families of the community! We loved talking with them and their loving hearts. We were also able to pray for them and pour love on them!!!
Food Ministry

Abortion Prevention Seminar

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 4, 2023 2:47 PM

Psalms 139:13-14 
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Dear Lord,
I pray that this amazing talk be an open door for mountains to be moved in this regard in our beautiful Belize.
In Jesus Name, Amen 
Abortion Prevention Seminar

VBS Day 2

by Chris Reyes | July 4, 2023 5:50 PM

Day 2 was incredible. We glorified the Name Of God with the Food Truck Party Song and fun games " 4 Squares."

VBS Day 2

Activity Time

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:10 AM

A VBS filled with love and laughter, blessings in abundance. 

Activity Time

Beautiful Birds in the making

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:18 AM

Today we learned how the Lord provided Quails for the Israelites. God is indeed faithful, even today. 

Beautiful Birds in the making

Sports Ministry

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:22 AM

Today we had an awesome time in the neighborhood park. Sports, games and bubbles filled the air. 
Sports Ministry

Coloring

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:24 AM

Age is a just a number! Let’s color…
Coloring

Simply Precious

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:28 AM

The children also enjoyed some incredible face paint!
Simply Precious

Celebrating 4th of July

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:34 AM

Happy 247th Anniversary of your Independence, America. We had a great time in our small party as we showed patriotism and enjoyed a delicious gigantic number-shaped donut for dessert.
Celebrating 4th of July

Youth Night Ministry

by Jeniecia Sanker | July 5, 2023 2:40 AM

We definitely had an amazing time with all the youths at church today. Brock and Rachael did a great job sharing their testimonies and worship time was powerful. We even enjoyed some incredible pizza. 

Youth Night Ministry

VBS Day 3

by Chris Reyes | July 6, 2023 12:29 AM

Day 3 was a blast!! We sang, danced, and had fun all in the name of Jesus. We were Blessed to see more kids coming today. God is Good, All the time and All the time, God is Good....

VBS Day 3

Arts and Happiness

by Chris Reyes | July 6, 2023 12:32 AM

Kimberly is so happy just seeing the children doing their arts and crafts. Once the kids are happy, Kimberly surely will... 
Arts and Happiness

Final Day of VBS

by Chris Reyes | July 7, 2023 12:35 AM

We started off singing "Manna in the morning," having fun and praising God with all our Hearts
Final Day of VBS

Charge, Shield, Blast!!

by Chris Reyes | July 7, 2023 12:37 AM

We're having fun with the children teaching a new game "Charge, Shield, Blast." 
Charge, Shield, Blast!!

Oh Where is Oscar...

by Chris Reyes | July 7, 2023 12:40 AM

Pastor Jack finding "Oscar" among kids and "Oscar" rewarding the kids and their friends with gifts... 
Oh Where is Oscar...

Not Goodbye but a See You Later

by Chris Reyes | July 7, 2023 12:42 AM

We were all emotional to say goodbye to all the kids at VBS and just had a huge See you Later Picture...
Not Goodbye but a See You Later

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | July 8, 2023 11:57 PM

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