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Ebenezer Mennonite Church

Serving In Guatemala
June 21, 2025
Community: Cerro Corado
Partner: Iglesia Fuente de Poder
Staff: Loren Valladares, Eduardo Herrera, Augusto Marroquin, Gustavo Moreno

Welcome to Guatemala!

by Augusto Marroquin | June 22, 2025 9:46 AM

We made it to Guatemala safely! It’s amazing to see how different it is. We are excited for this week and the things the Lord will do. Please continue praying for us while we serve and love the people in this country!

Welcome to Guatemala!

Welcome Back!

by Augusto Marroquin | June 22, 2025 9:31 PM

We are so happy to be here again!! Our friends received us with a delicious dinner and we had an amazing time sharing with everyone! 

Welcome Back!

Happy Birthday Grace!

by Augusto Marroquin | June 22, 2025 9:38 PM

We celebrated Grace’s birthday having cake!! What a blessing to celebrate your birthday in another country serving the Lord!
Happy Birthday Grace!

Children's Sunday School

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:14 PM

Today, we were part of a Sunday school for kids where we got to dance to a few songs and learn about the prodigal son. We had a great time. 

Children's Sunday School

Let's Do This!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:17 PM

We also started the construction project which entails digging to set up a water cistern. 

The task was tough, but we enjoy being able to help the local church. 

Let's Do This!

Grocery Shopping

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:22 PM

While some of our friends were busy digging, some of us went to a local supermarket to buy groceries to bless 25 families from Cerro Corado.

Grocery Shopping

Team Work

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:23 PM

Everything may get easy if you have a team willing to jump in whenever there's a need. 
Team Work

Ready to Pack!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:26 PM

After unloading the bus and the car, we started to pack all the groceries and cleaning supplies for the families we are visiting in the following days. 

Ready to Pack!

Prayer Time

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:28 PM

We prayed over these bags for them to be a blessing for the families in the community, and we hope they can supply their current needs, but they can also be an opportunity to share the Good News about Christ. 
Prayer Time

Church Service

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:36 PM

We had a blessed time with our brothers and sisters tonight at church, where we got to worship and praise the Lord as one.

Church Service

Here I am to Worship…

by Eduardo Herrera | June 22, 2025 10:37 PM

Some of our students jumped in and sang a few worship songs. We had a blessed time! 
Here I am to Worship…

God is Good

by Gustavo Moreno | June 23, 2025 3:25 PM

We visited families from the community and shared the gospel with them as God has commanded us.

God is Good

God's Love is Precious

by Gustavo Moreno | June 24, 2025 12:00 PM

Serving people in the community is a big blessing and also to be able to work as a team.
God's Love is Precious

VBS Time!

by Gustavo Moreno | June 24, 2025 12:28 PM

We had a great time with the kids on Monday because they were excited to see Jesus in the skit and they also had fun with it.

VBS Time!

Fun Time!

by Gustavo Moreno | June 24, 2025 12:47 PM

At VBS there was a craft time and we had the kids coloring crosses, playing with water beads and some other activities.
Fun Time!

He said “Go”

by Augusto Marroquin | June 24, 2025 10:29 PM

We had the opportunity to keep visiting our families and pray for them. It’s very special getting to know them more and learn more about their culture.

He said “Go”

VBS 2

by Augusto Marroquin | June 24, 2025 10:36 PM

We had so much fun with the kids learning about Jesus’ life. We have very special moments with the kids playing, learning and dancing! Definitely they are God’s kids!
VBS 2

Testimonies

by Augusto Marroquin | June 24, 2025 10:38 PM

Tonight we had the opportunity to share some testimonies with the youth of the church. God talked through our lives to let them know He sees them and loves them.
Testimonies

Last day!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 25, 2025 10:43 PM

Today was our last day of ministry and delivered the last bags of groceries. We pray that these people continue to see God's provision. 

Last day!

Almost done!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 25, 2025 10:45 PM

We are happy with the progress we accomplished these past days as we digged to set up a cistern at the church. We can't wait to see the final result. 
Almost done!

Last VBS

by Eduardo Herrera | June 25, 2025 10:47 PM

We had a great time on our last day of VBS although we were sad to say goodbye!

We received a little bit more than 100 kids per day! Our prayer is that the seed of God's word planted in the heart of our new friends can grow and produce fruit. 


Last VBS

Farewell Service

by Eduardo Herrera | June 25, 2025 10:49 PM

Some of our students delighted us with worship tonight at church. It was a very special service where we could sense God's presence moving. 
Farewell Service

United as one

by Eduardo Herrera | June 25, 2025 10:51 PM

Pastor Rogelio, our local pastor and friend, blessed us with a sermon based on Acts 13: 1-3 where he talked about how God's called us to serve and encourage others, but also be one church. 
United as one

Adventure day!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 27, 2025 7:16 PM

We woke up early in the morning to start our journey riding ATVs to get to Pacaya Volcano, one of three active volcanoes in Guatemala.

We had so much fun.  

Adventure day!

Coffee time

by Eduardo Herrera | June 27, 2025 7:19 PM

After riding the ATVs, we headed to La Antigua Guatemala, a touristic city outside Guatemala City, where we got to walk around and do some shopping, but first we made a quick stop at a local Café to enjoy Guatemala's delicious coffee.
Coffee time

Goodbye, Guatemala!

by Eduardo Herrera | June 27, 2025 7:20 PM

We are sad to leave Guatemala, but we can't wait to go back home what we experienced this week and what God did in us and through us in Fuente de Poder Church. 
Goodbye, Guatemala!

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by Praying Pelican Missions | June 27, 2025 11:57 PM

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Rosie Good

June 24, 2025 8:05 PM

Very glad EMC+ Youth doing the ministry in Guatemala. Praying each one Reach one, for safety and service. A cistern is tough work!

Jenn

June 22, 2025 7:14 PM

Bluffton Community Church is praying 2 Theesalonians 1:11-12 Praying God encounters, signs and wonders as you be His hands and feet.

Tim and Carol McCombs

June 22, 2025 5:19 PM

Looking good Lilly, Owen and Andy. Prayers coming your way. Be safe. God bless!

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