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Freedom Church

Serving In Guatemala
October 26, 2024
Staff: Steven Requena, José Tarragó

We are in Guatemala!

by Steven Requena | October 26, 2024 5:42 PM

We made it safe and sound! We are in Guatemala. After a delicious meal at Pillo Campero we are at our lodging. 

We are in Guatemala!

Happy Sunday!

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 9:52 PM

This morning we were at our host church for an amazing church service. We met pastor Mario and his congregation that gave us a warm welcome! 

Happy Sunday!

Kingdom Family

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 9:54 PM

Pastor Jordan shared God's word this morning. 
Kingdom Family

Our Youth Friends!

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 9:56 PM

We spent some time with the youth group from Nueva Visión church. 


Our Youth Friends!

Group Photo!

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 9:58 PM

At the end of the service we took this picture. A good reminder of the new family we have in Guatemala! 
Group Photo!

Vamos de Compras!

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 10:02 PM

After church service in the morning we went to a grocery store to get all the supplies we needed to pack 25 bags with food. 
Vamos de Compras!

Worshiping Together!

by Steven Requena | October 27, 2024 10:06 PM

This is amazing grace

This is unfailing love 

That You would take my place 

That You would bear my cross 

Worshiping Together!

House Visiting

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 12:51 PM

We went to visit houses of the community, prayed for them, and shared food and cleaning supplies. We saw the Holy Spirit moving in each house. It was a beautiful time. 

House Visiting

Praying for Families

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 1:55 PM

We spent the morning praying for families. We met beautiful people with amazing stories of faith. 

Praying for Families

Painting the Temple

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 2:01 PM

We painted the outside of the temple. A better look for the house of the Lord. It was great to see members of the church coming to help. 
Painting the Temple

Having Fun with the Kids

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 5:22 PM

We shared time with the kids at VBS. We learned together from the Bible and played games. It was really fun.
Having Fun with the Kids

Time to be Creative

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 5:24 PM

We did crafts with the little ones. A fun time where they used their creativity and learned from the Bible.
Time to be Creative

Praying for the Sick

by José Tarragó | October 28, 2024 11:17 PM

We visited hospitals to pray for people and share a hot drink and food. People received it with a smile on their faces and that's a beautiful thing.

Praying for the Sick

Food Distribution

by Steven Requena | October 30, 2024 10:21 AM

Yesterday morning we went to visit some more houses. We met people with amazing stories of what God has done in their lives. 

To the Glory of God one soul got saved, Hallelujah! 

Food Distribution

Jesús te ama!

by Steven Requena | October 30, 2024 10:28 AM

Part of the team went out to the streets to share God's good news, Jesus loves you! 
Jesús te ama!

Jesus the Good Shepherd

by Steven Requena | October 30, 2024 10:31 AM

At VBS we taught the kids about the good shepherd that left the 99 to go and seek the lost sheep. 
Jesus the Good Shepherd

Spending Time with the Members of the Community

by José Tarragó | October 30, 2024 2:43 PM

We spent time visiting the houses of the people of the community sharing food and cleaning supplies for them, but also the word of God. We leave each house with hope and joy. 

Spending Time with the Members of the Community

Followers of Jesus

by José Tarragó | October 30, 2024 2:46 PM

The women of the church took time to wash our feet with oil, and pray for us. It was a beautiful time of fellowship where the Holy Spirit moved. They show what a real follower of Jesus should be like. 
Followers of Jesus

Finishing the Painting

by José Tarragó | October 30, 2024 2:49 PM

On our last day of service we were finishing the painting of the church. We were never alone throughout the whole process. Different members of the congregation came to help us. 

Finishing the Painting

Dancing with the Little Ones

by José Tarragó | October 30, 2024 6:42 PM

At our last VBS in Guatemala we had a lot of fun teaching and playing with the kids.  It was a beautiful experience.

Dancing with the Little Ones

Thank you Church!!

by José Tarragó | October 31, 2024 11:36 AM

We had a wonderful farewell service, sharing the word of God and praying for each other.

Two churches, one same God.

Thank you Church!!

Antigua Guatemala

by Steven Requena | October 31, 2024 10:34 PM

We spent the day shopping and walking around in Antigua Guatemala. It is a colonial city and was the capital of the country in the past. 

Antigua Guatemala

Coffee Tour

by Steven Requena | October 31, 2024 10:37 PM

After a delicious lunch we went to a coffee plantation to see the process of the coffee. 
Coffee Tour

See You Later Familia!

by Steven Requena | November 1, 2024 5:51 AM

We are at the international airport in Guatemala city. We are ready to go home! We had such a great experience in Guatemala serving the Lord. We can't wait to share with you all what God has done in our lives this week. 

Thanks to all the people that prayed for us, to those that supported this trip but especially thanks to the Lord for giving us this opportunity to serve. 

This is not a good bye, it is a SEE YOU LATER! 

Until next time! 

God bless you all! 

See You Later Familia!

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by Praying Pelican Missions | November 1, 2024 11:57 PM

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Dr Polly Heil-Mealey

October 30, 2024 4:06 PM

oh.my.goodness! How powerful is that!

dianna Hampton

October 30, 2024 3:09 PM

That is so cool

Amanda Carroll

October 29, 2024 8:21 PM

Loving checking in to see what y’all are up to daily!! ??

Joanni Luna

October 28, 2024 8:53 PM

So cool to see what yall are doing!!!

Dr Polly Heil-Mealey

October 28, 2024 2:00 PM

Precious!

Kevin Lambing

October 28, 2024 8:59 AM

Love seeing the Lord work

Hallelujah! Praying for continued blessings

October 28, 2024 7:35 AM

All Glory to God ❤️

Mary Bowers

October 27, 2024 9:23 PM

Praying for many blessings this week!

Crystal

October 27, 2024 12:16 PM

Awesomeness

Mary Bowers

October 27, 2024 7:26 AM

Praise the Lord for safe travels! Praying for many blessings this week!

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