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Grace Fellowship

Serving In Guatemala
March 15, 2025
Community: El Llano
Partner: IDPA Casa de Oracion
Staff: Loren Valladares, Yovanny Gomez

Hola Guatemala!

by Loren Valladares | March 15, 2025 5:01 PM

After an early flight, we are safe and sound in Guatemala ready to serve with Pastor Sergio in Chimaltenango!

Hola Guatemala!

Pollo Campero

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 12:34 AM

We enjoyed a delicious lunch at pollo campero and now we are ready to drive to Chimaltenango.

Pollo Campero

Dinner with pastor's family

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 12:38 AM

We met Pastor Sergio's family for the first time, heard his testimony, and enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by his wife and church members.
Dinner with pastor's family

Packing groceries!

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 11:04 PM

This morning, we went to the local grocery store to buy groceries and cleaning supplies for the 20 families we'll be visiting this week.

Packing groceries!

Praying for the families

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 11:12 PM

After packing, we prayed for the families we'll be visiting, asking God to multiply the food and reveal His love and faithfulness through our gifts.

Praying for the families

Meeting Francisca

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 11:18 PM

This afternoon, we visited Francisca, who graciously welcomed us into her home. She shared that she lost her husband two years ago. We prayed for her, asking God to fill her heart with joy.

Meeting Francisca

Church Service

by Loren Valladares | March 16, 2025 11:27 PM

We enjoyed a wonderful time of worship at the church, joining with the congregation.

Church Service

Singing and dancing at VBS

by Yovanny Gomez | March 17, 2025 10:51 PM

Today was the day our team had been waiting for – sharing VBS with the kids! With the children gathered in a circle, our team took center stage, performing their prepared songs through signing and dancing.

Singing and dancing at VBS

Fun never stops!

by Yovanny Gomez | March 17, 2025 10:57 PM

As snacks were being prepared to close out day one of VBS, the team surprised everyone with one last game!
Fun never stops!

Praying over families in the community

by Yovanny Gomez | March 18, 2025 12:56 AM

This week's schedule includes visiting families within the community, where we'll have the opportunity to connect with them in their homes and pray for them. We are grateful to be an extension of the local church's ministry to their community in this way. 

Praying over families in the community

Being blessed back

by Yovanny Gomez | March 19, 2025 1:28 AM

On 2nd day of food distribution we had the chance of visiting sister Herlinda's home. The team prayed over her for health and for both her son and daughter. Right after the team finished praying, she asked if she could now pray over the team and the sucess of all of their activities! 

Being blessed back

The Fun at VBS continues

by Yovanny Gomez | March 19, 2025 1:36 AM

Day 2 of VBS, after sharing the Bible story and signing, the kids got to do different activities, the Bubble station was one of their favorites for sure! 
The Fun at VBS continues

Night of prayer and worship

by Yovanny Gomez | March 20, 2025 12:32 AM

Last night we got to share with the church a night of prayer and worship, were we sang and united as brothers and sister in Christ. 

Night of prayer and worship

Getting to know the community

by Yovanny Gomez | March 20, 2025 12:43 AM

Day 3 of food distribution began today. Each home we visited received us with open arms ready to share their stories and getting to know the community a bit better.
Getting to know the community

Final day of VBS

by Yovanny Gomez | March 20, 2025 12:48 AM

Although the team had been working on a construction project during the day, they still had energy to spare with the kids at VBS with more songs, Bible stories and different games! 
Final day of VBS

Construction Project

by Yovanny Gomez | March 22, 2025 12:55 AM

Sister Marta is an elderly lady and a widow, the team met her earlier in the week and heard her story. The team worked really hard to be able to change the roof before rainy season began.

Construction Project

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 22, 2025 11:57 PM


Evangelism walk

by Yovanny Gomez | March 23, 2025 10:09 AM

Before our final service, the team got to walk the streets of el Llano one more time to share a small gift and the love of God with all the neighbors of the community.

Evangelism walk

Farewell service

by Yovanny Gomez | March 23, 2025 10:13 AM

We had one final service to attend before saying our goodbyes, the team got to say a few words to the local church, as well as sing and worship God and as a special surprise all the ladies in the team got to attend wearing Guatemalan Typical Suits.
Farewell service

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Comments

Judy Colegrove

March 23, 2025 6:20 AM

Welcome home!

Genna Blythe

March 22, 2025 1:08 AM

Continuing to pray for your trip. May you be encouraged while you are there and once you return home and may the hearts of the people you visit be open for the Lord. God is so good. Glory be to Him!

Judy Colegrove

March 18, 2025 4:43 AM

Continuing to pray for all of you. May the Lord bless your time in Guatemala and use you to have an impact on the people there and to further His Kngdom.

Tammy Herlihy

March 17, 2025 11:10 PM

Looks like the joy of the Lord is present and active in that place, for both the kids and adults?

Susan Hite

March 17, 2025 6:24 AM

What an anwesone opportunity for you to share God’s love and touch other’s lives. Praying that God uses all of you in special ways.

Proud of you Dee praying for you

March 17, 2025 5:51 AM

Proud of you Dee and praying for you

Tammy Herlihy

March 16, 2025 11:32 PM

What a blessing for both them and all of you!! God is SOOO GOOD!!

Tammy Herlihy

March 16, 2025 1:37 AM

So glad you all made it safely and praising God that He will equip you for all He’s called you to

Judy Colegrove

March 15, 2025 7:57 PM

It's great to see you all made it safe and sound and it looks like you're having beautiful weather there. Be safe and know you are being prayed for back at home. Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!

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