Light In The Valley Chapel

We arrived safe and were welcomed by the host Pastor and had a delicious traditional dinner ‘black dinner/ Relleno’. We are excited to see what God has in store this week. 

What a night! After a restful sleep, we're fully refreshed and eager to begin Day 1 of ministry in San Lazaro. We'll kick things off by nourishing our spirits with the Word of God during a powerful devotional, expertly led by one of our dedicated PPM leaders. From there, we'll divide into smaller groups to engage in different ministry activities. We're excited to see what God will do!

Today was so amazing!

Despite the rain, our Sunday school was a success.

We started with some hype choreographies and then we had the team dramatizing the story of David and Goliath with so much joy. The children were so attentive and were so participative in the question section.

After that we had some playing time and we had more children joining us. 

We are all eager for the first VBS day!

Meanwhile Sunday school was in full swing the other part of the group split into two work groups one at our host Church in San Lazaro, and the other assisting Pastor Felipe   Orange Walk. We spread dirt for Pastor's foundation and dug holes for his fence. We also picked up groceries to bless families in the community. We're so thankful for this great opportunity! Today was neatly done and done with love. To God be the glory for those hard-working hands ??.

With our work complete, we enjoyed a delicious lunch together . Our next step was to go into the community and personally invite people to our upcoming events. This outreach was truly impactful, as we had the privilege of praying with several very welcoming individuals. We're excited to see the positive impact of these invitations and are incredibly grateful for the chance to connect with the community in such a meaningful way.

"For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere." It was such a  privilege to end the night worshipping our Lord. We were able to hear impactful testimonies from our team members, testimonies that speak about how great, loving and merciful our God is. 

After a restful night, we felt recharged. We shared a delicious breakfast, lovingly prepared by a sister from our host church, following our devotional. Then, we formed three groups to begin our ministry work.

Our school ministry recently had an incredible opportunity to connect with the students of San Lazaro Methodist School. We engaged them with uplifting songs and brought the story of David and Goliath to life through a dramatic presentation in their classrooms. We had a truly wonderful time sharing moments and playing games with the children.

Our first day of Vacation Bible School was totally amazing.

We kicked off with some hype presentations and then went into different activities such as bible lessons, arts and games.

Today we learned of Noah and the Arc, and the promise God has given the world.

Spending time with the children of this community blesses us so much!

Today we culminated the digging for the  foundation of the building project, was a nice sunny and windy day where this group of men worked hard to accomplish today's task. Work was done as a team,vit was smooth and a fun environment to work in. What an amazing experience it was working together as brethren in Christ for the kingdom of God in the beautiful community of San Lázaro. 

What a fantastic way to end a day packed with different ministries! We went straight to the community park for an awesome friendly game against some of the village youth and our host church members. Belize absolutely dominated and won the game! Afterward, we went back to our lodging for a truly powerful debriefing about our day. We're incredibly grateful for every single thing we're doing for God and His people!

What an incredible morning! We started bright and early with devotionals and a fantastic breakfast before heading out to the Maya temples. It was absolutely fascinating to delve into the history of the Maya civilization, and we had an amazing time exploring Lamanai!

Day 2 of VBS was fantastic! The kids were excited to dive into today's Bible story about Jonah and God's call for him. They paid close attention and had a blast with games and crafts. It was truly a great day!

Our last day of food distribution ministry was a complete success! We blessed 20 families and it was so special to see the joy and gratitude with which they received the bag. We leave this place challenged to trust the Lord at all times and grateful to Him for allowing us to be part of those answered prayers for the people in this community.

Today the team was in full active mode as only a couple of hours were left for them to complete and finalize some details in the last day of the mission trip. They did a swift, awesome and admirable job in putting everything in place for the flooring phase. Thank God for their lives and good weather. To God be the glory in everything we do under the name of Jesus. 

A Heartfelt Farewell and Shared Blessings

We recently held our farewell service, a truly special time of worship where we deeply felt the presence of God. Our host  pastor shared encouraging words, reminding us through Daniel 3 that God is with us, just as He was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Our youth also shared their wonderful experiences here. It has been a true privilege to serve the village of San Lazaro, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. We feel incredibly blessed by the community.

Our day exploring the beautiful Caribbean waters was truly amazing! We are incredibly thankful to our Creator for this wonderful opportunity to serve and enjoy a day of recreation, And today we leave Belize with hearts overflowing. Until Next time Belize