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Serving In El Salvador
April 12, 2025
Community: Metapán
Partner: Iglesia Menonita El Desague
Staff: Steven Requena, Alejandra Martínez

We Made it!

by Steven Requena | April 12, 2025 2:25 PM

We made it safe and sound to El Salvador. We are ready for a great week. 

We Made it!

Here We Go!

by Steven Requena | April 12, 2025 5:06 PM

After a delicious lunch, and with our hearts full of joy we are on our way to El Desagüe! 

A Warm Welcome!

by Alejandra Martínez | April 12, 2025 11:55 PM

We had a warm welcome and a delicious dinner at the El Desagüe church. We're excited to see how God will use us this week.

A Warm Welcome!

Kids Ministry!

by Steven Requena | April 13, 2025 9:55 PM

We had kids ministry this morning. We shared with them about Palm Sunday and why this an opportunity to celebrate! 

Kids Ministry!

Hosanna!

by Steven Requena | April 13, 2025 10:01 PM

Mark 11:9
"Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord"

Hosanna!

Meeting Pastor Julio

by Steven Requena | April 13, 2025 10:03 PM

We also had the opportunity to sit down and talk a little bit with our host pastor. He is a men of God in his community. 
Meeting Pastor Julio

Making Tortillas

by Steven Requena | April 13, 2025 10:10 PM

We learned how to make tortillas. Thanks to Lety and Irma for being good teachers. Our lessons were for help them too. 

Making Tortillas

Food Distribution Prep

by Alejandra Martínez | April 14, 2025 8:28 AM

We went to the supermarket to get all the items for the Food Distribution Ministry. We will have the opportunity to visit 20 families this week, to bless them with a bag of groceries, and we will be honored to pray over their families. 

Food Distribution Prep

Fishermen's Ministry

by Alejandra Martínez | April 15, 2025 8:28 AM

During the ministry with fishermen, we shared the gospel and our life testimonies. We met wonderful people and are grateful for being able to pray for them and bless them.

Fishermen's Ministry

Blessing Pastor Julio

by Alejandra Martínez | April 15, 2025 8:32 AM

We had the honor and privilege of praying for Pastor Julio, so that God may perform a miracle in his sight and health. May the God of life surround him with his infinite mercy and love.
Blessing Pastor Julio

We Changed Bus for a Boat

by Steven Requena | April 15, 2025 10:36 AM

On Monday morning we went to a village close to the lake. We had the chance to take a boat ride. 

We Changed Bus for a Boat

Snowball Battle with Kids

by Alejandra Martínez | April 15, 2025 11:23 AM

We had so much fun having a snowball fight with the kids from Azacualpa's school today. They're so adorable.

Snowball Battle with Kids

Time to Work!

by Alejandra Martínez | April 15, 2025 11:42 AM

We had a lot of fun doing crafts and coloring a picture of the story of Zacchaeus.

Time to Work!

Food Distribution

by Alejandra Martínez | April 16, 2025 9:32 AM

We divided into two groups and visited homes yesterday afternoon for our first day of the Food Distribution Ministry. We made new friends and blessed them with a bag of food and prayed over their needs. 

Food Distribution

Time with the Youth

by Alejandra Martínez | April 16, 2025 9:40 AM

We shared time with the youth and children of the community. We made new friends, shared a snack, and had a lot of fun. It was a great blessing to share with them and get to know them.
Time with the Youth

Getting to Know the New Church

by Alejandra Martínez | April 16, 2025 4:55 PM

Pastor Julio and other members of the congregation go three times a month to support the growth of a new church. We had the privilege of meeting the pastors of the new church and blessing and encouraging them to continue working for the Kingdom of God.

Getting to Know the New Church

Girl's Time!

by Alejandra Martínez | April 16, 2025 6:06 PM

We had a wonderful time sharing with the women of the church. We shared cake and had fun making some wonderful crafts.

Girl's Time!

Goodbye service

by Alejandra Martínez | April 17, 2025 6:51 PM

We had a great farewell service. It was a blessing to have shared this week with the local church and serve them just as much as they served us. We are joyful for the beautiful week of ministry that God gave us. 

Goodbye service

Cake time!

by Alejandra Martínez | April 17, 2025 6:55 PM

The whole church shared some delicious cakes with us to say goodbye. Thank you for so much appreciation and love toward us.
Cake time!

Ilamatepec volcano

by Alejandra Martínez | April 17, 2025 6:58 PM

Yes, we did it... we climbed the highest volcano in El Salvador. We had a lot of fun doing it and refreshed our eyes with wonderful views.
Ilamatepec volcano

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by Praying Pelican Missions | April 18, 2025 11:57 PM

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Gerson zaldana

April 18, 2025 3:05 PM

Nice to meet you through photos. I am the son of Pastor Julio and Pastor Irma and I am proud that you were able to meet El Salvador and that you brought love and above all the word of God. I currently live here in the USA and I hope to meet you one day. May God bless you more.

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