Asbury Church

We made it to Belize. God is good.

We are blessed and grateful to be in this beautiful country. God is in control, and he has great plans for us this week. We boarded the bus and traveled to Orange Walk. Where we will meet 1 of our host pastors.

This is the day that the Lord has made, and we will rejoice and be glad in it. After a restful night's sleep, we awoke energized to spread the love of our Lord. We had an incredible breakfast prepared by our host pastors at El Buen Pastor. We fed our spirit with the word of Ephesians led by Sister Krista, who prepared and set us up for the week. We prayed like Paul did for the church, asking the Lord to open our eyes. We then divided into groups and went out into the community to invite people.

We headed out into the Orange Walk community. We invited residents to our church service and shared special invitations with the local women for Monday morning spa day. It was such a blessing to see them receive the invitation with warm smiles.

It was a privilege to sit under Pastor Harold’s teaching today. We went into the service with open hearts, but we weren't prepared for how much the sermon would resonate. The reminder to trust God's timing has given us such a renewed attitude for the week. Truly a blessing!

Upon arriving in Caledonia, we greeted Pastor Rosauro and immediately felt an urgency to head out into the community. We invited everyone we met to the week's activities, but our outreach went beyond physical invitations. We engaged with the community spiritually, offering prayers and keeping our trust in the Lord every step of the way.

Our second service of the day took us to Caledonia New Wine Church, where we experienced the joy of both reconnecting with old friends and forging new bonds. The highlight, however, was worshipping together and hearing Pastor Rosaura’s sermon. She reminded us again that we are here precisely on God's timing because we understand the true meaning of the cross. We are here to serve and to make more disciples for Christ.

Monday vibes! After a great breakfast, we visited Louisiana Government School and were greeted with a W’s sign for our hometown. We had the best time performing a dance, song, and drama for the assembly. Our smiles said it all; it was a fantastic day!

‎Today’s spa day at El Buen Pastor Church in Orange Walk was absolutely incredible! We pampered the ladies with massages, foot washing, and manicures, and shared a special time of individual prayer with each of them. They all headed home with big smiles and a gift in hand.

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After lunch, we headed to Caledonia to pack bags for the food distribution. We then visited local families to bless them with supplies and prayer. Meanwhile, a team stayed behind at the church to continue construction projects."

Day one of VBS was the start of something truly special! We were thrilled to welcome around 40 kids today for this afternoon filled with creative crafts, uplifting songs, and high-energy games. Seeing the pure joy on their faces reminds us exactly why we do this. We can’t wait for Day 2!"

Spent a wonderful day in Caledonia with our men's, women's, and youth Bible study groups. We were reminded that no matter how chaotic life feels, Jesus is the anchor who restores order. It’s a blessing to walk this journey with such a dedicated church family. Nothing is impossible through Him!

We had such an amazing spa day in Caledonia today! Over 25 ladies came out to enjoy some well-deserved massages, pedicures, and manicures. Beyond the pampering, it was a powerful time of prayer and quality connection. We were so happy to bless each of them with a gift.

After a quick lunch, we split into two teams, energized and ready to serve. The food team focused on nourishing local families, while the work team handled home renovations. By refreshing both homes and hearts, we’re seeing spirits renewed through every task we tackle on this mission!

Our second day of VBS turned out to be a bigger party today, with 63 children. They enjoyed each station and learned that even when life is difficult, Jesus is with us. It is amazing to see how attentively they receive God's word.

Tonight we have two amazing Bible Study, Men and Women. It was just incredible seeing them show up and be activity involved in the study. But it's truly an inspiration seeing so many Women and Men in Christ. Truly shows that God's working throught us, and for them!!

This morning, after a wonderful breakfast and a fantastic time of devotional. We met our guide, Rose, and off we went to the Maya site for some history. We learned a lot about Belize and the Maya civilization, and we all enjoyed the visit to the submerged Crocodile site and the beautiful scenery surrounding the site.

Today was a blast at VBS! We had over 75 kids join us for games, singing, and dancing. We even did a Bible story where the kids got to dramatize the scenes! Each child enjoyed a snack before heading home. So much fun!

Tonight was all about community. We finished the day in the homes of local families, sharing dinner, prayers, and stories. The hospitality we experienced was a beautiful reflection of Jesus. It felt like God hand-picked the perfect home for each of us, allowing us to both share His light and see it reflected back at us. It’s a powerful reminder that when we follow Christ, we find His love waiting for us in every corner of the world.

We concluded our food distribution in Orange Walk this morning. Visiting the members of El Buen Pastor Church was both a pleasure and a blessing. The community welcomed us warmly with smiles and embraces. During our time together, we listened to powerful testimonies of God’s work in their lives and shared a meaningful time of mutual prayer.

On our final day of mission, the team demonstrated exceptional commitment at El Buen Pastor Church. Our primary task was the installation of a hand-washing basin. It took some teamwork and patience to get it just right, but the size of the project doesn't matter when you're doing it for God's people. Pure joy comes from the smallest acts of service

We then headed off to Caledonia, we didn't think of stopping the ministry at all. We took off to distribute food to families in the community. Such an amazing and incredible moment, just hearing and seeing how locals are so happy and blessing with what we bring. And not only that, about thier prayer request, they only want God's Guidance and directions. Those truly blessed us and we bless them.

We accomplished a lot today in the name of Jesus. On the last day of VBS, many more children came to learn about God and have fun with their friends. We wanted the child to understand that our father sees and loves them. It was an excellent last day of VBS. God has kept us going, and we have placed our trust in Him.

After a delicious meal, we prepared the church for a heartfelt farewell service! Our host, Pastor Rosaura Mai, welcomed us, and Pastora Patricia led worship with brothers from the host church, which was on fire. Pastor Harold reminded us that in times of crisis, God's presence is our assurance and he is our light. Such a powerful reminder!

Mission trips are truly life-changing. We are a small piece of the grand puzzle that God is putting together in heaven, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve Him and thankful for the partnership with Pastor Angel and Pastora Mai. We are extremely thankful for everything the Lord has done at El Buen Pastor in Orange Walk and New Wine Church in Caledonia.

Yesterday, we found rest in a beautiful, relaxing setting and truly enjoyed each other's company as we gathered to share "God moments"—reflecting on the lessons we’re carrying home with us. To prioritize prayer, deepen our daily devotionals, and embrace the growth that comes from being comfortable being uncomfortable. We've witnessed incredible unity and a strengthening of our faith. While we leave Belize today with hearts overflowing, This isn't a goodbye; it's a "see you soon.” Belize will remain in our prayers and in our hearts.