Cherry Hills Upper School

This morning, we had the privilege of visiting Libertad Methodist School. We all had a wonderful time meeting the kids and helping the teachers with the students' work. We played games and truly enjoyed our time together.

This Evening was amazing and productive , since we had the amazing opportunity to paint the Libertad Full Gospel Church “Casa Del Rey” , we all had so much fun seeing this amazing transformation to this beautiful church building today…..

Monday, the start of the week, was jammed with many wonderful activities and one of them was giving food grocery bags to the needy. Day one of this activity was divided into three steps. First we went to the supermarket to buy groceries super market sweep style to get the best deals on each item on the list in efficient time. Then came step two, the assembly and packing of groceries. Here we made a total of 20 grocery hampers, meaning 20 families of the community will benefit and be blessed by this initiative. The last step was home visiting and food distribution. Here the teams were divided in groups and we were able to visit four homes. Everyone had a unique experience interacting with the people and talking about Jesus. It was a good day and food distribution continues with day 2 so stay tuned!

Our first day of VBS was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we started with our opening song, you could feel the energy and excitement in the air. Smiles and laughter filled the church as we shared a Bible story that reminded us all of God’s love.

Afterward, we split into art and sports camps and that’s when things really came alive! Some of the kids expressed their creativity through art, while others ran, played, and connected through sports. Every moment was filled with joy, teamwork, and new friendships forming.

It’s amazing how something as simple as playing a game or creating together can open doors for connection and ministry. We’re believing this is just the beginning of what God wants to do this week!

On day two of groceries bag distribution we visited 5 families from different areas of Libertad Village. And each visit, every day is unique and makes us connect more with the locals. One of our visits was with Mrs Lupe and her grandson Zamir. We talked about life, her upbringing, how she raised her kids and now how she's doing at the stage of being a grandparent and as a retired cook. We finished off in prayer and she gifted us with some peanuts and coconut popsicles or as they call it in Belize ‘Ideal’ Caz in this heat they are indeed ideal.

Our Second Day Was Fantastic! We Had the time again to paint the exterior Part Of the church , which was finalized… The Change was Drastically Amazing, It was such a blessing to see such transformation…

To end the night, we hosted a pampering night for the ladies of the church and the Libertad community. They enjoyed every moment—from nail painting and foot washing to massages and delicious snacks. Everyone went home with a big smile and a gift in hand. It was truly an unforgettable time!

Tonight the team planned and lead a very successful game night with the kids and youths of the Full Gospel Church of God in Libertad. There were many games, activities, testimonies and praise. A much needed fun night was needed indeed, the kids loved it and it was a success praise be to God.

For our mid-rec day, we headed to Lamanai. After a bus ride to Orange Walk, we took a boat trip to the Mayan temple, where we spotted various types of birds and even saw crocodiles along the way. We loved learning about the history and hiking the site, finishing the day with a delicious lunch and great fellowship!"

Today was our third day of ministry, such a powerful and meaningful today for us and for many kids in the community of libertad. We had and amazing evening or VBS , SPORTS , Playing football, baseball and other fun games with them at the community Field.. Thank God today was a total BLAST!!!

Today was our last day visiting the school in Libertad. Being with the kids was a whirlwind of emotions. We gave each student a letter written by a student from Cherry Hills Upper School and even had time to help them write replies. All the children were so happy playing with us, which made saying goodbye even harder. We are just so grateful for the opportunity to have built these friendships.

The final day of VBS was a resounding success with over 60 children in attendance! Everyone had an incredible time making crafts and playing sports. The children were so grateful for the tokens they received. While it was difficult to say goodbye, we will cherish these memories in our hearts.

Today Was Our Last School Day Project , Which was finalizing the painting of the school's burglar bars.. and it was DONE !! It looks so amazing and eye captivating.. The teachers were so grateful and happy for such help and transformation on there school building… PRAISE GOD !!!

Today was the last day of doing home visits and food distribution. Cherry Hills High School did exceptional at all tasks and it was indeed a touching moment for both the community and the missionary group.

Tonight Was Our Last Night At Libertad Full Gospel Church …. The Church Made Us Such An Amazing And Beautiful Farewell Service… we Also had a moment of songs and worship together… THANK GOD FOR THIS AWESOME WEEK OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE IN THIS LOVELY COMMUNITY..

As our time in Belize comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on our stay in Libertad. We will miss the people and the experiences dearly, and we'll carry these moments in our hearts forever.