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Grace Fellowship

Serving In Guatemala
April 18, 2026
Community: El Llano
Partner: IDPA Casa de Oracion
Staff: Loren Valladares, José Tarragó

We are Back in Guatemala!

by Loren Valladares | April 18, 2026 8:24 PM

After a long day of travel we are safe and sound in Guatemala, ready to serve alongside Pastor Sergio and see what God has in store for us.

We are Back in Guatemala!

Dinner with Pastor!

by Loren Valladares | April 18, 2026 11:32 PM

We have arrived to Chimaltenango, and we enjoy our first meal cooked by pastors wife and we met the whole family, we are excited to get to know them more this week

Dinner with Pastor!

Getting Ready for House Visits

by José Tarragó | April 19, 2026 2:45 PM

We went to get some food and cleaning supplies to deliver during the week to the families in the community. We are excited for it.

Getting Ready for House Visits

God Bless the Supplies!

by José Tarragó | April 19, 2026 2:47 PM

We prayed for all the supplies that will be delivered during the week. We already know that God will move in every house.

God Bless the Supplies!

Preparing the Bags

by José Tarragó | April 19, 2026 2:50 PM

We prepared all the bags. One bag has cleaning and another one has food supplies. They are an instrument to bring not just material blessings to the house but also spiritual, as we get to know the families and pray for them.

Preparing the Bags

Church Service

by José Tarragó | April 19, 2026 10:34 PM

We had a beautiful church service. We enjoyed watching people celebrate one same God, no matter the language. God is so good.

Church Service

Construction project

by José Tarragó | April 20, 2026 8:26 PM

We visited the house of a member of the church there needed a roof for their kitchen. It was a big blessings being part of the construction of it. We thank God for the opportunity.

Construction project

Painting the church

by José Tarragó | April 20, 2026 8:45 PM

We had the blessing to paint the church. We painted it all white. It looked like a new church. The pastor was really happy with the results.

Painting the church

Women time

by José Tarragó | April 20, 2026 8:47 PM

Later in the day. We had the chance to spend some time with the ladies from the community. We painted some flowers that represent that God is always taking care of us and all of our needs.

Women time

Spending time with the pastor.

by José Tarragó | April 20, 2026 8:54 PM

We had wanted to have some time to talk to the pastor. It was a beautiful time, hearing his testimony and all the ways that he's been faithful to God.

Spending time with the pastor.

Fist day of house visits

by José Tarragó | April 21, 2026 8:08 PM

We went to visit some families from the community. It was a time to learn more about the needs that people have and the big blessing to pray for them.

Fist day of house visits

Time with the kids

by José Tarragó | April 21, 2026 8:10 PM

The kids are the future of Guatemala, and we enjoyed teaching them about Jesus and how He is the light in our lives.

Time with the kids

Soccer time

by José Tarragó | April 21, 2026 8:12 PM

Kids really like to play soccer, so we took them to a field to play with them. They were so happy.

Soccer time

A well deserved ice cream

by José Tarragó | April 21, 2026 8:14 PM

And to finish the day, we went to a local ice cream shop called Sarita. It was delicious and gave us the opportunity to see the town.

A well deserved ice cream

Last day of house visits

by José Tarragó | April 22, 2026 6:22 PM

We met Marta and her family. They are so inspiring, they are 80 years old and have lived through a lot but they still have a strong love for each other and for God.

Last day of house visits

Giving the kids letters

by José Tarragó | April 22, 2026 6:26 PM

On our last day of kids ministry. We gave them some letters that were sent to them. It was a beautiful time. Each letter was written in Spanish by kids from 5th grade back in the United States.

Giving the kids letters

We're gonna miss the kids.

by José Tarragó | April 22, 2026 6:30 PM

We loved the kids from the community. They were so loving and kind to us. We are gonna be praying for them and definitely gonna miss them.

We're gonna miss the kids.

Farewell service

by José Tarragó | April 22, 2026 11:01 PM

The church gave us the time to sing to them. It was a beautiful moment, being able to worship no matter the language.

Farewell service

Preaching to the congregation

by José Tarragó | April 22, 2026 11:16 PM

We were given the opportunity to share the word of God. Talking about God's design for a family was a beautiful thing. God is definitely here.

Preaching to the congregation

Antigua

by José Tarragó | April 23, 2026 10:20 PM

We visited Antigua Guatemala on our last day. It's a beautiful city. We were able to contemplate God's creation.

Antigua

Visited some ruins

by José Tarragó | April 23, 2026 10:23 PM

We went to some ruins in Antigua. Visited what it used to be a cathedral. We love Antigua.

Visited some ruins

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | April 24, 2026 11:58 PM

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Comments

Lizamari

April 23, 2026 12:40 PM

Muy hermoso el poder ayudar a otros Dios los bendiha y cuide . Estoy orgullosa .

Terri Woerner

April 21, 2026 8:27 PM

Love seeing all of your pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Kim

April 21, 2026 6:57 AM

Praying for the team. May God continue to Bless as you meet. Physical needs & spiritual needs. 🙏🏻

Edwin

April 20, 2026 2:54 PM

Que bonito se ven todos; Aportando oara ayudar a otros. Dios los cuide y bendiga. Estoy orgulloso.

Harvey Little

April 20, 2026 6:01 AM

So amazing and so happy to see God working.

Maria Reincheld

April 19, 2026 10:55 PM

God bless you all!

Rachel Brown

April 19, 2026 5:30 PM

I love all of this and all of you so much!!! Praying for y’all and people you will meet!

Sonja Edwards

April 19, 2026 8:16 AM

Praying for you all.

Judy Driscoll

April 19, 2026 7:41 AM

May God bless all of you as you venture out to share His word!! Prayers.

Jess Melton

April 18, 2026 10:42 PM

Praise God! Can't wait to see and hear all the things!

Keith Justice

April 18, 2026 12:36 PM

We will be praying God will give you wisdom and love towards those whom you serve.

Stephanie

April 18, 2026 12:22 PM

Leaving Texas for Guatemala!

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