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ULCLI & CLC Mission Team

Serving In Guatemala
August 15, 2026
Community: Amatitlan
Partner: Iglesia Fuente de Poder
Staff: Steven Requena, José Tarragó, Loren Valladares

We are in Guatemala

by José Tarragó | August 15, 2026 8:59 PM

We are really excited to be here. After a long day of travel we made it. God is really good.

We are in Guatemala

Buying Supplies for Food Distribution

by José Tarragó | August 15, 2026 9:05 PM

We went to a local supermarket to buy food to prepare 45 bags to deliver to some families. We also got to experience some of the local culture.

Buying Supplies for Food Distribution

Preparing the Bags

by José Tarragó | August 15, 2026 9:08 PM

After the supermarket we prepared the bags. We are excited because this is an opportunity to share the gospel with them.

Preparing the Bags

Welcoming Activity

by José Tarragó | August 15, 2026 9:12 PM

The church prepared a beautiful welcoming activity where we all sang the Guatemala and United States national anthem and the pastor prayed for us. It was a beautiful time.

Welcoming Activity

Kids Ministry

by Loren Valladares | August 16, 2026 5:48 PM

Today we spent our morning with the kids at church, singing songs, playing games and learning about our good shepherd Jesus.

Kids Ministry

Pastor Rogelio

by Loren Valladares | August 16, 2026 9:27 PM

Before lunch we spent some time with pastor Rogelio asking him questions to get to know him better and listening to what God is doing through his ministry

Pastor Rogelio

Water Filters!

by Loren Valladares | August 16, 2026 9:29 PM

We are going to be giving water filters to a few families this week, so this afternoon we worked on having them ready.

Water Filters!

Praise the Lord!

by Loren Valladares | August 16, 2026 9:32 PM

We had church service this evening and it was a joy to worship God with our brothers and sisters and listen to the word of God

Praise the Lord!

House Visits in La Linea

by José Tarragó | August 17, 2026 6:13 PM

We visited a community called La Linea. With the help of people from the church we visited 21 families and shared the gospel with them. We also gave 8 water filters and solar lamps. Definitely God is good.

House Visits in La Linea

Kids Ministry

by José Tarragó | August 17, 2026 8:31 PM

Today we learned about Noah's ark and his obedience. We also played some games with the kids. We see God in every kid's smile.

Kids Ministry

Construction Project

by José Tarragó | August 17, 2026 8:33 PM

Working on the future kitchen. We helped with construction for the church. It's a beautiful opportunity to be a part of the future of this beautiful church.

Construction Project

Sharing the Love

by Loren Valladares | August 18, 2026 9:36 PM

This morning we visited houses in the community to share God's love, prayed for people and heard people's stories.

Sharing the Love

Second Day of Construction

by Loren Valladares | August 18, 2026 9:39 PM

We kept helping with the construction project today. We made cement to keep building the wall.

Second Day of Construction

Pato, Pato, Ganso!

by Loren Valladares | August 18, 2026 9:41 PM

Today in our VBS we learned about the good Samaritan and play the classic game of Duck, Duck, Goose with the little ones.

Pato, Pato, Ganso!

Time with the Youth!

by Loren Valladares | August 18, 2026 9:44 PM

Today we ended our day with the youth from the church. We had a great time playing games, singing and listening to God's word.

Time with the Youth!

Going out to the Community

by Loren Valladares | August 19, 2026 10:19 PM

Today was our third day visiting the families from the community. We have enjoyed hearing their stories and how God is working in their lives.

Going out to the Community

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

by Loren Valladares | August 19, 2026 10:22 PM

We have finished the walls of what is going to be the kitchen in the future and today we started working on the columns and the foundation of the roof.

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

VBS!

by Loren Valladares | August 19, 2026 10:50 PM

We had our last day of VBS today filled with a lot of fun, games, songs and today we learned about Jesus humbleness when he wash his disciples feet and the example that he gave us about how to love people

VBS!

Love Your Neighbor!

by Loren Valladares | August 19, 2026 10:51 PM

Pastor Christian shared the sermon tonight and encouraged us to love and serve our neighbors.

Love Your Neighbor!

Our Pastor this Week!

by Loren Valladares | August 19, 2026 10:54 PM

We have had a great time this week serving alongside pastor Rogelio. Tonight we got a beautiful gift from the church, a mug with our names on it and we are so grateful for it.

Our Pastor this Week!

Last Day of Ministry

by José Tarragó | August 20, 2026 9:49 PM

On our last day of ministry some families came to church to receive the bags of food and prayer as well. This community has taught us so much.

Last Day of Ministry

Screening Clinic

by Steven Requena | August 20, 2026 11:03 PM

In the morning we set up a small blood pressure screening clinic for those people that were in need to be checked and don't have the place to do it.

Screening Clinic

Good Apprentice

by Steven Requena | August 20, 2026 11:06 PM

Marilyn who is pastor Rogelio’s daughter has learned how to check blood pressure. So now people from the community have a place to go when they need to check their blood pressure.

Good Apprentice

Farewell Activity

by José Tarrago | August 20, 2026 11:07 PM

To close the activities with the church we took the time to say goodbye, to pray for one another and to have one last dinner together. We are one big family.

Farewell Activity

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | August 22, 2026 11:57 PM

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