Berean Baptist Church

After an early morning, we made it to El Salvador! We are se excited for all that is in store for this week!

The host church welcomed us and we started the week by giving it all to God! We had a few songs, a reflection, and introductions before a delicious dinner.

• Together in prayer, we are thanking God for our host pastor, Pastor Ferman. We ask the Lord to continue guiding, strengthening, and blessing his ministry.

• Sharing smiles, songs, and God’s love with these wonderful kids. We were so happy to share a special time during our kids ministry morning.

We have two teammates that are celebrating their birthdays with us this week! Thank you Xander and Jackson for choosing to serve Jesus and the people of El Salvador on your birthdays.

This afternoon we went to the Izalco city park for some ice cream and to see more of the community!

We got to cool off from the heat with some delicious ice cream from La Nevería and met some people from the community!

Lucas shared the word of the Lord today and encouraged us not stop striking the arrows that we have like King Joash in 2 Kings 13 and to persevere until God gives us the victory.

Some of us have the privilege to share our testimonies in the church service and tell how God is working on our lives

Today we shopped for groceries and cleaning supplies that will be distributed to families in need. It was a simple but meaningful way to serve, knowing that every item purchased will help meet practical needs and demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way.

Before delivering the food bags, we gathered in prayer, asking God to bless each family who will receive them. We prayed that these provisions would meet physical needs and that every bag would also be a reminder of God’s love, care, and faithfulness.

Our host church has been working in a nearby community to start a new church. This week, we are supporting their work in Cuntan Paraiso by doing kids ministry! Today we shared the story of Jesus getting baptized and played some fun games!!

We also had fun and learned about John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism with the kids at our local church.

We spent some time tonight with the young people of the church, playing games that taught us to communicate even through the language barrier. We also shared testimonies and Lucas shared God's word.

Every brushstroke is an act of love and service for God’s church. Through this project, we were able to serve in a practical way while investing in a place that will continue to impact lives for years to come.

This morning we visited families in the community, bringing them the food and cleaning supplies that we purchased and packed yesterday. We can see how the Lord is opening doors and allowing us to connect with the people of El Salvador!

During our visits in the community we prayed over and with each family we visited. We know that God is at work, and He is using us to remind this community of His love and presence.

This mother was overwhelmed with appreciation over the very timely visit and help as her family is going through a difficult time.

We continued teaching the kids about who Jesus is during our kids ministry this afternoon, helping them to see that Jesus performed miracles like healing the sick and feeding the crowds! The kids were much more engaged and less shy today, and we can see how the Lord is breaking down the cultural and language barriers!

We are visiting more homes today: getting to know people in the community, praying over them, and delivering groceries as a reminder that God sees them. We know that the local church will continue to water the seeds planted and that God will provide the growth in their spiritual lives! (1 Cor. 3:6)

On our last day with the kids, we sang, played and shared the gospel! We were impressed by how much the kids remembered from our previous days and praise God that many chose to give their hearts to Jesus!

Tonight we said thank you and goodbye to this community and church that welcomed us, supported us, and served us this week. We are so thankful for our Salvadorean church family!

We are getting to see some more of El Salvador today, and our first stop is the Boquerón Volcano!

We gathered in prayer to thank God for those who lovingly prepared our meals and cared for us throughout the week. Their generosity, kindness, and servant hearts blessed us far beyond our expectations. May God continue to strengthen and richly bless them.

It was a little bit sad to say goodbye to Pastor Ferman who welcomed us with such love and kindness. Our prayer is that God will continue to guide, strengthen, and bless his ministry, and that our time together has left a lasting encouragement, just as his faithful service has left a lasting impact on us.

Our sisters and brothers from the church bought us cake to thank God and celebrate all the work that was done this week. It was delicious!

Learning to make pupusas with our sisters in Christ was more than a cooking lesson—it was a beautiful time of fellowship, laughter, and sharing cultures.!

As we prepared to leave, the women who had so faithfully served us with love gathered to bless our journey home through prayer. Their words, their hospitality, and their servant hearts were among the greatest gifts we received on this mission trip, and we will carry those memories with us wherever we go.