Saturday
On Saturday our clinic was in Chuiquel, which is located in the mountains. The cool weather and the scenery was a welcome change. We were surprised to find out that the church we were serving, Iglesia Centroamericano Monte Horeb, was the first church we visited on our trip last year, and some of the team members and church members remembered each other
Our students noted the cultural differences between the people of Chuiquel and the other places we served. As students had conversations, prayed over people, and filled prescriptions they also noticed that these people faced a different set of medical, economic, and family challenges. Some of the stories were heavy for all of us, but we also experienced real joy in our time with the villagers and their children. During our evening debrief we spent time processing what we had seen and heard, and looking forward to a day of rest and worship on Sunday.
Sunday
We traveled to Antigua to attend a satellite campus of Vida Real, a multi-campus, evangelical church in Guatemala. We worshipped in English and Spanish, were welcomed warmly, and heard a surprising but powerful sermon from one of the pastors of the church.
We had an amazing brunch at El Tenedor Del Cerro and spent some time enjoying the views of Antigua and some amazing art and gardens. The rest of the afternoon was spent enjoying some well deserved rest and fun as we prepare for our last clinic day on Monday.
Thank you so much for your comments and continued prayers for the team. Please pray for our health and for the hearts of our students, who are coming face-to-face with heavy issues. They have been outstanding leaders and ministers this week, and we’re excited to see them finish strong.
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Praise Be To God. I’m so happy that things are going well, and that God is with you and your group. My prayers continue !!!!
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Thank you all for the work that you’re doing! We’re praying for the entire team as you go into the final days of the trip.
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This is so encouraging! Thank you all for serving. You may be blessed beyond measure and sense the presence of Jesus, like no other time before!
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How encouraging to see people from previous years with whom you made a connection!
Praying God will give you the words, wisdom, and peace as you hear their stories and minister to the people. We love you! Caitlyn please stop hiding from the camera!
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Praise be to God! I’m praying for you all as you serve and process some heavy things together. Asking Holy Spirit to cause you all to abound in mercy and grace toward those you are serving.
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Dear Mission Team,
Glad to hear the news about being reunited with some of the people you met last year. We’re looking forward to hearing more of the stories behind all the photos. Enjoy the last days there. Love from the Spens Family.
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How special it must have been to see some familiar faces and reconnect with them! 😀I can’t believe tomorrow is your last clinic. Seems like it’s gone so fast. I hope you all got some well earned rest yesterday. Continuing to lift you all up in prayer. I’m loving the photos.
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We LOVE reading the updates and loving the pictures!! We are praying for good health for all!! We are so proud of these kids as they serve the people of Guatemala. Can’t wait to hear ALL about it!!! Love y’all!!!
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It sounds like you have been giving it your all! I’m so proud of all of you. What a blessing you have been, and it sounds like the people of Guatemala had their own blessings to offer! Praying for a wonderful last day and a safe return!
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What a blessing to hear the impact you are having as a result to saying yes to the Lord. The pictures help to experience with each of you what the Lord is doing in Guatemala. Praying for a great last day and safe travels home! I know we are all excited to hear what God has done in your lives. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus and four serving well.
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