Back in the USA and what an incredible week it was in Guatemala! God used the team to do His work in Conevisa in so many ways. For one, many of us were able to help a mother in Antigua by purchasing her handmade scarves, stuffed animals, and threaded goods of which all the money went to supporting her children. Doc, Julio, Mari, Mary, and Angie were able to provide dental cleanings, extractions, and fillings to approximately 70 men, women, and children in Conevisa. The municipal government of Zacapa reached 100% agreement to donate the 2.5 acres to construct the Celeste Mission Center on the mountain in the community and are willing to clearly the land for free as well as provide a bulldozer to begin construction in 2015. God blessed Omar and his daughter with providing a house in a very safe neighborhood so that they can move to El Maguay in December (only a few blocks from Nilss and his family!). God moved the heart of Doc on a whole new level, he is helping to sponsor the school and medical surgery expenses of a young girl in Zacapa- her life truly is forever changed. David is on fire to make the floor plans (I still want to call them blueprints but apparently that is an "old school" term...) for the Celeste Mission Center and the kids fell absolutely in love with him this past week. He had a constant following of little ones who wanted to help him on the computer, take pictures of anything and everything, and to play soccer. The team had the extra funds to buy over 160 pairs of Crocs for all the kids in the school as well as for those who are unable to attend school in Conevisa. This may seem like a small act of love, but it is much larger than one would think. In the past, the community has been promised by others groups time and time again that they were be supplied with shoes and never followed through on the promise. The kids are very excited to receive their new shoes in class on Monday morning. Also, by purchasing the majority of the shoes from the local market, we were able to support the local economy instead of the mass box stores ( I will not bore you on my position on the disadvantages of the large multibillion dollar industries that directly contribute to the cycle of poverty). How God used me this week- I will be frank, I usually do not play a whole lot with the kids while in country due to the constant meetings, construction of projects, etc. On Wednesday everything on our schedule got wiped out for whatever reason and THAT got me to play with the kids all day long. God brought little Ines into my life that day. She is about three years old and hardly ever speaks. She is dragged around by her older brother and was constantly covered in dirt and lice. She would hang out on the periphery whenever I was with the kids. On Friday when we went to say goodbye to everyone in Conevisa, she grabbed my leg and wanted to be carried. She clung to me so tight and did not want me to put her down. I am going to talk to Magalay (Magalay's heart is all about teaching little kids about Jesus as she hosts Bible studies in her home) about finding a way to sponsor her in some way.
God has plans for you and I, trust in Him and He will then make our paths straight
God keep us safe, safe tonight
Keep our eyes towards the sky,
Send out an army of angels to make us brave,
Keep us strong and unafraid,
God Keep Us Safe
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