¡Hola amigos y familia!
For the last few days we have had very little internet access due to a large group of tiny and loud guatemalan women wearing high heels who stayed in tyhe mission house for a weekend retreat. The time was , as Pastor Ken says a "fruit tester" because they had full reign to the entire palace and we stayed locked in our dungeon (ie. bedrooms).
Anyway, for the update...
Yesterday (Saturday the 14th) we were awoken by loud spanish music at 6am (aka the high heeled herd). Julia, Noah, and Katie shared their devotions, breakfast was devoured and we were off to shop (in the Antigua market) until we dropped or ran out of dinero! We all got many beautiful things and got to eat at the most gorgeous Mickey D's ever. (by the way, did you know that in the bathrooms here-everywhere but the mission house,PRAISE GOD-we have to dispose of our toilet paper in the trash can? GROSS!!!) Then we went to the park in San Lucas to join all the local pastors in prayer for the city. We gave out/shared most of our stock of Gospel Bracelets. The little kids LOVE them! While there we had some interesting encounters, but God and the boys kept us safe. later we had worship team and drama practice. then bed.
TODAY...
is Sunday, so we had church. Betcha didn't see that one coming, ey? So the service was 4.5 hours long...and mostly in español. The worship and prayer was INTENSE! The spirit was so present it was thick! WE are so thankful to have been a part of that! Next came the sermon...let's just say some people (Lorette, Amanda, Holly, Isaiah) had to keep getting nudged and keep their eyes pryed opened with forks...okay, no forks. We then did a drama, Tiara and Claudia gave testimonies (aka Life Stories), and the Worship Team played with Isaac-Pastor Julio and Jodie's eldest son-on drums!
Later we went to play futbol and baloncesto con los muchachos de la ciudad. (soccer and basketball with the teens of the city). after a long hard game, 7 young men accepted Jesus on the soccer field. Keith did a fantastic job explaining the gospel bracelet!
In conclusion(since this is like a book), we are all safe and sound, most of the sickness is gone, lots of us have massive blisters on our feet from playing on concrete, we are all loving Jesus, and we have found out that there are 107 ways to cook chicken!!
mucho amor.
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Wow!! It sounds like you guys are having a wonderful and successful trip! I miss you all and am continually praying for you :)
~Rachel
p.s. how in the world do you get internet connection down there?! haha
rachel who?
Oh yeah, and 'down here' where we are staying is very nice. Its a beautiful mission house (look at the pictures) and we have internet connection on the house. Once you are out on the street, it looks like the real Guatemala. So yep, works pretty well! <3
hey i'm fasting cookies for you guys and am praying for you!!!
(yea I know it's just cookies but still...i try)
Rachel Petsu! haha
Yes, the mission house is very,
very gorgeous!! Everything looks beautiful actually!!
Thanks Rose, we appreciate it! I bet it would be difficult because your mom makes such excellent cookies and cakes. We'll see you soon!
hola de los estados unidos. I'm glad you are enjoying your time there and see God's gracious goodness on the trip. God loves people so much that he has sent you all to bless them and to enjoy their blessings back in return. keep on sharing and showing God's richest love to them. That is one thing that never fails.
Allison gracias por tu carta de los padres para mi. Me gusto mucho y tenia placer de recibir tu amor . Te aprecio mucho y estoy horando por ti y por el grupo.
Ken Happy birthday. Thanks for loving the youth and investing in them. May you sense his love and goodness on your special day. May he kiss your day with fun and the joy of his goodness and pleasure.You will come back feeling both 34 and 64.Have a great day.
Keith keep being the great lover of souls that you are . I am praying for you and for the team. To all the team keep loving each other and the people around you. have a great last few days. Ted
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!!
Have a wonderful day! The kids should sing Feliz Cumpleanos for you! See you soon, call when you get to the States. Dawn & kids
Happy Birthday pastor Ken. I know that if given a choice for a birthday present you would undoubtley pick serving the Lord on your Birthday the way your are this year. We love all you and are praying for you. Love Bill & Bev Ward
Love you guys and miss you. Can't wait to see all of you. Happy Birthday Pastor Ken, you are appreciated and loved.
Please continue to keep everyone posted..
it's ~Rachel Petsu!!
Update?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR KEN
Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!
Praising God with you for the awesome mission trip. Tell everyone I say hello. Suzanne
Hey guys,
Nikki here. Hope all is well. Have you been able to read my comment from the last post? I just wanted to know if the youth are definitely doing worship this weekend (June 22nd). If so I will need to make some calls to the Worship Team members so they all know not to come to practice. If you could please let me know before friday that would be great. You're all in my prayers.
Nikki Callaway
wow...guys this looks like an amazing time!!
(i know what you mean about the toilet paper...its hard to get used to..and believe me, once you get home, the habit will continue...its also hard to break...we had to do the same thing in chile and argentina, haha)
im sooooo glad to see how Gods working through you guys
I miss you! praying for you constantly
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