MONDAY -DAY 5;  A full, busy, tiring, blessed day.  We began very early; breakfast at 5:30, Worship at 6:30, in the van and on the road at 7:30. The Medical team had a busy day seeing patients.  The building crew is doing quite also.  18 homes are in some stage of construction, 9 of those ready for dedication.  We hope to finish construction Tuesday as well as dedicate several of those.  It is late – more tomorrow.  Thanks for keeping us in prayer,

Pastor Bob

DAY 4 – SUNDAY  After 2 hard work days it was nice to have a change of pace.  This is ONE FANTASTIC GROUP.  They deserved their day off.  We began the day with Worship.  God blessed us with some wornderful, gifted singers.  Today KALYN TRENTHAM sang a solo; Chris Tomlin’s version of Amazing grace.  It was amazing.  The TEAM shared the Lord’s Supper in a deeply meaningful act of worship.  From there we travelled into town to worship at a local church located at the Seminary.  Following church worship we went to Antigua, then had a restful (?) evening.  Jan Kapenga cotinues to do a great job cooking.

The day of rest is over…We have a FULL DAY MONDAY.  We will leave the Mission house at 7:30 AM.  The Medical team has a long drive and a full schedule of patients to see (as directed by Dr. Mark, not Mr. Mark).

The construction team will continue toward our goal of building 20 houses.  We need to beging the day earlier than usual as we will distribute food and clothes to 100 families in the evening.  I will let you know how the day goes.  Stay tuned.

Pastor Bob

GREETINGS IN JESUS:  I will try to make this a BLOG, rather than a NOVEL.  The much anticipated, much prayed for GRACE TRIP to Guatemala is here.  The logisitcs of getting everyone here has been a challenge, and a prayer matter.  Glory to God things are working out.

THURSDAY:DAY ONE  So for those who arrived with the group MUCH PRAYER went into clearing customs.  And prayers were answered.  We unpacked at the Mission House with a FANATSTIC TEAM. Following supper we had a ‘pill party’, bagging pills for the MED TEAM.  Tired, but cooperative members bagged a gazillion pills.

FRIDAY; DAY TWO  Worship was AWESOME.  Regardless of what people say, Teddie can preach.  Inspired by singing led by Carla and her band we headed out for a day’s work.  Not many returning builders, but all learned quickly.  We had 7 houses in some stage of construction by the end of the day; 3 already cemented.  The Medical team reported a successful day with MUCHO patients (who said I don’t know Spanish?).

SATURDAY: DAY THREE:  OUR WORSHIP IS SUCH AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE.  The clouds obscure the volcano a bit, but still an incredible view as we sing praises to our God.  I thougth a had spoken words to the heart – so inspiring (that Pastor Bob is really something), as I heard oozs and aahs and WOWS.  Then I noticed they were looking around me.  The clouds had broken; literally.  WOW was the moment. The volcano shown clearly.

SUNDAY; DAY FOUR:  It’s breakfast, so not much to report yet.  We will share in worship and the Lord’s Supper as a TEAM, then head into town for worship at a local church.  Post worship we will travel to Antigua.  More later.

Pastor Bob

We had our first “straggler” wander in yesterday afternoon.  He arrived safe and sound and helped get supper ready.  Seven others are expected to arrive today.

Yesterday was a good day.  The medical team went to Alotenango and saw 320 or so patients.  I heard Rhonda say that they filled over 900 scripts.  Dr. Mark, Dr. John, and Nana Laurie told me that there was a steady stream of folks all day so it kept them busy until time to leave.

The building team went to Santa Cruz Balanya where they split into three teams.  Six and one half houses were built with three receiving concrete.  The folks receiving these houses are very poor!

Today the medical team goes toward the coast (La Trinidad) while the building team goes back to SCB.

Everyone is doing well.  This team has some hilarious characters on it!  Great attitudes!  Thanks for checking on us and thanks for the prayer support!  Blessings!

Our first GRACE team of 2013 arrived safe and sound yesterday but not fully intact.  Three of the team members had to delay their coming with one of those scheduled to arrive today and two others scheduled to arrive tomorrow.  Five others were originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow so after those eight arrive this team will be at full strength.

Almost everything went through Guatemala customs unscathed yesterday.  Only one person had to pay any taxes but he is a shady looking character so that came as no surprise.  It was thought that Rhonda Clark would get taxed but she just “played” dumb and just waltzed right through.  The MI team did not even get checked.  We thank God for all He did in getting this team here safely and with all ministry supplies in hand.  God is good!

Pastor Bob Harvey is “leading” this team.  He is doing a good job !  (Wink, wink!)  His brother Mike from Missouri is on this team and it is nice to finally meet a “normal” Harvey!

The building team heads west while the medical team heads east today.  Update coming tonight or tomorrow morning.  The internet service has been spotty so please bear with us.  Plus, remember who is leading this team!

Thanks for checking on us.  Pray often for us!  Blessings!