Sunday, January 31, 2016

Thank you for reading about what God is doing in Guatemala this week through the GRACE MINISTRIES MISSION TEAM.  Sunday is different from the other days of our stay here.  We take a break from the Ministry of Building and Medical Ministry.  Following breakfast (WE HAD GRITS…The Southern Girls led) we had a shortened worship time of singing and testimonies. Then it was off to Antigua for shopping and lunch. This afternoon we attended church with Pastor Lazaro at the Dream Center.  Michael Mason brought the message.

Upon returning to the Mission House we enjoyed supper – an El Salvador dish prepared by Oscar (Chaplain of the Seminary) and his family.

It is evening now.  Some TEAM members are preparing medical bags, some House dedication bags.  Mike Harvey has become the team electrician, making several repairs and shedding light on a number of areas.

Tomorrow morning we need to begin earlier (breakfast at 5:30) to catch up a bit.  I plan to share more tomorrow night.  Will you please continue to pray for us?  Thanks.

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY, 2016

Thank you SO MUCH for continuing to pray for the TEAM in Guatemala, and for reading these updates.  All is going VERY WELL.  This group continues to bless me with their gracious Christ-like spirit.  I am encouraged.  I am challenged.  I am blessed.

Following breakfast and devotions this morning, the TEAMS headed in opposite directions.  The Medical team saw some 250+ patients again today.  Lives were touched by the healing hands of the GRACE TEAM, and by our Father.

The building is coming along, not as quickly as I had hoped, but on time nevertheless.  The 1½ hour drive (one way) reduces our on-site time.  Seeing the same children each day is allowing some connections that are precious.

We will not build tomorrow (Sunday).  More post later.  Keep praying

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

I continue to be amazed at how much God blesses us.  What an AWESOME God we serve.  After a good night’s rest (TEAM was very tired from travel day) we began the day with Worship (after coffee and bacon). Carla Mast led the Praise Team in leading the MISSION TEAM into the presence of God.  WOW. Michael Mason then brought a word from the Word.  Great job.

The Building Team drive was farther (and higher) than some other trips have been.  It all went well. Six houses are in the process of building.  A total of 20 will be completed by Wednesday.  We are good.  The Medical Team had a short drive, and a great day of ministry.  Don’t know the numbers yet, but they are a great group doing a great work.

Thanks for reading this. Thanks for praying.