Wow, what a day. Up at 430am and met the team at the airport at 700am. Who sets these times? I think with the new international terminal we will adjust the future mission team meeting times. We made it to Guatemala safely and were greeted by our Guatemalan friends and the fab 5, the pre-trip team of Allie Pohlmeier, Hannah Miller, Ali Souther, Chelsea Beard,and the solo male Matt Babcock.
From their we proceeded to our lodging at SETECA Seminary and got the group settled, and had a prayer and worship time. At 5 we went to visit Iglesias church in the landfill. A beautiful little church made of metal siding and wood with concrete floors. We pretty much led tonight's service with a testimony from Ross Walters, a message from Zach Johnson, and worship with Jeremy Daniels. We also had one of the local ladies lead the service with testimony and giving continuos praise to God. She continually gave thanks to God for Jesus and His Glory. It was a sobering reminder that one can have nothing materially but still be content with God's Love and His redemption in Christ.
Once back to SETECA for the evening we processed the incredible day and mapped out tomorrow's ministry plan of construction in the landfill and working at the school. It ought to be a great day. It is good to do mission locally and globally, it just feels right.
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11-13
Robert Puckett
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