I have been updating the blog for the week from my phone...it has a mind of its own most of the time! Our Ustream page isn't working properly, so we have been recording videos straight to the computer that will be used in our final video on April 18th.
My phone is acting up and the computer is actually working right now, so I will have to put pictures up later.
Today we sent our group in three directions once again: one group to Antigua, Guatemala to do a VBS, another group to a malnutrition center in San Juan, and the final group finished up construction in the dump.
The VBS Antigua group actually went to a small township outside of Antigua called Pastores (not sure of the spelling). We actually had to walk/hike the last 3/10 of a mile straight up hill. It was a scene that seemed straight out of a movie. This country is beautiful! These people are the same...and so friendly! On our way up to the "house," which should probably be called a lean-to actually, an older woman was walking in front of us up the hill carrying a huge basket on her head. To the left of us was a breathtaking view of mountains that are just turning green, as the rainy season is about to be underway. To the right were make-shift houses made by Guatemalans that were displaced from a hurricane a couple of years ago. The buildings are made of corrugated tin, cardboard, and anything else that will provide shelter. At the bottom of the hill is a beautiful city-park style town...complete with a church, government building, armory, and grocery store. From the top of this large hill you can see for miles. Tons of trees planted in perfect rows cover an enormous space on a neighboring hill/mountain. The clouds above seem to be waiting impatiently for the rainy season to begin, just waiting to unleash tons of water that will knock down the dust that is blowing in our faces. That may be too much description (or not enough) but this place is beautiful!
Two ladies (a mother and daughter) live in the lean-to that we did our VBS in. Fifteen kids quickly filled the small place (as did dogs and chickens). Our group led them in songs, told them a Bible story, played games, and let them color pictures of tortugas (turtles). The students today did such an incredible job...AGAIN!
Our group that worked in the dump was able to finish a ladies roof right as it started to rain. The lady told Greg Rowland that last night was the first night she has felt warm in her home...I cried when I heard this! People in the dump have nothing and are so appreciative for the little that we are able to do for them.
Our group at the malnutrition center got to hold babies and kids (10 years old and under) for a couple of hours. They got to love them and hug them and play outside with them. Several of the students fell asleep while holding the babies...we have pictures, don't worry!
Tomorrow will be our last day of VBS at the school. Today was incredible though. We took all of the kids (around 60 or so) to the lot where the new school will be built. We all joined hands and made a huge circle standing on the ground that will soon hold a building made of blocks and tin. WE PRAYED! Our whole group, the teachers, and the administration of the school took turns praying for what this lot will soon hold. We prayed for the kids standing with us and holding our hands to come to know Jesus as their savior, and that God would use this school to continue to pluck kids out of the cycle of poverty. It was a great time. Again, I have pictures.
Please pray for energy! We are tired but want to finish strong.
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