guatemalafamilymissiontrip

A short-term mission trip can be a life-changing experience. It is an oppotunity to serve God in a cross-cultural setting and gain a better understanding of God's work in the world, as well as in our own lives.

Trip Reports

We're leaving in the morning. 21 on a Delta flight leaving at 6 am; 14 on an American flight leaving at 6:30 am. We arrive in Guatelama City around noon. Sunday we will attend church in Guatemala City and then leave for the long ride to Lake Atitlan.

We'll try and post updates and photos, depending on availability of Internet access.

San Pedro, Guatemala, Impacto Ministries, and The Team

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San Pedro

This is a photograph of the village of San Pedro and Lake Atitlan

Pastor Luis Martinez

Promised Land Retreat Center

Welcome

This is the site for Central Church's short term mission trip to Guatemala. Trip dates are Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5, 2009. This trip is for families, so children and their parents will be working together with Luis Martinez, a missionary with Impacto Ministries. The team consists of twelve families, including 7 children, 7 teenagers, and 17 adults.

We will fly into Guatemala City and then travel to San Pedro, a small village on Lake Atitlan. There are small villages around the lake, many are named after the disciples. In the mornings, we will work on construction projects helping build a house and other projects. In the afternoons, we will travel to churches in nearby villages to lead VBS and distribute shoes ("Happy Feet" project.)

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Anyone may visit the site, read the trip reports, and look at the pictures but if you do, we expect you to pray for us!

Comments

7/5/2009 10:13:03 PM - 002060905902
Wow! What a life changing experience...We just got home and we are working on getting the pictures ready to load to this site. I just can't wait to share our experience with everyone.

6/30/2009 6:41:29 PM - 002072943096
Glad you got to hear from them,Teresa. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like they are having a great time. I am checking the site and my emails several times a day to get any word on what is happening. Kevin was able to email me a couple of nights ago, but no word since then directly from him. What an awesome experience for all of them, especially these young boys. My prayer is that God will put a burning desire in all of them to serve Him with all that they have. Praying that all continues to go well in the ministry and that everyone stays healthy and all intestinal bugs stay away!!!!

6/30/2009 4:43:18 PM - 002019905449
I am so excited for what all of you and am praying for you all.

6/30/2009 2:29:43 PM - 002076936125
I spoke with both Tom and Bryce last night and everything was going great. He said the electricity was out but they were fine. Said the bus ride to Lake Atitlan wasn't too bad (4+ hours) and that Tuesday they are going to give shoes away through the Happy Feet program and also do VBS. Bryce was excited about meeting all the children -- he loves them already!

6/30/2009 2:07:52 AM - 000095990279
Update from Don Gilbert: Today was a great day, the team worked on construction projects for 2 widow's homes. Tomorrow the team will be heading to a village 2 hours away where they will help with a new outreach to that village. They expect to do VBS and happy feet while there are there. The transformer blew tonight, and power is out at the hotel. (Monday night). Everyone is doing well.

6/28/2009 1:26:50 PM - 002014488328
We arrived safely - two airlines; and got a good nights sleep, much needed after arriving at the Memphis airport at 4 am. We're heading to San Pedro this morning - a 4+ hour bus ride through the mountains and volacanoes. Everyone is fine and excited to begin our adventure.
Tomorrow the construction, VBS, and other ministry opportunities begin. Limited access to the Internet unil end of the week.

3/11/2009 1:48:36 AM - 002060905902
We will pray... ;-)

3/10/2009 1:38:30 PM - 002014488328
That is so cool Melissa. Do you need any props? Jessica made a slide show. Let us know if you need anything!

3/9/2009 2:49:03 PM - 002020621982

God has given us a neat opportunity! Farmington Elementary is having a Cultural Fair this Friday (3/13). They asked for volunteers to present a country of interest to the students. There will be many countries that the students will learn about. I will be sharing about our trip to Guatemala. Because this is a public school, please pray for me to discern what to say. Please pray that God will get the glory in this opportunity and the hearts of the children (students) and teachers will be touched. Melissa McCollum

3/13/2009 7:16:02 PM - 002020621982

Guatemala team – Thank you to all who prayed for me today. God opened so many doors today it was overwhelming! This was just a reminder of how BIG God is ONCE AGAIN! I was able to share about our trip with every class at Farmington Elementary! I brought just a handful of photos and props. Most of the children that I spoke to were like little sponges as they listened and looked at the pictures. I would say that many seeds were planted today! To God be the glory – Melissa

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Go and make disciples of all nations

The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed. J. Hudson Taylor

Trip Reports

San Pedro, Guatemala, Impacto Ministries, and The Team

Todd Pictures

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