Over the past two months I have had the absolute privilege to serve the people of Guatemala alongside different organizations. I have experienced an insane amount of joy I will carry forever! Here is a picture of me as soon as I arrived to Guatemala!
One of the ministries I feel incredibly fortunate to have served with over the past couple of months was the Birdhouse Foundation. Every Tuesday, my team and I had the privilege of connecting with wonderful individuals in villages surrounding Acatenango, and those Tuesdays quickly became the highlight of my week. In the first few weeks, we dedicated our time to painting Casa Shalom, which turned out to be more than just a simple project. It wasn’t just about changing the color of a building, it was about giving our time and service to a space that serves as a sanctuary for people with the most generous and loving hearts. Casa Shalom is a place full of love where beautiful relationships are formed! In the following weeks, my team and I had the privilege of leading Vacation BIble School (VBS) for young children in Guatemala, where they had the opportunity to learn both English and all about the love of Jesus. Each day, we taught them a song and a dance based on a Biblical theme- like the Fruits of the Spirit- and then helped them learn the English words for various fruits. We would then finish off with a fun game of sharks and minnows and a snack. These days were full of laughter and love which I will cherish forever!
Another ministry I was so fortunate to have worked with was the Academy of Future Leaders (AFL). On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays we spent our time working alongside teachers in the classroom, helping students develop their English speaking skills. Not only did we get to teach these students but we built sweet and lasting friendships. We formed deep connections with the students, and we look forward to staying in touch with them for years to come. Here is a picture with some of our students after we finished celebrating the end of the school year!
Here are some sweet things I got to experience in my free time!
Hiking Acatenago!!! 😱🌋
Hiking Pacaya!!! 🌋😱
ZOO!! 🐯🐒🐘
LAKE ATITLAN!!!
THANKSGIVING WITH GAP K!!!!
SQUAD CHURCH!! (many nights of worship/teachings/communion)
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