Wednesday, July 2

We all got up EARLY (4:30 or 4:45 AM) to get to the Lobby with all our luggage to make the 5:30 AM shuttle to the airport. Our flight was not until 8 AM but we had to arrive by 6 AM. We had a nice time of Bible Study/Devotion as we waited for our flight. A few of us had tummy grumbles but nothing like in the past...we were all very careful of what we had to eat and drink!
We truly had a blessed Mission Trip and we could not have done it without the financial support and prayers of many!

Mike and Lisa would like to personally thank those who supported their trip financially:

Becky Bohlmann
Calvary Church-Irving, Texas
Pastor Bob and Martha Degner
Mike and Jensy Gregory
Bob and Sharon Gross
Mark and Tammy Hill
Nell Anne Hunt
Randy and Melanie Miller
Dean and Marge Mortland
Carl and Marietta Soukup
Shawn Terry
Doc and Dolores Underwood
Nick Vuong

We want to thank Doctor Christopher Shelton for donating over 50 lbs of medication as well as FIVE Glucometers. The Castillo Fuerte Ministry will use this supplies as they have 13 rotating doctors who visit throughout the year!

Thank you to Linda Glaubitz from ORLC who donated much needed medical supplies from CVS.

Also, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church-Irving, Texas donated 6 puppets (2 to Safe Passage, 2 to Compassion International and 2 to Lutheran Hour Ministry-Guatemala)
ORLC also made a $200 donation to Lutheran Hour Ministry-Guatemala, a $50 donation to Safe Passage and a $50 donation to Servant Heart Ministries.

Many thanks for everyone's help and may God continue to change the lives of those who were able to be a part of the presentation we took to Guatemala.
May He help feed and protect the children of Guatemala and give them faith, hope and above all, love!

'...whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matt. 25:40

Tuesday, July 1

We left Antigua early and headed toward Guatemala City.

We said our very sad goodbyes to Rebeca, who is like family. We picked up our helpers for the day and headed to the first Project Joel School, which is an all-girls school. We presented to 2 combined classes of about sixty 5th-6th grade girls.

They had a blast and we did too. Maria helped translate and many girls seemed very touched by the message of Jesus Christ.

As we concluded our presentation, the police who guard the school asked if they too could receive the free gift of the Super Hero Crosses.

They thanked us for being there and we had an awesome time of prayer!

We then stopped by Pollo Campero for our last lunch in Guatemala. We had a great time of fellowship and Christian loved playing in the tubes!

We then travelled to the second Project Joel School, an all-boys school across town and we were greeted like kings. The Boys School is one of the oldest in the city and it is in great shape! They had already cleared out the room and were covering the windows with black tarps to darken the room.

We again presented to 2 or 3 combined classes of 5th-6th grade boys. They were so enthusiastic! They really got into the Super Hero Theme!

We had a blast and the conclusion of the presentation was so moving as they all bowed their heads and received Christ and the free Super Hero Cross. They worshiped on the song Dame like no other group! A great ending for our mission trip! We sensed that maybe the Principal was a little unhappy we were so evangelistic, but instead she thanked us for taking the time and going to such lengths to share Christ with the boys! The teachers also thanked us.

The Boys Praying...

When we got into the van to drive away…we all clapped and thanked God for an amazing presentation and mission trip!

We returned to the Holiday Inn and said our goodbyes to Maria, Don Filipe, Renalto and Francisco. We also said goodbye to three of our puppets that we left for Lutheran Hour Ministries to use. We ended our evening with dinner and a shared Bible Study time in Roger and Judy’s Room. We packed and headed to bed for our 5:30 AM Shuttle to the Guatemala City Airport.

God blessed us with an amazing trip and your prayers helped us and especially the children and adults of Guatemala. We will miss our Guatemalan Family and Friends! Until our next trip…may God move others to join in us!