John and Sharon met us at the airport with a big sign to welcome us. The team arrived safe and sound. We arrived at Casa Bernabe aroung 11pm, had a shortened compline and hit the sack.
Today we attended a wonderful service at Casa Bernabe. It looked like most of the orphans were there along with staff. Also many families of the orphans were there. It appears that many of the orphans have been taken from their families by the authorities and placed into Casa Bernabe. This was apparently an opportunities for some of the families to reunite just at the service. It started with a singing group called Fishermen. They are a group composed of a keyboard player, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and a singer - not your typical Episcopalian music. However, they were excellent. All in spanish of course but the music was very moving. After lunch we took a walk to an overlook where we could see some of the volcanoes and a lake - beautiful.
Kathy and I feel called to do this mission work. It is wonderful to be back in Guatemala. John and Sharon have done great work to set this all up. We are looking forward to a rewarding experience and serving God. It is apparent that there is huge need here. The monies collected through the grocery card sales that are going to this mission are serving that need.
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Hi Rich and friends,
So glad to hear that you arrived safe and sound are off to a great start. Thanks for sharing these messages with us back home. We are praying for you, for those there in Guatemala and especially for the children and staff of the orphanage. Have a wonderful mission experience, I miss you folks....
For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. --- Colossians 2:5
Blessings, Vicki C.
That's so cool that you recognize your calling to mission work! What a blessing that is to hear from God and to know what he has in mind for you.
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