The past three years have been a whirlwind of airline miles, passports, and moves of God. I've seen the Lord perform miracles in both my life and the lives of others. I've held malnourished babies on dirt floors in homes made of trash in one of the largest garbage dumps in Latin America, sang Jesus loves me with a six year old suffering from Cerebral Palsy, and recited the alphabet more times than I can remember. I've found a passion in teaching English. I've seen prayers prayed and seen pain disappear in response. I've stood with 100,000 Guatemalans and hoped and prayed for the resignation of a corrupt President and celebrated as a new one was elected. I've seen immense poverty and injustice. I've wrestled with The Lord. I've questioned Him and asked "Why?" I've asked how there could be such a high degree of hurt in this world, why it weighs so heavy on my heart, and how anything I can do would make a difference. And on the other side of those questions I found a God whose peace surpasses all understanding and a resounding call to "Go."
In June, I will be heading back to Guatemala. With the ultimate goal of sharing Jesus, my friend Luis at Nueva Generacion has created a new English program to implement into schools. I've found that building relationships and trust is the best way to share the Lord with those you desire to come to know Him. Through playing UNO, watching movies, and other extra-curricular activities we'll have the opportunity to come alongside students and simply do life with them. Our lessons will include Bible stories and Christian songs that give us the window to share the Gospel.
I have taken a stand and accepted this call of God on my life and, as I have found this too great a burden to bear alone, I am asking you to join me. There are two ways you can be a part of what God is doing in Guatemala:
Prayerfully- Pray for Guatemala. The country has seen a steady rise of hope and air of change, but there is still much work to be done. Pray for peace. Pray for me - pray for safety and health and to live each day in the Holy Spirit. Pray for all that God is doing.
Financially- The cost of living for half a year is estimated at least $6,000 USD. The support that I raise will go towards lodging, classroom supplies, transportation, emergency expenses, and all that comes with living in a developing, third world country. When you partner with me financially you are making a difference in the lives of students across Guatemala. You become part of the movement of God that is sweeping the Central American Nation.
To donate with a debit or credit card, please visit my YOUCARING site.
Cash/Check donations can be given to me directly and/or sent to 2521 Wool Drive Corpus Christi, Texas 78414.
God is moving in Guatemala. I am so grateful to be able to come alongside others who are doing crazy work for the Lord in this beautiful country. Thank you for coming alongside me. Thank you for becoming a part of this movement. Your love, support, and partnership mean the absolute world to me and I couldn't do it without you.
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