In the middle Guatemala City lies the
largest dump in Latin America. The 11,000 people who live and work in and near
Guatemala City Dump are referred to as “The Scavengers.” Their days consist of
digging through piles and piles of unsanitary, dangerous trash, hoping to find
something of value, to be sold for nothing more than a few pennies. They are
viewed as little more than the trash they live and work in. They are Fathers,
Mothers, Sons, and Daughters. 6,500 of them are children. They are taught to
believe they are worthless and unimportant. They are God’s children. They are
beautiful human-beings and they are being served a mighty injustice.
I am extremely excited to have been
given the opportunity to join Alene Snodgrass and her team for a trip to Guatemala this coming October.
We will be partnering with The Potter’s House, where their mission is to
provide holistic opportunities for scavenger families by equipping them to be
able to develop and transform their lives, families, and community. With this
opportunity, I am simply answering God’s call to step out of my comfort zone
and say yes to follow Him where my faith will be made stronger. I am praying He
would align my heart with His. I am praying that I would be changed and my
heart would break for what breaks my Father’s… that I would become
uncomfortable and not sit back and allow God’s children to be treated so
unjustly.
My trip is scheduled for October 9th-13th and I need your support; both financially and in prayer.
I must raise an estimated cost of $1,410. If you would prayerfully
consider supporting me in that way, I would be extremely grateful! If you feel
led to do so, you can send your gift to me directly at 7913 Grizzley Dr. Corpus
Christi, Texas 78414. If you would also join me in prayer, it would mean so
much to me! Thank you so much for your love and support. I am so very blessed
by you. I would not be able to do this without you. Thank you for helping me
make a difference!
If you're
looking for an invitation to join us on our trip, here's your invitation!
“He
gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him.
Is that not what it means to know me? Says the Lord.” Jeremiah 22:16
