With My Own Eyes

but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.19.14.ESV

Due to an anticipated very large protest directed at the Guatemalan President, we had to be dropped off at the airport in Guatemala City at 5:30 AM–for our 12:30 PM flight.

Visited a school in Guatemala today. Dental care is a priority in the classroom.

Loved worshipping today with Pastor Salvador and his family.

This is Pastor Eli and his wife Nancy. They lead one of the congregations in partnership with World Orphans/AMG. We were blessed to attend their church’s youth service which met in an outdoor multipurpose facility. It was funny to see how youth ministry in a distant country in a different language looks a lot like youth ministry at home (ice breaker, games, lesson). The teaching was solidly biblical. We met three pastors yesterday and each of them was such a humble example of wholehearted Gospel ministry. Saturday morning was spent at the Guatemala City cemetary and dump (more on that another time). Needless to say it was very moving. Saturday afternoon we learned a lot about World Orphans’ efforts to equip churches to strengthen families in Guatemala City. We get to worship with some Guatemalan brothers and sisters on Sunday.