Overwhelming Welcome!

It is hard to explain how beautifully the Lord works during our time in Guatemala.  We have been to the school only twice so far and WOW!  We received the most graceful, grateful, joyful welcome from the kiddos and faculty alike.  To be welcomed here is such a privilege and such a blessing.  We have worked hard to be a part of the community and serve the people in ways they desire and need. After 6 years of continued prayer, relationship building, and God's provision, we have become a part of the New Life team and the community of Santa Maria de Jesus. 
 
We were welcomed before we even arrived at the school! Damaris is a beautiful child of God who we have had the pleasure of working with since Megan's first trip.  On our way to school the first day up the mountain, Damaris saw us in the streets of Santa Maria outside of the market. She came to us with the biggest most amazing smile, full of joy, and of course the warmest of hugs.  It is such a blessing to be here; it is OVERWHELMING.  Melanie also got to experience the outpouring of love these children share from their abundance the Lord offers them. The little girls of the school were so excited to touch her face, love on her, and know more about her!  

It is so strange how we come with the desire to love and serve these children, but in reality, God pours out His love for us through them more than we can imagine! We have 5 children on our outpatient schedule already-the parents have been showing up at our door asking for therapy for their kiddos wanting to get on our schedules!
 
What a blessing to be a part of this amazing community of God's people.  Our God is so good, so faithful, and so OVERWHELMING with his love. 

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” - Revelations 3:20

We are not Jesus, but we desire to be Jesus' hands and feet every day.  We came to Guatemala waiting for an opportunity to serve.  The Guatemalan people are opening the door, giving us the beautiful opportunity to sit and eat with them. Through this, we can love and serve the people of Santa Maria by providing therapy services.
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Thank you to our partners for supporting us in the GIFT that is GOT Ministries.

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