16-19 April During day one of training I met with lay counselors I trained in 2012. Each had led a Strengthening Children group. I heard their perspectives on progress made in the groups and positive outcomes, including those who participated began to demonstrate improved school achievement. Sadly, pre/post data were not collected. I believe data […]
Thursday in Villa Hortencia
Thursday (Day 7) – Villa Hortencia (our village)Norma Nordquist posting… Galations 6:10 Therefore as we have the opportunity let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Dear friends, Another glorious day with our Villa Hortencia friends. After trekking up a steep, rocky mountain path, we arrived […]
Tuesday in Villa Hortencia
Greetings from Guatemala! Today was another day full of God’s provision, faithfulness and love. This morning we read (1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Cor. 9:20-22, 1 John 4:7-12) about God’s unconditional love for us and how we can love others with the love the God has so graciously showered on us. After another beautiful drive to […]
Villa Hortencia (Our Village)
Monday – Day 4 “I will trust in the Lord and not be afraid.The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 Hello from Guatemala! Thank you for your prayers and continued prayers! We truly are seeing God at work! The team […]
Day 2
I awoke early this morning and took a gentle run after sunrise. I ran briefly with a fellow, Odinga, as he ran to work. He is Bemba – don’t mess with the Bembas. He laughed when I said the Bembas are the warrior tribe. He graciously slowed his pace down for me and tolerated his friends […]
Chichi to Nebaj
Sunday – Day 3 Chichi to Nebaj Micah 6:8 He has shown you oh man what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God. This morning Gail led the devotions and we were challenged to think about what the […]
Safe Arrival in Lusaka
Greetings from Lusaka, Zambia. I arrived in Lusaka this afternoon 1430 Lusaka time (3:30 am Seattle time). It is a balmy 82 F. Officers of the Church of Central Africa (CCAP) met me; friends from previous trips. After we caught up on some news from both sides of the Atlantic, my hosts left me to […]
Guatemala City to Chichicastenango
Saturday – Day 2 Guatemala City to Chichicastenango Mathew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and […]
Safe & Sound in Guatemala City
The team has arrived safe and sound in Guatemala City! Yeah!!!!! Both flights were smooth and we arrived with all of our luggage. Gail and Nancy were warmly waiting for us at the airport and brought us to our hotel. At dinner we talked about some basic guidelines and really enjoyed a great meal at […]
A Mixture of Nerves, Excitement & Prayers
It is with a mixture of nerves, excitement and much needed prayers that Chapel Hill’s 8th GO Team is leaving for Guatemala tomorrow, Friday, April 12th. The team will leave for the airport at 4:00 a.m. to start a journey that will take them from our comfy little harbor in Washington to a village at the […]