As we approach Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week, I want to jump ahead to Easter for a moment. When Mary and the other women showed up at the empty tomb, they were met by an angel who announced that Jesus was alive. Then he said, “…go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has […]
Humble Service
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Another gorgeous day beginning with a time of devotion at 6:30 am. The chapel at our hotel serves as a perfect place for our morning study. Today, Gabor lead us in Romans 12:3-8 Humble Service in the Body of Christ3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of […]
Seeing the Face of Jesus
The Team is experiencing the mighty hand of God each day. Our highlights of the day began with working alongside Felipe in his field of cabbages. The team piled into the pick-up trucks to reach the entrance to the field which to our amazement was about a 100 foot drop below the road. A gingerly scamper […]
Back to School
Group devotions begin our day at 6:30 am. We are thankful for this time of preparation and learning and sharing together as a team. We are loving on each other as we grow together. Today was our play day with the school children. Many team members shared that the highlight of the day was seeing the children […]
Good to See Old Friends
Today was our first day in Villa Hortencia I. It was fun to see our old friends and watch the first timers experience the villagers. We spent the day praying for families. Some of the highs voiced by the team: playing with the kids; being received so graciously by the leaders of the village; being welcomed into the […]
The Market at Chichi and Travel to Nebaj
Sunday, April 6, 2014 Today we spent the morning in Chichicastenango. The highlights were, of course in the market where we haggled with the vendors. Everyone felt successful in their negotiations. No doubt those satisfied included the vendors who unquestionably have dealt with the likes of us before. The people in Chichi are nice, gentle […]
Settling In at Chichicastenango
Saturday, April 5, 2014 The team has settled in to the Santo Tomas Hotel in Chichicastenango following a “smooth” 4hr. drive.God blessed us with sunny sky and pleasant temperatures, happy conversations, and sharing of stories. We witnessed a passion parade of pageantry and emotions. The youth of Chichi were dressed in their finest clothing, some […]
Taking to the Skies
Friday, April 4, 2014 The team travel day went very well. A cheery group left Chapel Hill at 3:00 AM. Thank you to Kevin for the surprise send off and to Dave Martin and Pete Filipiuk for delivering us safely to SEATAC. Nancy Melendez Leon met us at the airport in Guatemala City with hugs and […]
Blue Collar God
What would your answer be to this question: “When do you worship God during the week?” Perhaps you would reply, “On Sunday mornings with my Chapel Hill family.” Maybe it would be, “When I gather weekly with my LifeGroup around scripture and prayer.” Hopefully it would include, “When I meet God alone every morning, starting […]
Guatemala Go Team 2014
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together”, Ps: 34:8 April 2014 Guatemala GO Team: Team members are: Moriah Anderson, Barb Martin, Rachel Klade, Gabor Klade, Phil DeVault, Gail Hall, Loire Klade, Ruthie Cravens, Gerry Cravens, Stephanie Filipiuk. Front row: Amy Miller, Steve Groat, Lynn Groat, Austin Groat. The team will leave for Villa […]