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Greetings, Team Ellsworth! Nice that you have a presence on Facebook! Hope that you will update that and consider joining “Paradise Bound Alumni” site as well. I am eager to meet others who have served our Lord in Guatemala!
Yeah, one week from today we will have completed most of the building!!
I get so much joy just thinking about being in Guat and imaging all the new friends we’ll make. Grace & I have been looking through the photo album of the 2004 trip and I was getting so pumped. God has already been so faithful with all the little details in prep. of this trip and we have really been praying for the trip and the people we will meet.
What an opportunity of a lifetime.
Amen to that, Bob! I hope they aren’t having internet problems again! Even so, there is a cafe very near the base in Chimaltenango, so I hope today’s the day we hear from them.
We are home, hopefully never to return to our old lives….I have been kind of blue since returning…laundry, dishes and taxi’ing kids just isn’t as exciting as Guat. I know, I know, “do it all unto the glory of God” I keep reminding myself of that.
The trip was better than I could have hoped for…the team really threw (sp)
themselves into whatever they were doing with the gusto that only youth provides. I absolutely loved serving with this mostly college aged group. The enthusiasm and laughter abounded.
The house building went very well. The dedications were so moving….one new house recipient scraped together all his centavo’s to purchase the 21 of us pop – six cans, and was worried we would be offended that he could’nt afford one can per person. there were very few dry eyes at that dedication and that pop never tasted sweeter as we all had a few sips.
La Bendicion is a paradise, with much freedom. It was difficult to make the transition into the old walled hotel in the city. Can’t imagine how Heidi and the kids live there for long stretches, there has to be a divine grace that they receive.
The first medical clinic took place overlooking a view of the world!!! We were at 7000′ above sea level at a very nice school with a huge paved court to play on. It was perfect!! The girls were so shy and the little children were downright frightened by us, some even cried if we attempted to look them directly in the eye. But break out a soccer ball and all is right with the world.
Again the team was very selfless and managed to connect very well with all who were willing. The preaching was passionate and fiery in Cachatel language. There were many salvations that night.
The mood was festive, the Guat’s even fired off a few fireworks at the end. It was a cloudy night and Josh made the comment that we could see the constellations as we looked down on the various villages below that offered little points of light. It was a glorious sight.
The second med clinic was a bit of a challenge to get to. It involved a climb up a hill with all the supplies. Also no courtyard to play. We were forced to improvise and did. The team seemed a little weary at first, but was able to rally and find the energy to play and engage. The thing they referred to as a bathroom at that site was nasty and scary.. My girls and I had a good laugh about the situation, for it was a laugh or cry situation. Very memorable. We quit drinking.
That evening probably 80 – 90 % of the village was on their knees after the invitation was given. Note worthy – they don’t offer up a quite prayer with a little sniffle or two, they cry out and wail and shake the heavens with their prayers. It is a beautiful sound that I’m sure pleases the heart of their Father.
Since being home we have reviewd our pic’s on a laptop with friends and loved one’s who patiently listen to our stories and relive the experience once again….. Many new Guat friends have found space in my heart for which i think of and shoot up prayers for.
It was especially special for me as the odds of taking a mission trip with all three of my children again are pretty low. I loved every minute.
My youngest, Grace said, “Michigan seems so dull” The geography in Guat is breathtaking, and the experiences life changing.
I forgot to mention the new mission base….Wait till you see it, just listening to Dan explain a little about the grand vision for the area is very contagious. I can totally see God’s hand in it.
We will continue to lift up Estaurdo and his family….God IS GOOD.
And He is still writing His story in that families life.
It was an experience of a lifetime and I feel so privaleged to have been a part of it. Thank YOU Lord!
It is nice to hear your stories of the trip. I have enjoyed reading your very brief review of the weeks events. Halley and Blaine would like to share theirs with you as well please visit their blog at bgrycenga.wordpress.com
July 3, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Greetings, Team Ellsworth! Nice that you have a presence on Facebook! Hope that you will update that and consider joining “Paradise Bound Alumni” site as well. I am eager to meet others who have served our Lord in Guatemala!
July 3, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Yeah, one week from today we will have completed most of the building!!
I get so much joy just thinking about being in Guat and imaging all the new friends we’ll make. Grace & I have been looking through the photo album of the 2004 trip and I was getting so pumped. God has already been so faithful with all the little details in prep. of this trip and we have really been praying for the trip and the people we will meet.
What an opportunity of a lifetime.
In Him
Patti
July 11, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Hey Ellsworth team!
Time for a report . . . we’re waiting
July 12, 2008 at 5:43 am
Amen to that, Bob! I hope they aren’t having internet problems again! Even so, there is a cafe very near the base in Chimaltenango, so I hope today’s the day we hear from them.
July 18, 2008 at 11:29 am
We are home, hopefully never to return to our old lives….I have been kind of blue since returning…laundry, dishes and taxi’ing kids just isn’t as exciting as Guat. I know, I know, “do it all unto the glory of God” I keep reminding myself of that.
The trip was better than I could have hoped for…the team really threw (sp)
themselves into whatever they were doing with the gusto that only youth provides. I absolutely loved serving with this mostly college aged group. The enthusiasm and laughter abounded.
The house building went very well. The dedications were so moving….one new house recipient scraped together all his centavo’s to purchase the 21 of us pop – six cans, and was worried we would be offended that he could’nt afford one can per person. there were very few dry eyes at that dedication and that pop never tasted sweeter as we all had a few sips.
La Bendicion is a paradise, with much freedom. It was difficult to make the transition into the old walled hotel in the city. Can’t imagine how Heidi and the kids live there for long stretches, there has to be a divine grace that they receive.
The first medical clinic took place overlooking a view of the world!!! We were at 7000′ above sea level at a very nice school with a huge paved court to play on. It was perfect!! The girls were so shy and the little children were downright frightened by us, some even cried if we attempted to look them directly in the eye. But break out a soccer ball and all is right with the world.
Again the team was very selfless and managed to connect very well with all who were willing. The preaching was passionate and fiery in Cachatel language. There were many salvations that night.
The mood was festive, the Guat’s even fired off a few fireworks at the end. It was a cloudy night and Josh made the comment that we could see the constellations as we looked down on the various villages below that offered little points of light. It was a glorious sight.
The second med clinic was a bit of a challenge to get to. It involved a climb up a hill with all the supplies. Also no courtyard to play. We were forced to improvise and did. The team seemed a little weary at first, but was able to rally and find the energy to play and engage. The thing they referred to as a bathroom at that site was nasty and scary.. My girls and I had a good laugh about the situation, for it was a laugh or cry situation. Very memorable. We quit drinking.
That evening probably 80 – 90 % of the village was on their knees after the invitation was given. Note worthy – they don’t offer up a quite prayer with a little sniffle or two, they cry out and wail and shake the heavens with their prayers. It is a beautiful sound that I’m sure pleases the heart of their Father.
Since being home we have reviewd our pic’s on a laptop with friends and loved one’s who patiently listen to our stories and relive the experience once again….. Many new Guat friends have found space in my heart for which i think of and shoot up prayers for.
It was especially special for me as the odds of taking a mission trip with all three of my children again are pretty low. I loved every minute.
My youngest, Grace said, “Michigan seems so dull” The geography in Guat is breathtaking, and the experiences life changing.
I forgot to mention the new mission base….Wait till you see it, just listening to Dan explain a little about the grand vision for the area is very contagious. I can totally see God’s hand in it.
We will continue to lift up Estaurdo and his family….God IS GOOD.
And He is still writing His story in that families life.
It was an experience of a lifetime and I feel so privaleged to have been a part of it. Thank YOU Lord!
July 22, 2008 at 1:19 pm
It is nice to hear your stories of the trip. I have enjoyed reading your very brief review of the weeks events. Halley and Blaine would like to share theirs with you as well please visit their blog at bgrycenga.wordpress.com