Dear friends and family,
We are within the last month before our departure to Guatemala on July 9th! With the date growing near we are working hard to finish our preparations and God has been relentlessly faithful to us with his many provisions.
Many of us arrived early on Sunday June 5th to begin preparations for the childrens ministry and to begin packing up the supplies, sleeping bags, etc. Our efforts the last two weeks spent scavenging for materials went to good use as we cut fabric that will be used to decorate flipflops that we will give to the children in Guatemala. We also tied ribbons on hair bands and cut shields from posterboard. These hours were joyful knowing that we were bonding tighter as a team and that we were paving the way for smiles on the childrens faces we will meet in Guatemala.
The official meeting began with worship and more donation turn-in. God has been so great to us. He provided the funds we needed to purchase the airfare. All the tickets have been purchased for our team members. God also provided this at a reduced price too. This means we will not go over budget due to airfare. This is extremely good news! YAY! Second, not only did we get a good price on airfare, we got some more good news. We are all on the same flight. Our flight is a non-stop flight. YAY! Third, God raised up someone who provided a donation check for $1,000! YAY! God is answering our prayers! The deadline for raising & turning in our funds is June 12, 2011. We're almost there, but we are still encouraging donations and for all to participate in the additional fundraising opportunity with Mary Kay mentioned in our blog last week.
Finally we had some great discussion about what to pack and how to protect ourselves while we are in Guatemala.
The last piece of business as usual was to pray together for our ongoing needs. Please continue to join us in praying for: *Team Unity*Team Preparation*Spiritual Warfare*Our Support Teams & Trip Funding*The Missionaries who went before us*The Missionaries who will go after us AND *The People of Guatemala.
Thank you all for your continued support and prayers.
Have a blessed day!
GMM Team
We are within the last month before our departure to Guatemala on July 9th! With the date growing near we are working hard to finish our preparations and God has been relentlessly faithful to us with his many provisions.
Many of us arrived early on Sunday June 5th to begin preparations for the childrens ministry and to begin packing up the supplies, sleeping bags, etc. Our efforts the last two weeks spent scavenging for materials went to good use as we cut fabric that will be used to decorate flipflops that we will give to the children in Guatemala. We also tied ribbons on hair bands and cut shields from posterboard. These hours were joyful knowing that we were bonding tighter as a team and that we were paving the way for smiles on the childrens faces we will meet in Guatemala.
The official meeting began with worship and more donation turn-in. God has been so great to us. He provided the funds we needed to purchase the airfare. All the tickets have been purchased for our team members. God also provided this at a reduced price too. This means we will not go over budget due to airfare. This is extremely good news! YAY! Second, not only did we get a good price on airfare, we got some more good news. We are all on the same flight. Our flight is a non-stop flight. YAY! Third, God raised up someone who provided a donation check for $1,000! YAY! God is answering our prayers! The deadline for raising & turning in our funds is June 12, 2011. We're almost there, but we are still encouraging donations and for all to participate in the additional fundraising opportunity with Mary Kay mentioned in our blog last week.
Finally we had some great discussion about what to pack and how to protect ourselves while we are in Guatemala.
The last piece of business as usual was to pray together for our ongoing needs. Please continue to join us in praying for: *Team Unity*Team Preparation*Spiritual Warfare*Our Support Teams & Trip Funding*The Missionaries who went before us*The Missionaries who will go after us AND *The People of Guatemala.
Thank you all for your continued support and prayers.
Have a blessed day!
GMM Team
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