Graduation Day in Guatemala

Today was the graduation for Prepa (graduating from Kindergarten), and 6^th graders. It would be the last time that the 6^th graders attend Casita. Hunter was able to be a part of the first graduation. It was really special! Esteban is a 6^th grader that Hunter really bonded with during the last 2 days. He speaks English as well.

The ceremony was beautiful with freshly made flowers by the ladies of the church. All the decorations that were made by the teachers were so beautiful. Most of all Hunter enjoyed the handmade graduation hats. What a special thing for him.

Hunter wanted to be a part of the ceremony and graduate with them. So he put a hat on his head and his daddy told him that he was now a graduate of Guatemala.

Hunter said the highlight of his day was going to his first Guatemalan restaurant with all the 6^th graders. They all made him feel like he was a part of them. Having lunch with the big kids was pretty cool! When asked what he learned today, he said that he was a lucky boy. He said seeing the Mommies cry hurt his feelings. He understood because he just had his best friend move and now the 6ths graders won't be together anymore. They all have to make new friends and find their way around new places.

Hunter hopes to go home and get the 30 children that are left at the school sponsored. He really wants to see smiles on their faces the next time he comes. Hunter saw many sad faces yesterday when they didn’t get packages from their sponsors or food bags. He wishes we could sponsor more than the 2 we already do. Are you willing to give up something once a month to help a child in need? Just $35 will make a huge difference in one child’s life.

On Friday Hunter will get to see the sights and sounds of Guatemala. Check back to see what he thinks of his birth country.

Where are they now? Cesy Samayoa

Cesy, translating for Kaitlyn Our friend Cesy was too old to be in our child sponsorship program when we met her, but she definitely benefited from the program because two of her siblings were sponsored consistently. And we benefited from knowing Cesy! For years she would translate for our special programs. I remember speaking to a group of moms years ago and Cesy translated for me. She stayed for hours after the talk to help me minister to women. One of those women had concerns about her son who clearly showed signs of ADHD. Cesy helped me find natural ways to address his inattention and lack of focus and a year later that same Mom shared how Cesy's suggestions had helped! Cesy, we know how hard you have worked and we are incredibly proud of you! Thank you for being a beautiful example to young women everywhere!

Leaving for Guatemala in less than 8 hours!

Everyone is in a mad dash to get their carryons packed and catch some sleep before we depart at 3am! You read that right, 3 am! It's going to be a long travel day. We'll depart Colfax at 3am, drive to Raleigh, fly to Miami at 6:50am and arrive in Guatemala at 1 in the afternoon. After we collect ALL of our luggage (because you guys have prayed that it all arrives:) we'll load a bus and drive 3-4 hours to Eagle's Nest Children's Home. We appreciate your prayers as the first of 50 people go to Guatemala. Our second week begins July 5th. Specific requests for this first BIG team are unity, good health, safety, and that God blesses our time with kids in churches, schools, the community and at Eagle's Nest. Check out their blog at http://www.boggsministry.com/ We hope to update you daily but we're not quite sure how the internet access will be. Thanks for your prayers:)

$40 can send a teen to camp

Words can't express how proud we are of the youth from Adonai Church in Guatemala City. They have worked hard to develop a discipleship and outreach program that is amazing! In addition, they have been raising funds to attend their high school aged camp November 25-27. They began months ago by creating banks and teaching on the importance of saving. From there they hosted a ton of fundraisers and have been able to raise the funds for their youth group to attend camp. Now they need our help! They would love for 25 of the older teens from their Gerona church plant to attend camp as well. The cost is $40 per teen and we're looking for a total of $1000. If you would like to partner with the Adonai Youth and support a teen from Gerona, please follow this link. Thank you for helping us celebrate the Adonai Youth and their hard work, while making a way for the teens in Gerona to attend camp.

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