Caroline's Promise News

Wilson Community Church sent 17 team members to serve at Casita Adonai and Gerona the last week in July. Among all of the amazing moments of the trip, here are a few highlights:                    In Gerona, the team was able to take part in the first Quinceañera! As this event was a big deal for the community, just being able to attend and sing Amazing Grace for them was an amazing experience. In preparation for the trip, the team collected formal dresses and hair/make up supplies for the girls and their moms. Seeing them all dressed up was a very special moment.                  Each year the current sixth graders go on a special trip to Pana as a graduation gift. Our team was able to pour into the 11 sixth graders by having one-on-one time with them to play, swim, and pray. God really showed up during the...

Wilson Community Church team arrived in Guatemala this past Friday and hit the ground running! On Sunday the team was able to attend the first Quinceañera held for girls that attend our church in the community of Gerona.  The four girls were able to dress in prom dresses, with hair and makeup complete. Although we thought this was not a big deal, bringing the dresses, the make-up, and the hair accessories for the girls, we were taken aback by their overwhelming sense of gratitude and their excitement. Many moms expressed that this was a gift from God as they would have not been able to give justice to this momentous occasion without the team’s help. The ceremony was beautiful and a learning experience even to those of us that are familiar with this celebration. On Monday  the team took th graders to Pana for the night. It was a lot of fun to watch them outside of the school. The children got to swim, play, shop, and talk. Being able to listen and love...