Caroline's Promise News

Paul seems to be doing just fine on his first trip to Guatemala Paul and Amy aking friends with Douglass Each Sunday afternoon people from the church pick up kids for church in Gerona Just a few of the kids from an area called "Gerona".  They attend a church service every Sunday afternoon presented by our partner church, Igleisa Adonai Stay tuned for more info in the coming days regarding these kiddos in Gerona and how you can help Please pray for Grace & Rebecca who have interned for the past 8 weeks.  Goodbye will be hard Rebecca has obviously learned how to get around Guatemala:) This little guy in Gerona just had that face - you know - the one that says "take my picture!" Grace, Rebecca, and kids from Iglesia Adonai leading music with the kids in Gerona

Two years ago I stood in a worship service at my church and for the first time in my life I experienced God giving me the gift of faith.  I have had faith for things before but this was different and I sensed that He was doing something big.  A vision for a new building for our partner church and school in Guatemala City was given that day and in the weeks that followed God confirmed that it was from Him by giving me Isaiah 61   and then showing me that the vision of this building had actually been made into building plans 7 years before.  We named the campaign Hope Grows You can read that story here . In the next few months we shared dreams with our partners and agreed to work together to raise the funds to see the  building built.  $100,000 is a lot in my opinion.  I knew that if it happened God would have to do it.   I'd love to tell you that I did not grow weary in fundraising.  But that wouldn't be the truth.  What I can...

One of the ways God blesses us at CP is to see how He uses individuals, families and groups to creatively find new avenues to raise money for Casita Adonai. This is one such story.... From left to right Ashley 11, Abigail 15, Meghan and Madison 14. Add caption Meet the Juchs Family. They have four daughters who decided they wanted to help build the school in Guatemala. So the parents bought the jumbo size boxes of candy bars at a warehouse store. They decided to donate the cost of the bars, so 100% of what was raised could go directly toward the school. Their girls went around, sharing a bit about Caroline's Promise, and offer a candy bar for $1.00, telling people it was going towards the building fund for Casita. If the people were interested in more information, they gave them a flyer about Caroline's Promise. So far, they have raised $140! What a blessing! Every donation gets us that much closer to our goal. We are so thankful for families like the Juchs' who m...

This is an update from our interns in Guatemala working with Casita Adonai. They wrote this the week of February 9th, as you'll see when they speak of Valentine's Day in the future.  "This week Grace and I taught "Jesus Loves Me" to all of the students in English! Also, she and I are teaching three different dramas to the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes. On Thursday, we are having an after school practice, teaching them facial expressions, stunts, and acting skills! Since this Friday is Valentine's Day, we are providing food, drinks, candies, and pinatas for the children at the school! We are also doing a secret Valentine's exchange among the teachers of Casita! It is hard to believe Grace and I have already been here for a month, and we only have about a month left! We have already seen and experienced many wonderful things and can not wait to see what the next month has in store for us and the kids! This past Sunday Grace and I went to...

Wee Runs to Support Caroline's Promise at February Sale! We are so excited that the  High Point, NC Wee Runs Consignment Sale has chosen to support our Hope Grows Campaign to build a new school in Guatemala for their "Round Up at the Register" campaign.  When you shop at this amazing sale which starts February 7 you will have the opportunity to donate to the cause!  Check out their website for dates & times and tell them thank you!

            Grace and I arrived in Guatemala on January 17 th . While we have been here we have been teaching at Casita Adonai. Every morning we head to school at 8:30 in the morning to teach English, music, or computer classes. This past week we taught the kids colors, days of the week, numbers, and animals.             We are experiencing amazing encounters with the children on a day-to-day basis! The first week we spent a lot of time getting to know the kids and building relationships with them! The children of Casita have been very patient with Grace and I when it comes to speaking Spanish! We have also been taking Spanish classes from a young adult at the church.             This picture below is a picture of the street where the school is located. Guatemala is beautiful!     ...

We can hardly believe it! Our goal with the HOPE GROWS CAMPAIGN has been to raise $100,000 to construct a new building for the church and school in Guatemala City.  We have had several commitments for gifts that we expect to come in by the end of February.  If they all come in we will only lack $4700! In December we asked you to help us complete the Hope Grows puzzle by "purchasing" a puzzle piece for $25.  There are 188 pieces left in the puzzle.  When all of them are purchased the puzzle will be complete and we can begin construction!  We will write the name of each donor on the back of their puzzle piece and hang it in a double sided frame in the new school! We need you.  Really, we do.  Most of all, the kids need you. Here's how you can help! 1.  If you haven't already purchased a puzzle piece - do it today! During the month of February we're encouraging you to skip one meal "out" as a family.  It's easy for the averag...