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Itasca Youth for Christ

Serving In Guatemala
March 20, 2024
Community: Calderas
Partner: Iglesia Monte Horeb
Staff: Steven Requena, Mary Holsman, Dennis Holsman Jr, Eduardo Herrera, Dulce Aida Salazar

Hello, Guatemala

by Eduardo Herrera | March 20, 2024 10:34 PM

Pastor Rafael welcomed us to Calderas. We're ready to start serving in this community.

Hello, Guatemala

The Team!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 20, 2024 10:35 PM

This is our amazing team that's going to be serving in San José Calderas this week. 
The Team!

Food Bags

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 21, 2024 11:07 PM

We started the day packing food bags for the families.  We will be visiting 25 families this week. Please, join us in praying for them.

Food Bags

Prayer First

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 21, 2024 11:11 PM

“Dear Lord may these bags bless the families and may this be a reminder of your love.”
Prayer First

Up the Hill

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 21, 2024 11:14 PM

We walked around the community to let people know about the VBS and activities ahead this week! 
Up the Hill

Time with Pastor Rafael

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 21, 2024 11:16 PM

We had a great time hearing Pastor Rafael's testimony.        
Time with Pastor Rafael

VBS Prep

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 21, 2024 11:20 PM

We had a great time preparing everything for tomorrow! We are ready for the week ahead and super excited to work with the kids.

VBS Prep

Our First Church Service

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 22, 2024 12:19 AM

Thanks to God we had our first church service filled with worship. 

Our First Church Service

First Day of Food Distribution

by Steven Requena | March 22, 2024 10:29 PM

This morning we started delivering some of the 25 bags we packed. It is an amazing time to hear from the community families. 


Pásame el Cemento!

by Steven Requena | March 22, 2024 10:30 PM

We started also with the construction project. Four walls in 3 days. Hopefully we are going to make it. 
Pásame el Cemento!

First Day of VBS

by Steven Requena | March 22, 2024 10:31 PM

Around 40 children showed up for Vacation Bible School. They learned about Jonah and the big fish! 
First Day of VBS

Food Distribution - Day 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:05 PM

We continued with food distribution. We thank these families for welcoming us into their homes. We bless them in the name of Jesus.

Food Distribution - Day 2

¡Aguacates!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:17 PM

Today, a family gifted us these delicious avocados to thank us for the visit.

¡Aguacates!

VBS - Day 2

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:18 PM

¡Bienvenidos, amigos! 
VBS - Day 2

It's Time to Dance!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:19 PM

Mary and Michi (PPM Staff) taught us some dance moves today. 
It's Time to Dance!

The Good Samaritan

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:19 PM

Today's VBS taught us to be merciful and kind to our neighbors. 
The Good Samaritan

Bracelets

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:20 PM

We also did some beautiful bracelets with our friends. 
Bracelets

Do You want a Ride?

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:23 PM

We've been enjoying playing and running around with the kids. 
Do You want a Ride?

The Spot

by Eduardo Herrera | March 23, 2024 6:26 PM

Some are painting, some are playing soccer, baseball or Frisbee, but everybody is having a good time! 

The Spot

Bonding Time

by Eduardo Herrera | March 24, 2024 12:19 AM

Tonight we had a bonfire where we got to share with the people from the community and eat some hot dogs. 

Bonding Time

Last Day of Ministry

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 1:20 AM

We’re grateful to God for the opportunity to share His love and rejoice with these beautiful people from Calderas. 

Last Day of Ministry

Hands at Work Vol.1

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 1:23 AM

Everything is better with friends!

We are working hard to prepare the new doors for the church building. We worked together as a team.

Hands at Work Vol.1

Vol. 2

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 1:28 AM

Cleaning is always a good way to share the gospel. It teaches us to be a good neighbor and good stewards of the things/spaces that the Lord gave us. 
Vol. 2

Vol. 3

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 6:02 AM

We had the blessing to start these bathrooms last year so this year we finished the work by constructing the walls.
Vol. 3

Goodbye

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 6:06 AM

“One of the biggest experiences we’ve had”…

The connection we get to build with the community and their children was impactful. We treasure the moments shared with them, all the love we received and the smiles.

Goodbye

A Special Prayer

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 6:23 AM

Pastor Rafael took some time to do a special birthday prayer to bless the life of the Vekich twins, a prayer for blessings, peace and protection.               
A Special Prayer

Birthday Party

by Dulce Aida Salazar | March 25, 2024 6:25 AM

We finished the night with a special dinner and eating some cake! 
Birthday Party

Monterrico Beach!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 26, 2024 8:54 PM

Yesterday, we drove south and visited Monterrico beach, a beautiful place in Guatemala. Did you know the black sand is because of volcanic eruptions from thousands of years ago? That's impressive.
Monterrico Beach!

Our Team!

by Eduardo Herrera | March 26, 2024 8:56 PM

We had an amazing free day on this beach alongside our friends from the PPM staff.
Our Team!

Hasta Pronto, Guatemala

by Eduardo Herrera | March 26, 2024 8:59 PM

We are on our way back home. We can't wait to share with you what we've experienced on this trip, and what the Lord has done in and through us. 

Blessings!

Hasta Pronto, Guatemala

Continue Your Impact

by Praying Pelican Missions | March 26, 2024 11:57 PM

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