Sunday

Today, we got up early and all excited about our first full day in Guatemala.  We ate breakfast and left at 7 am for church in Antigua.  It was a wonderful service about sharing the gospel.  It re-enforced the message that making a difference in one person's life can have a chain affect.  The service ended with a video with pictures to the Chris Tomlin's song, God of this City.  Awesome!

We had lunch on the mountainside.  Everybody enjoyed the food and the view.  The fellowship was was inspiring.  People were sharing parts of their lives with one another.  We got some pictures before we left.

We headed to the orphanage.  We spent about 3-4 hours there.  We arrived while most of the kids and staff were napping.  Then the kids started to trickle out.  The two year olds were so cute.  We got hugs and smiles all around.  These kids really know how to pour out the love of Jesus on you.  It melts your heart.  We had fun kicking the soccer ball around, playing with toy cars, and running around with the kids.  The kids enjoyed taking our cameras and taking and viewing their pictures.  We got to love on the kids and vice versa.  It's such a blessing.

Afterwards, we headed back to the mission house for some downtime.  [OK, I took a short Sunday nap.]  Some of the ladies made breakfast casseroles for Monday morning.  The house smelled good...mmm.  Then we ordered out for pizza.  It was good. 

Hermann and Linda came over to join our team for conversation during dinner.  Afterwards, Hermann spoke on healing.  We prayed for some of hour team members that needed healing.  As the Spirit led, one person after another was getting into the "hot seat" for prayer.  It was an awesome night!  All glory to God!  Praise Jesus!!

Everyone has taken showers now and is tucked into bed.  We have worship and devotional in the morning at 7 am before we head to the 1st clinic in Chimaltenango.  We are so looking forward to meeting the rest of the Guatemala team that will be joining us for the week.  We know that we will see some new faces and some family that we have not seen since last year.  Lots of hugs tomorrow morning.

God bless you all!  We love you!!