Monthly Archives: May 2015

When we say “house church” in Guatemala,  we mean a fellowship of 25 people who meet in a room the size of a one-car garage. Pastor Mario is a young visionary who is passionate about reaching the local families for Christ. This is a brand new zone that Clubhouse is reaching so we are very excited to be part of this ministry on Day 1.

Today we had a VBS with about 20 kids. It included a Bible lesson, crafts and sports at a nearby playground.  After VBS in the morning, we had lunch and then visited some local families who are in need. We brought a few bags of rice and spent some time talking to the family and praying for them. It was such an encouraging time!

Futbol with the locals.

The seniors were amazing! They were bold and took the initiative to talk to the family via our translator and to pray for them. The Clubhouse staff has noted our team’s attitude and effort as exemplary.

Pastor Mario’s church is packed with local children and our team!

Check out this link to Clubhouse Guatemala’s Facebook page!  More pics of our team!

https://www.facebook.com/ClubhouseG?ref=br_rs

Sunrise from the balcony this morning

The New Mission House for Clubhouse. We are the first team to stay here.

Last night we went to a local Taco Bell to use their WiFi.  Let me tell you, it was THE NICEST Taco Bell I’ve ever visited!  So, all of that to say, we will attempt to post extra pics with captions in the Otras Cosas  (other things) segment.  Enjoy!

If you would have told me that within the first 36 hours of our trip to Guatemala, we would face one of the most life-challenging experiences, I would have been skeptical, at best… but it happened. To put into the words the beauty of the fellowship of believers living by the Spirit, the breath-taking glimpse of Heaven in hearing the singing of the saints without inhibition and the graciousness of people living in abject poverty – I don’t think this blog will suffice.

We had the amazing privilege of worshiping with our brothers and sisters at Sembradores de Vida (Planters of Life) in Guatemala City.  This church, led by Pastor Fernando, represents the best of what a church should be.  These brethren are literally transforming the neighborhood blanketed by darkness into pockets of Jesus’ light through regular personal relationship-building, supplying food to meet physical needs and giving the hope of the Gospel.

After a wonderful morning service of worship and preaching the Word, we met with the Guatemalan staff for lunch.  Joining us was an American team from Virginia, who were en route to their week of service with Clubhouse at Camp Calvary.  It was a fun time together as we learned from their team members who were making their fifth trip to Guatemala with Clubhouse.

After lunch, we met with one of our translators for the week – Sandra.  Sandra and a couple of the Guatemalan staff led us to homes of locals in the neighborhood with whom they had just made contact.  Our objective was to bring some packets of rice and soup to families in need.  Earlier I mentioned abject poverty.  This is the reality for many here in Guatemala.  We met one woman, Marta, who was living under a tin roof with her family.  Two of her walls were heavy blankets and their floor was dirt.  The food was well-received and we prayed for some of the prayer requests that she shared with us.  This was the first touch by Sembradores with Marta.  Now, our prayer is that as more relationship building and meeting of needs occurs, she and her family will begin to pursue Christ in an eternal way.  She was one of many houses visited by our team today.

The testimonies of the class during our time of worship and prep for tomorrow was extremely thoughtful and encouraging.  They were listening to the Lord, were obedient in stepping WAY outside of our comfort zones and are learning much.  I believe today that God was a planter of life in the hearts of our seniors.  I can’t wait to see what Monday brings!

What a wonderfull first day! You would be SO proud of our team! They have initiated conversation in Spanish with fellow passengers on the plane and have had such positive attitudes.

The Mission House, shall we say, is well beyond our expectations.  We hope to have pics tomorrow as we are working off a single IPhone Hotspot for tonight.

Much love and Nada Es Imposible!

We have arrived safely in Guatemala and are unpacking at the Mission House! Seniors are hungry so we’re eating lunch.

Remember, schedules change, so we will hold onto this plan loosely!

Lititz Christian School

Saturday May 16^th

12:15              Team Arrives on Delta

2:00              Lunch at the mission house ( Sandwiches)

3:00              Team Welcome and rules for the week. (If you need a list email Mike)

6:00              Dinner

Sunday May 17^th

9:00                Depart for Sembradores church

12:00              Lunch (Packed from MH)

1:00-4:00       Home visits with food packs and praying with families.

4:00                Depart for Mission House

Monday – Thursday, May 18th thru May 21st

8:00                Depart Mission house for Zone 7

9:00                Arrive at small school

12:30              Lunch

1:00-4:00       Afternoon projects

4:00                Depart for Mission House

6:00                Dinner

Friday, May 22nd 

8:30AM           Depart for San Mateo

9:30AM           Arrive in San Mateo

11:00AM        Depart for Antigua

5:00PM           Dinner in Antigua

Saturday, May 23rd

 9:30AM Depart for Airport (Flight leaves at 1:00)

And the Senior Go blog is officially active!!!  Follow us daily as we journey to Guatemala from May 16-23 to serve with our friends at Clubhouse Guatemala!