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The children’s clothes were torn and dirty and there was a faint smell of human waste in the air.  As we drove up to the school they ran to greet us, barefoot in the rocky dirt. This was the first time an American had entered the village and so the whole community came out to catch a glimpse. One boy captured my attention as I watched them waving through the window.  When I got off the bus and approached him, I noticed  that he was wearing an old  “Boomerang Express” t-shirt like the ones we had for VBS a couple of years ago. I started talking with him and in broken English he told me his name was Marvin. Once he realized I knew little Spanish, he tried to teach me simple vocab words like “Caballo” (horse) and “Manzana” (apple). I was able to talk with Marvin that afternoon and share my testimony with him. I gave him a bracelet that tells the story of God’s love and was able to go through the plan of salvation with him. 

After spending some time in the individual classrooms our team passed out packs of food and toys to the children. I was surprised to see Marvin running up to me with something in his hand. He handed me an old worn out horse Beanie Baby and told me he wanted to give me something to remember him by (“a recuerdo”). This boy had nothing and yet he wanted to give me a gift. I was humbled by the gesture and reminded of the story in Luke 21 about the widow who gave all she had, even though it was only two coins. Marvin  taught me a valuable lesson about faith that day.

This story is from a trip to Guatemala with Global Aid Network in November, I shared about Marvin briefly before but this is the whole story. My team and I were able to share Christ with an entire community using the Gospel bead bracelets as well as provide shoes, toys, and food.  I will be returning to Guatemala with Global Aid Network in March to work with an orphanage and after school programs with a local ministry called ENDAC. We will be providing water filters as well as food and school supplies for the children in these programs. Please pray for our team as we travel back to Guatemala City to share God’s love to a country in dire need of hope.

I need to raise between $1,500 to $2,000 to fund this second trip. 

That means If 40 people give $50 I will reach my goal!!

 I am so thankful for the team of people behind me this year supporting me financially and through prayer. I am trusting God to continue to provide by adding new people to this team. If you feel this is where God is leading you just click here!

Also, if you know of anyone who might be interested in joining my financial support team for this trip please let me know!

I need your help!

So March 5-12 I will be heading BACK to Guatemala! I am SO excited and thankful for the opportunity to head back to this beautiful country. Guatemala is right in our back yard but yet is in so much need. This time our team will be working in Guatemala City with a local ministry called ENDAC. We will be ministering to children in an after school program and an orphanage, sharing the love of Christ through our words and by providing school supplies, water filters, and food! When I was in Guatemala in November I was able to share the gospel with two little boys using the Gospel bead bracelet. It was such a JOY to be able to provide hope in such a dark situation. (Read the whole post here...Yanki and Benjamin)

 I know that God is working in Guatemala, I saw it firsthand in November and I am thanking HIM for this opportunity to be a part of HIS work again this March. 

First of all, I want to ask you to pray for me over the next few weeks as our team prepares and then leaves for Guatemala. Please pray for the hearts of the children and families we will meet. There is so much darkness surrounding them but the message of the Gospel is powerful and I can't wait to see what God does! Please pray that hearts and lives will be transformed through God's power. Even though this is just a short term trip, I believe that God will use it for long-term transformation. Please pray for our in-country partners, that our time in Guatemala will be effective to aid the work that God has called them to do. 


Second, I  need to raise between $1,500-$2,000 dollars to fund this trip to Guatemala. If you would like to support the work that we will be doing in Guatemala you can give here! (My giving page) Just click on the "give a gift" box on the right and follow the instructions! 


THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT! 


Isaiah 25:1 O LORD You are my God;I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness!

Seed Distribution in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is one of our major partners at Global Aid Network. Here is a story of the fruit that has come from our seed distribution several months ago. The seeds that we packed in PA in October will be shipped overseas to produce the same results! 

When Life Ministry Zimbabwe distributed seeds donated by Global Aid Network in Seke and Domboshava, Zimbabwe, many came to Christ! Since the distribution several months ago, the people have been growing food as well as growing in their faith! A group of new believers has been gathering for prayer everyday at 5 a.m. in Seke since they received Christ during the distribution. The effort and dedication they have been investing in their spiritual growth has been paralleled with their effort and dedication in producing quality vegetables in their gardens.

In Seke, the farmers have planted 7 varieties of vegetables in various locations within the community. Many of them had never seen red colored vegetables, but were excited to see the bright colors coming out of the ground to bring sustenance and income to their families. Most times these farmers grow varieties of canola, tomatoes, carrots and onions only. The variety of cabbage they were given is locally known as the Chinese cabbage and it is promising to bring stiff competition to the local market. The success of these vegetables has prompted the farmers to prepare some beds specifically for the production of seed for the next cycle. One man from Seke said that the germination success and the quality of these vegetables are unrivaled and it only makes sense to keep some of the produce for seed.

Global Aid Network is helping to alleviate hunger and starvation by providing relief assistance through our seed program. We ship a Harvester Pack™ overseas to provide a variety of seeds to plant crops that will yield 4 to 6 month’s worth of food.  Once the harvest begins, the food will provide meals to save a life and the surplus food can be sold to provide income for education and healthcare.

Another example of how helping to meet the physical needs opens opportunities to share the gospel.

Two Ways You Can Help:

1.      Join us to help sort and pack seeds for hungry people around the world.  Learn more about how your church or community can be involved in a Global Aid Network Seed Packing Event at http://www.gainusa.org

2.      For only $1.00, you can provide a Harvesters Pack™ of a variety of seeds for people to plant their own food. Give here! http://www.gainusa.org/ourwork/seedprogram.php