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!
