The Team is Home
Thank you all for praying!
City-wide celebration service 10am this Sunday at CHS gym.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
SUNDAY & MONDAY
Sunday was great day of worship and getting ready to leave. We had a relaxing time of playing with the kids and we met to get ready to leave. The highlight of the day was definitely church and the soccer game that we went to. The boys from casa are on a team that plays in a local league. We sent about 55 of us to cheer them on. It was great. But just like a soccer game they tied 2-2. It was a fun time for everyone as the boys do not have a crowd to play in front of and we enjoyed cheering them on. The people that cheered the loudest were able to take the team out to Pollo Campero after the game. I have been working on getting a highlight video made for the guys. We had three camera angles so it should turn out well.
The teams left at 3:45 and 9:15 am this morning.
** Please pray for safety and the spread of gospel here at Casa and in Colfax.
Sunday was great day of worship and getting ready to leave. We had a relaxing time of playing with the kids and we met to get ready to leave. The highlight of the day was definitely church and the soccer game that we went to. The boys from casa are on a team that plays in a local league. We sent about 55 of us to cheer them on. It was great. But just like a soccer game they tied 2-2. It was a fun time for everyone as the boys do not have a crowd to play in front of and we enjoyed cheering them on. The people that cheered the loudest were able to take the team out to Pollo Campero after the game. I have been working on getting a highlight video made for the guys. We had three camera angles so it should turn out well.
The teams left at 3:45 and 9:15 am this morning.
** Please pray for safety and the spread of gospel here at Casa and in Colfax.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
SATURDAY
The team was able to sleep in today as today we celebrate for the Glory of God our labor and the proclamation of His goodness and salvation to a village. We had doughnuts and muffins this morning from Pollo Campero. The goal today is to give the cooking team today a full day off. Tonight we are calling in Domino’s.
The team left for the village at 9am. The road out to the village for the first half is a nice two-lane road. The second half however, is not quite as nice. These roads were the perfect challenge for our drivers. The Lord kept us save as we wound our way above 10,000 ft. over the mountain and down to the small village. When we arrive people were already gathered, and the band was playing in the church. The women of the church had already started to cook the food. We originally had planned with the church to have the dedication service and then eat lunch. However, so many people were cooking, that they would not leave the food until it was finished. So, we decided to wait, play with the children in the village, and have lunch first. So the coloring books were everywhere even the older adults in the village were asking to color! What a special time, and a wonderful people culture God has given this earth.
Just before lunch, the Gideon team that was with us went around and handed out 300 Spanish New Testaments. They went fast as they were crowded and so many people wanted ones. With the few we had left, the team walked around with Esdrus and went to some homes and gave them to the families.
Lunch was smelled wonderful and looked even better. However, we were instructed to not even taste it due to the chance of sickness. We estimate we fed roughly 400-500 people.
The service was wonderful. God has provided so much! We all tried to squeeze into the church and sang a song. I think it was “When the roll is called up yonder”. Then the pastors from the Colfax churches stood up front and said a few words describing the process of getting to Guatemala. Then I went up front and we presented Esdrus with a picture of a car we bought for him while we were here. We also had the Cook’s come up and present the musical instruments for teaching the children. Then Darlene presented the denim quilt with our names on it to Esdrus. The deacons then prayed for us and there was a presentation to each church for their efforts in the project. I loved how the deacons of the church kept saying, “we thank God first, and then we thank you”! The Esdrus said a few words and then called our entire team up to the front of the church and we were in the middle isles as well. Then he prayed for us and all the people in the church laid hands on us and prayed for us. This was a Spirit filled emotional time, and was a blessing to all as we cried with them and thanked God for what He was doing and will continue to do in our communities. There was no better way to spend and independence day in the mountains surrounded by 4 volcanoes, passing out the word of God, and fellowshipping with other believers!
We thank God for the safe ride home and giving our drivers the skills to not drive off the cliffs of the mountains. We returned to Casa and had Domino’s pizza for dinner as we were all tired and wanted to eat and rest. The 4 drivers on motorcycle brought the 50 pizzas to Casa and we were all glad to see them.
We went to bed early to rest up for worship Sunday and our last day here.
** Praise God for what He has done in the lives of this group and in the village.
** Praise God for His ever-watchful protection and safety as He wills it.
** Pray for our last day here to get done what God wants us to accomplish.
Glorify God in all things
The team was able to sleep in today as today we celebrate for the Glory of God our labor and the proclamation of His goodness and salvation to a village. We had doughnuts and muffins this morning from Pollo Campero. The goal today is to give the cooking team today a full day off. Tonight we are calling in Domino’s.
The team left for the village at 9am. The road out to the village for the first half is a nice two-lane road. The second half however, is not quite as nice. These roads were the perfect challenge for our drivers. The Lord kept us save as we wound our way above 10,000 ft. over the mountain and down to the small village. When we arrive people were already gathered, and the band was playing in the church. The women of the church had already started to cook the food. We originally had planned with the church to have the dedication service and then eat lunch. However, so many people were cooking, that they would not leave the food until it was finished. So, we decided to wait, play with the children in the village, and have lunch first. So the coloring books were everywhere even the older adults in the village were asking to color! What a special time, and a wonderful people culture God has given this earth.
Just before lunch, the Gideon team that was with us went around and handed out 300 Spanish New Testaments. They went fast as they were crowded and so many people wanted ones. With the few we had left, the team walked around with Esdrus and went to some homes and gave them to the families.
Lunch was smelled wonderful and looked even better. However, we were instructed to not even taste it due to the chance of sickness. We estimate we fed roughly 400-500 people.
The service was wonderful. God has provided so much! We all tried to squeeze into the church and sang a song. I think it was “When the roll is called up yonder”. Then the pastors from the Colfax churches stood up front and said a few words describing the process of getting to Guatemala. Then I went up front and we presented Esdrus with a picture of a car we bought for him while we were here. We also had the Cook’s come up and present the musical instruments for teaching the children. Then Darlene presented the denim quilt with our names on it to Esdrus. The deacons then prayed for us and there was a presentation to each church for their efforts in the project. I loved how the deacons of the church kept saying, “we thank God first, and then we thank you”! The Esdrus said a few words and then called our entire team up to the front of the church and we were in the middle isles as well. Then he prayed for us and all the people in the church laid hands on us and prayed for us. This was a Spirit filled emotional time, and was a blessing to all as we cried with them and thanked God for what He was doing and will continue to do in our communities. There was no better way to spend and independence day in the mountains surrounded by 4 volcanoes, passing out the word of God, and fellowshipping with other believers!
We thank God for the safe ride home and giving our drivers the skills to not drive off the cliffs of the mountains. We returned to Casa and had Domino’s pizza for dinner as we were all tired and wanted to eat and rest. The 4 drivers on motorcycle brought the 50 pizzas to Casa and we were all glad to see them.
We went to bed early to rest up for worship Sunday and our last day here.
** Praise God for what He has done in the lives of this group and in the village.
** Praise God for His ever-watchful protection and safety as He wills it.
** Pray for our last day here to get done what God wants us to accomplish.
Glorify God in all things
Saturday, July 4, 2009
FRIDAY
Today was our final workday. The village team went up to do some final tune-ups on the house and church. As usual there was a lot of cement pouring and painting. Some of the group finished up on the detail lettering on the church. Some of the guys stayed out late at the village and on the way home stopped for a nice sit down dinner at a steak house. That crew worked so hard it was good that they could take a break.
The teams hear finished odd jobs around Casa and spent a lot of time playing with kids. One large group constructed wood cars with the kids and painted them. There was sewing to finish and many errands to be ran for tomorrow’s ceremony out at the village. I had to run into the city 3 times and Tim had to go to Chemaltenango to get the food for the village.
**Please pray for our group as we wind down our trip. That we will stay focused on our desire to glorify God and not on our own selfish needs.
** Please pray that God will be proclaimed on Saturday’s village celebration and that people would be saved.
Today was our final workday. The village team went up to do some final tune-ups on the house and church. As usual there was a lot of cement pouring and painting. Some of the group finished up on the detail lettering on the church. Some of the guys stayed out late at the village and on the way home stopped for a nice sit down dinner at a steak house. That crew worked so hard it was good that they could take a break.
The teams hear finished odd jobs around Casa and spent a lot of time playing with kids. One large group constructed wood cars with the kids and painted them. There was sewing to finish and many errands to be ran for tomorrow’s ceremony out at the village. I had to run into the city 3 times and Tim had to go to Chemaltenango to get the food for the village.
**Please pray for our group as we wind down our trip. That we will stay focused on our desire to glorify God and not on our own selfish needs.
** Please pray that God will be proclaimed on Saturday’s village celebration and that people would be saved.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
THURSDAY
Early this morning both the village and medical teams left again for their duties. We began preparation for feeding the village. We are expecting over 500 people to come and eat at the church building and house dedication.
Melanie and April left for the states at 8:30am. (This was a planned departure, as they need to get back to engagements and family at home)
Jamie and I had a wonderful meeting with Mike this morning. We discussed many issues and had a good time. We also had another good meeting with Walter. Please pray that we will be able to get a meeting with the CNA in the city and have all the right people their.
The Casa team spent a lot more time moving dirt at the new property site. We could use about 3 bobcats if that gives you an idea… Another group of guys cut, grinded, and welded the new metal windows and doors for the church. We hope to have them placed tomorrow just in time for the ceremony on Saturday. The guys working on the false ceiling finished their job today and had some time to do repairs on other parts of the house. I finally was able to get some physical work in and it felt great. I was able to paint the boys and girls bathrooms at the school with some others from the team. They were a great crew as that was not an easy (smelly) task.
Some of the team continues to have small amounts of upset stomach. Please pray for comfort.
The village team poured the main floor concrete today (three rooms and a hallway). This was quite a task and I hope to have some pictures up soon. There was more painting and trim work to finish up as well. Some of the crew stayed later to work on some more electrical.
The medical team went to two primary schools today and taught over 750 students at each school about dental hygiene. They then went to a small primary school and talked to about 150 kids and a pre school with about 50. The Lord was able to provide so that they could hand out toothbrushes to all of them. They gave another 100 toothbrushes, vitamins, and toothpaste to a lady at the schools who has a community center. They also went to a Bible primary school in a local neighborhood that meets every Tuesday and Thursday. The team gave the director 1,000 toothbrushes and 100 toothpaste tubes to distribute to the children and their families. There are 11 people on the medical team and one always graciously stays behind to help us here at Casa for those who are not feeling well.
Tonight after dinner, we had a truly awesome time of worship and fellowship. We sang a few songs, and shared for about 2 hours what God has been doing on this trip. This time was so special! I cannot describe it to you. Please praise God for He is worthy of all praise!
Early this morning both the village and medical teams left again for their duties. We began preparation for feeding the village. We are expecting over 500 people to come and eat at the church building and house dedication.
Melanie and April left for the states at 8:30am. (This was a planned departure, as they need to get back to engagements and family at home)
Jamie and I had a wonderful meeting with Mike this morning. We discussed many issues and had a good time. We also had another good meeting with Walter. Please pray that we will be able to get a meeting with the CNA in the city and have all the right people their.
The Casa team spent a lot more time moving dirt at the new property site. We could use about 3 bobcats if that gives you an idea… Another group of guys cut, grinded, and welded the new metal windows and doors for the church. We hope to have them placed tomorrow just in time for the ceremony on Saturday. The guys working on the false ceiling finished their job today and had some time to do repairs on other parts of the house. I finally was able to get some physical work in and it felt great. I was able to paint the boys and girls bathrooms at the school with some others from the team. They were a great crew as that was not an easy (smelly) task.
Some of the team continues to have small amounts of upset stomach. Please pray for comfort.
The village team poured the main floor concrete today (three rooms and a hallway). This was quite a task and I hope to have some pictures up soon. There was more painting and trim work to finish up as well. Some of the crew stayed later to work on some more electrical.
The medical team went to two primary schools today and taught over 750 students at each school about dental hygiene. They then went to a small primary school and talked to about 150 kids and a pre school with about 50. The Lord was able to provide so that they could hand out toothbrushes to all of them. They gave another 100 toothbrushes, vitamins, and toothpaste to a lady at the schools who has a community center. They also went to a Bible primary school in a local neighborhood that meets every Tuesday and Thursday. The team gave the director 1,000 toothbrushes and 100 toothpaste tubes to distribute to the children and their families. There are 11 people on the medical team and one always graciously stays behind to help us here at Casa for those who are not feeling well.
Tonight after dinner, we had a truly awesome time of worship and fellowship. We sang a few songs, and shared for about 2 hours what God has been doing on this trip. This time was so special! I cannot describe it to you. Please praise God for He is worthy of all praise!
WEDNESDAY
Some of the medical team went up to deliver more medication to the people who did not get some Tuesday. The team handed out 80 more toothbrushes and toothpaste plus they had a brief dental hygiene lesson. They had about 30 people there for medical follow up. They administered more antibiotics as well as set up referrals and made arrangements to get people to hospitals who had orthopedic or gynecological problems.
Adam and I went to the City to purchase a concessions-sized popcorn maker for a dorm of 58 boys. We also picked up 6,000 vitamins, 2,000 vitamin C, 1,500 children’s vitamins, and 40 bottles of scabies cream. Oh, Adam and I had Guatemalan Wendy’s in town and that was my medication!
The team in the village finished some wiring and moved more dirt while leveling the ground for the main floor cement poor on Thursday. The team took out a tree stump and worked on cleared out an area for stairs. The church is all finished with painting, just some detail work that needs to be done on Friday.
A very rare thing happened at the village. One of our college girls Jessica, had been communicating with some of the Guatemalan women, was called over to her house today. So she went. The ladies asked her to take off her clothes! They then proceeded to dress her in a celebration village dress that the ladies would wear in the village to weddings, and special events. These dresses are almost NEVER given away. The color of the pants represents what state the person is from and the top represents what village they are from. So long story short, the ladies gave Jessica l the dress! Tim was floored as he has seen groups work with other churches and never has this type of thing happened. The clothes given were worth roughly $400 to $500 US!!! So when Jessica came out, Brianna and Cacey came over to her and were telling the ladies how beautiful the dresses were, the ladies took them into their house and have them dresses as well! These people have NOTHING and they are giving their most expensive item to us as a gift of thanks. This event was truly humbling and wonderful all at the same time. Praise God for His ability to teach all of us something more about living like Him every day! Our entire group goes out to the village on Saturday, so please be praying for God to be proclaimed and glorified to all in the village.
The team here at casa continued work hard today. Bill and Graham worked on tile on the floor and another crew continued the false ceiling in pastor Dave’s dorm. The ladies are still working on cleaning the kitchen in the baby dorm! Another large group of 15 or so moved dirt and began to level the ground for the new church and girls dorm here at Casa. Deloris and Armeda cut out fabric for aprons. The rest of the team worked on painting and more painting.
Wes, Dave, Tyler and Bo all handed out matchbox cars to the 5-8 year old dorm today. That was a lot of fun and the boys immediately began racing and crashing there cars. One little boy, who took two, came up to Wes on his own accord and gave the car back he stole. Little things like this happen all the time here. The Holy Spirit continues to work in the lives of these kids.
Today we had an adoption meeting… we found out mostly what we already know. However we are now trying to get a meeting with JonJon down at the CNA in the city with our lawyer. I would really appreciate your prayers on this.
The kids at Casa had Bible tonight and so a few of our team went to that. They really teach these kids here.
Tonight the medical team re-organized and re-packed the vitamins for the medical clinic in the afternoon. They will also get to have some dental hygiene assemblies in the schools today. They are having a good time, serving God with their gifts.
**Please petition God for continued health. We have a hand full of individual problems with health issues, however, no real team patterns of sickness.
**Please also pray for our team meeting Thursday night… we will be worshiping together.
Some of the medical team went up to deliver more medication to the people who did not get some Tuesday. The team handed out 80 more toothbrushes and toothpaste plus they had a brief dental hygiene lesson. They had about 30 people there for medical follow up. They administered more antibiotics as well as set up referrals and made arrangements to get people to hospitals who had orthopedic or gynecological problems.
Adam and I went to the City to purchase a concessions-sized popcorn maker for a dorm of 58 boys. We also picked up 6,000 vitamins, 2,000 vitamin C, 1,500 children’s vitamins, and 40 bottles of scabies cream. Oh, Adam and I had Guatemalan Wendy’s in town and that was my medication!
The team in the village finished some wiring and moved more dirt while leveling the ground for the main floor cement poor on Thursday. The team took out a tree stump and worked on cleared out an area for stairs. The church is all finished with painting, just some detail work that needs to be done on Friday.
A very rare thing happened at the village. One of our college girls Jessica, had been communicating with some of the Guatemalan women, was called over to her house today. So she went. The ladies asked her to take off her clothes! They then proceeded to dress her in a celebration village dress that the ladies would wear in the village to weddings, and special events. These dresses are almost NEVER given away. The color of the pants represents what state the person is from and the top represents what village they are from. So long story short, the ladies gave Jessica l the dress! Tim was floored as he has seen groups work with other churches and never has this type of thing happened. The clothes given were worth roughly $400 to $500 US!!! So when Jessica came out, Brianna and Cacey came over to her and were telling the ladies how beautiful the dresses were, the ladies took them into their house and have them dresses as well! These people have NOTHING and they are giving their most expensive item to us as a gift of thanks. This event was truly humbling and wonderful all at the same time. Praise God for His ability to teach all of us something more about living like Him every day! Our entire group goes out to the village on Saturday, so please be praying for God to be proclaimed and glorified to all in the village.
The team here at casa continued work hard today. Bill and Graham worked on tile on the floor and another crew continued the false ceiling in pastor Dave’s dorm. The ladies are still working on cleaning the kitchen in the baby dorm! Another large group of 15 or so moved dirt and began to level the ground for the new church and girls dorm here at Casa. Deloris and Armeda cut out fabric for aprons. The rest of the team worked on painting and more painting.
Wes, Dave, Tyler and Bo all handed out matchbox cars to the 5-8 year old dorm today. That was a lot of fun and the boys immediately began racing and crashing there cars. One little boy, who took two, came up to Wes on his own accord and gave the car back he stole. Little things like this happen all the time here. The Holy Spirit continues to work in the lives of these kids.
Today we had an adoption meeting… we found out mostly what we already know. However we are now trying to get a meeting with JonJon down at the CNA in the city with our lawyer. I would really appreciate your prayers on this.
The kids at Casa had Bible tonight and so a few of our team went to that. They really teach these kids here.
Tonight the medical team re-organized and re-packed the vitamins for the medical clinic in the afternoon. They will also get to have some dental hygiene assemblies in the schools today. They are having a good time, serving God with their gifts.
**Please petition God for continued health. We have a hand full of individual problems with health issues, however, no real team patterns of sickness.
**Please also pray for our team meeting Thursday night… we will be worshiping together.
New Contact Numbers
The phone we have been using is down. Here are 2 new cell numbers in case of emergency.
011 502 4369 3850
011 502 4337 1627
011 502 4369 3850
011 502 4337 1627
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Here is an article with some history on this trip if you are new to this site and what is going on...
http://www.thefigtree.org/march09/030109colfaxgu.html
http://www.thefigtree.org/march09/030109colfaxgu.html
TUESDAY
We had another workday here at Casa with a group in the village and a group at Casa. The medical team also went to the village.
This was the first medical clinic the team had ever done. So I guess when everyone is a rookie, things should be a little shaky, but they did a great job.
The medical team helped at least 175 people in the village. This took most of four hours. Some people came from miles away on foot with their families to get some help. The main needs were worms, scabies, and neck and back problems. So far the team has run out of vitamins, however we home to get some on Wednesday. The medical team came back to Casa really excited and they made a huge difference in the lives of those in the village. We pray to God for the healing of their hearts as well.
Adam, Kurt, and I went to a pharmacy to get some worming meds and other needs that the med team needed to take out to the village and for Thursday. $900 and no script needed!
We had another team meeting to address schedule, plans, and any updates before bed.
** Thank God for all the finances raised, as we have been able to purchase many things for the orphanage. Please pray that God would guide us to spend, as He desires.
We had another workday here at Casa with a group in the village and a group at Casa. The medical team also went to the village.
This was the first medical clinic the team had ever done. So I guess when everyone is a rookie, things should be a little shaky, but they did a great job.
The medical team helped at least 175 people in the village. This took most of four hours. Some people came from miles away on foot with their families to get some help. The main needs were worms, scabies, and neck and back problems. So far the team has run out of vitamins, however we home to get some on Wednesday. The medical team came back to Casa really excited and they made a huge difference in the lives of those in the village. We pray to God for the healing of their hearts as well.
Adam, Kurt, and I went to a pharmacy to get some worming meds and other needs that the med team needed to take out to the village and for Thursday. $900 and no script needed!
We had another team meeting to address schedule, plans, and any updates before bed.
** Thank God for all the finances raised, as we have been able to purchase many things for the orphanage. Please pray that God would guide us to spend, as He desires.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
MONDAY
Monday was our first workday here at Casa. The teams were spread out as a team of 45 went to the village and the rest were working here on various jobs. On the way to the village to work on the church and Esdrus’s house the buss blew a tire and the flatbed ran out of gas. The team was delayed for 3 house while we took them in small groups by van to the work site. Once the team arrived they were able to accomplish many tasks like painting most of the inside of the church. They estimated about 2 tons of dirt and another ton of sand was moved. They decided to stay late and get more work in. The village team returned at 4:30pm.
Those who stayed at Casa were working hard too. Our food teams work almost all day in organization, preparation, and cleaning of the food and kitchen areas. At 6,800 feet it is real fun to boil a pot of water! Some of the youth moved concrete blocks to the back part of the property by the school. Some of our ladies cleaned the massive range hood in the children’s kitchen (you could have filmed a cleaning commercial in there). Other groups worked on building a wall in the main kitchen for the orphanage. There was tile work being done as well as grinding, painting of metal doors, and other metal shop needs. Another group was working on putting in a tile ceiling for pastor Dave, while more of the team was painting across campus.
From about 2pm on, the team spent a lot of time playing with the kids. There was nail painting with some of the older girls, a 2.5 hour pick up game (gringos vs. the Guatemalan middle school girls) we barely won… Other people on the team took the day to rest and recover from a busy weekend.
After dinner, the medical team began preparation for their first ever clinic on Tuesday. That went well after we found the mysterious lost suitcase of vitamins. The team will leave at 7 am in the morning to go out and work. The group had a very nice cake made up for Jamie and I as it was our 13th wedding anniversary. Everyone was off to bed after a quiet night of well-deserved rest.
** Please petition our omniscient God on behalf of our medical team Tuesday for patience, clarity of mind, and a heart full of mercy to serve those in need.
** Praise God for good health on our team, and continued protection.
Monday was our first workday here at Casa. The teams were spread out as a team of 45 went to the village and the rest were working here on various jobs. On the way to the village to work on the church and Esdrus’s house the buss blew a tire and the flatbed ran out of gas. The team was delayed for 3 house while we took them in small groups by van to the work site. Once the team arrived they were able to accomplish many tasks like painting most of the inside of the church. They estimated about 2 tons of dirt and another ton of sand was moved. They decided to stay late and get more work in. The village team returned at 4:30pm.
Those who stayed at Casa were working hard too. Our food teams work almost all day in organization, preparation, and cleaning of the food and kitchen areas. At 6,800 feet it is real fun to boil a pot of water! Some of the youth moved concrete blocks to the back part of the property by the school. Some of our ladies cleaned the massive range hood in the children’s kitchen (you could have filmed a cleaning commercial in there). Other groups worked on building a wall in the main kitchen for the orphanage. There was tile work being done as well as grinding, painting of metal doors, and other metal shop needs. Another group was working on putting in a tile ceiling for pastor Dave, while more of the team was painting across campus.
From about 2pm on, the team spent a lot of time playing with the kids. There was nail painting with some of the older girls, a 2.5 hour pick up game (gringos vs. the Guatemalan middle school girls) we barely won… Other people on the team took the day to rest and recover from a busy weekend.
After dinner, the medical team began preparation for their first ever clinic on Tuesday. That went well after we found the mysterious lost suitcase of vitamins. The team will leave at 7 am in the morning to go out and work. The group had a very nice cake made up for Jamie and I as it was our 13th wedding anniversary. Everyone was off to bed after a quiet night of well-deserved rest.
** Please petition our omniscient God on behalf of our medical team Tuesday for patience, clarity of mind, and a heart full of mercy to serve those in need.
** Praise God for good health on our team, and continued protection.
Monday, June 29, 2009
SATURDAY
Today some of the group finished the trench/conduit project while the rest of the group cleaned up the rooms to get ready to leave. Today was mostly chaotic as there were down times for the team, but many other odd jobs for everyone to accomplish. We were packed up and ready for Tim Ruth to come get us for Casa around Noon.
The trip to Casa was great as we were able to see some of the large City of Guatemala. The trip took about 45 minutes as traffic was busy. We were all excited to get out to Casa. Most of our luggage was on the top of the busses as well as on a flat bet truck. The Lord held off the rain just enough to keep our luggage dry.
When we arrived at Casa we organized our luggage into our rooms and found our beds. Each day we travel or go to a new place, it takes us about a full 24 hours to get settled in and know what our different jobs will look like. The group has had wonderful patience with me as I am sometimes relying heavily on others to make sure everything is set up for us.
Saturday was also the day that Jamie and I were able to see Jon Jon. It was so difficult to be only 25 miles away and not be able to see him these last few days. So getting to Casa and being able to hold him in our arms was very special. Casa has let Jon Jon stay with us at Tim’s house. This has been a fun experience and we have been learning a lot about him and his needs. On the other hand both Jamie and I are very busy here and we cherish every minute we get to spend with him.
After spending time playing with the kids. Tim Ruth gave us some ground rules for the orphanage. Then Mike Clark spent about 2 and a half hours sharing with us about God’s call on his life to Guatemala and the testimony of 5 or 6 girls. The only word I have to describe after the girls stories were told is SELAH. A word used in the psalms to instruct the listener to "stop and listen" or "Let those with eyes see and with ears hear". The wonderful powerful work of our Savior to wash these kids clean of the indescribable acts that have been done to them is truly unspeakeable. One can only stop and listen and pray to make a difference for Christ through the Spirit of God in this world of sin. I will let your friends family, tell you more on this powerful and very special time. I doubt, anyone on this trip will ever forget this night.
The group had a late dinner due to the time with Mike Clark. It has been a difficult transition for the team after having our food always ready for us and to shift gears and have to feed 100 tired people. Please praise God for giving us an outstanding cooking team!
The girls are on the upper part of the campus here where the girls are located in the orphanage. The guys are on the lower half by the work bodegas.
The beds are better here and we are thankful that we did not have to bring sleeping bags, sheets etc. So thank you to all the work teams who went before us and left their things for us.
SUNDAY
Church began at 8 am with the sound of a Shofar. The older kids had Sunday school in the big blue building. They sure know how to teach kids here, the entire building is turned into a learning area with all the surroundings decorated to fit the lesson they are teaching. They have the children divided up into the tribes of Israel so they are always teaching them. The older kids help teach all the younger ones. Children are so resilient and they can accomplish so many things when leadership is asked of them.
Worship with the kids was wonderful. An awesome time of glorifying God and celebrating all He has done. Jesus has cleansed the so many of these kids and it is an emotional time to worship with them as they teach us all to be thankful and forgiving in our lives. The entire blue building was packed with kids and our group. After worship Pastor Dave preached to the kids in Spanish and our group left to have some preparation for lunch and our trip to Antigua. At 10:30 we had “gringo church” and had a quick lunch and clothes change as we left for Antigua around 12:30.
Antigua is a timeless place and is filled with so much history. After a brief problem with the team busses finding each other, we went to the convent ruins of Los Capuchinas. We were able to take a big group picture as well as take many pictures. The highlight for me was when our group (or those who were not off looking around on their own.) sang in the acoustic room under the living quarters. We sang “Sanctuary”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Wonderful Merciful Savior”. Traveling on the tiny cobblestone streets of Antigua with 100 Americans is a feat in itself. Safety was not really an issue, because the sheer size and number of our group gave us this “probably you do not want to mess with this group” look. We walked to a small artisan market where the items for sale were on blankets on the street. The group then met walked to the “Casa de Jade” jewelry store where they gave us a 10% discount for working at Casa. The teams then split off into groups of 10 to do some shopping. This was our one day, so we made it count. We were there till 7pm and the busses picked us up outside Pollo Campero. We bought 150 pieces of chicken and gave the group a snack as dinner would be a little late again tonight due to our schedule.
When we arrived back at Casa we had a brief overview of the next day and then had dinner and went to bed.
** Praise God for the safety he provided this weekend as we were on the road.
** Praise God for the wonderful work He is doing here at the Casa para Ninos orphanage.
** Please pray for God’s protection and strength for the work team that heads to the village 6am Monday morning and their travel all week.
Today some of the group finished the trench/conduit project while the rest of the group cleaned up the rooms to get ready to leave. Today was mostly chaotic as there were down times for the team, but many other odd jobs for everyone to accomplish. We were packed up and ready for Tim Ruth to come get us for Casa around Noon.
The trip to Casa was great as we were able to see some of the large City of Guatemala. The trip took about 45 minutes as traffic was busy. We were all excited to get out to Casa. Most of our luggage was on the top of the busses as well as on a flat bet truck. The Lord held off the rain just enough to keep our luggage dry.
When we arrived at Casa we organized our luggage into our rooms and found our beds. Each day we travel or go to a new place, it takes us about a full 24 hours to get settled in and know what our different jobs will look like. The group has had wonderful patience with me as I am sometimes relying heavily on others to make sure everything is set up for us.
Saturday was also the day that Jamie and I were able to see Jon Jon. It was so difficult to be only 25 miles away and not be able to see him these last few days. So getting to Casa and being able to hold him in our arms was very special. Casa has let Jon Jon stay with us at Tim’s house. This has been a fun experience and we have been learning a lot about him and his needs. On the other hand both Jamie and I are very busy here and we cherish every minute we get to spend with him.
After spending time playing with the kids. Tim Ruth gave us some ground rules for the orphanage. Then Mike Clark spent about 2 and a half hours sharing with us about God’s call on his life to Guatemala and the testimony of 5 or 6 girls. The only word I have to describe after the girls stories were told is SELAH. A word used in the psalms to instruct the listener to "stop and listen" or "Let those with eyes see and with ears hear". The wonderful powerful work of our Savior to wash these kids clean of the indescribable acts that have been done to them is truly unspeakeable. One can only stop and listen and pray to make a difference for Christ through the Spirit of God in this world of sin. I will let your friends family, tell you more on this powerful and very special time. I doubt, anyone on this trip will ever forget this night.
The group had a late dinner due to the time with Mike Clark. It has been a difficult transition for the team after having our food always ready for us and to shift gears and have to feed 100 tired people. Please praise God for giving us an outstanding cooking team!
The girls are on the upper part of the campus here where the girls are located in the orphanage. The guys are on the lower half by the work bodegas.
The beds are better here and we are thankful that we did not have to bring sleeping bags, sheets etc. So thank you to all the work teams who went before us and left their things for us.
SUNDAY
Church began at 8 am with the sound of a Shofar. The older kids had Sunday school in the big blue building. They sure know how to teach kids here, the entire building is turned into a learning area with all the surroundings decorated to fit the lesson they are teaching. They have the children divided up into the tribes of Israel so they are always teaching them. The older kids help teach all the younger ones. Children are so resilient and they can accomplish so many things when leadership is asked of them.
Worship with the kids was wonderful. An awesome time of glorifying God and celebrating all He has done. Jesus has cleansed the so many of these kids and it is an emotional time to worship with them as they teach us all to be thankful and forgiving in our lives. The entire blue building was packed with kids and our group. After worship Pastor Dave preached to the kids in Spanish and our group left to have some preparation for lunch and our trip to Antigua. At 10:30 we had “gringo church” and had a quick lunch and clothes change as we left for Antigua around 12:30.
Antigua is a timeless place and is filled with so much history. After a brief problem with the team busses finding each other, we went to the convent ruins of Los Capuchinas. We were able to take a big group picture as well as take many pictures. The highlight for me was when our group (or those who were not off looking around on their own.) sang in the acoustic room under the living quarters. We sang “Sanctuary”, “Amazing Grace”, and “Wonderful Merciful Savior”. Traveling on the tiny cobblestone streets of Antigua with 100 Americans is a feat in itself. Safety was not really an issue, because the sheer size and number of our group gave us this “probably you do not want to mess with this group” look. We walked to a small artisan market where the items for sale were on blankets on the street. The group then met walked to the “Casa de Jade” jewelry store where they gave us a 10% discount for working at Casa. The teams then split off into groups of 10 to do some shopping. This was our one day, so we made it count. We were there till 7pm and the busses picked us up outside Pollo Campero. We bought 150 pieces of chicken and gave the group a snack as dinner would be a little late again tonight due to our schedule.
When we arrived back at Casa we had a brief overview of the next day and then had dinner and went to bed.
** Praise God for the safety he provided this weekend as we were on the road.
** Praise God for the wonderful work He is doing here at the Casa para Ninos orphanage.
** Please pray for God’s protection and strength for the work team that heads to the village 6am Monday morning and their travel all week.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday
Friday was another good day. We accomplished all but the about 30 minutes of work on the trench/conduit project. The ladies had finished the library work and had a wonderful and emotional thank you from the library staff. There was even cake! Carl and I ran errands to the city and I was very busy with getting ready to make the jump to Casa Saturday at noon.
About one 12:15, Carl and I returned from the city and were getting out of the car and with no warning CRACK! Lightning struck very close as it shook the ground and car alarm went off in the parking lot. Many of our team was working in the field with the trench project and we immediately pulled them off the project and got them to cover. (It did not take a lot of persuasion for most people) Then a big storm came in with small ice cube sized hail came down and it rained for at least an hour. Colfax has not seen rain like Guatemala at least in the 9 years I have been there. How powerful is God’s display of His creation!
We had another wonderful lunch and then were off to other tasks. We had small teams that helped the kitchen crew thorough out the day. The food here has been very good. We began washing clothes for the team and many of the ladies especially Colleen Cook and Becky Farmer spent much of the rest of the day and into the night working on the clothes, shoes, and everything else that was completely dirty.
After dinner we had a time of worship with the team and the room was electric with the Spirit of God. What a fun way to praise Him with brothers and sister in Christ! Carl Martinsen shared how the Lord called his family to missions and then the team spent some time sharing how God has been teaching them this week. We then had an offering for the two students that shared with us last night to help them with school. Carl and I were off to the airport to get the second team.
The team of 30, tired from a long day and they were ready for bed. We filled up the place and a few had air mattresses to sleep on. Everyone was off to bed around 11:30
** Please pray for a safe trip to Casa on Saturday and for the two groups to blend well one group has been here for a while.
About one 12:15, Carl and I returned from the city and were getting out of the car and with no warning CRACK! Lightning struck very close as it shook the ground and car alarm went off in the parking lot. Many of our team was working in the field with the trench project and we immediately pulled them off the project and got them to cover. (It did not take a lot of persuasion for most people) Then a big storm came in with small ice cube sized hail came down and it rained for at least an hour. Colfax has not seen rain like Guatemala at least in the 9 years I have been there. How powerful is God’s display of His creation!
We had another wonderful lunch and then were off to other tasks. We had small teams that helped the kitchen crew thorough out the day. The food here has been very good. We began washing clothes for the team and many of the ladies especially Colleen Cook and Becky Farmer spent much of the rest of the day and into the night working on the clothes, shoes, and everything else that was completely dirty.
After dinner we had a time of worship with the team and the room was electric with the Spirit of God. What a fun way to praise Him with brothers and sister in Christ! Carl Martinsen shared how the Lord called his family to missions and then the team spent some time sharing how God has been teaching them this week. We then had an offering for the two students that shared with us last night to help them with school. Carl and I were off to the airport to get the second team.
The team of 30, tired from a long day and they were ready for bed. We filled up the place and a few had air mattresses to sleep on. Everyone was off to bed around 11:30
** Please pray for a safe trip to Casa on Saturday and for the two groups to blend well one group has been here for a while.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday and Thursday
WEDNESDAY
This is a two day update that will bring you up to speed on what has been happening down here in Guatemala.
On Wednesday, our group had breakfast at 7:30 and had time to finish their devotionals. We had orientation at SETECA while some of the group re-packed our secondary bags for Casa. (we separate items of value that we carry so that if someone looks to take anything from our bags the items are spread out among our 70 bags.) The team began working on many projects here at the seminary as there is so much to do. Our group could stay here a month and still have things to do. We had a group working in the library dusting books and entering data to update the computer system. Now when I say dusting books, there is no air conditioning here and so they open the windows right next to the busy street here in the city. Most of the dust on the books was dust from the diesel cars and busses that drive by all day. Another part of the team was in the home base for our group serving those who had minor cuts and were needing a good break from working hard. We had a few people who were not feeling well, mostly due to over exhaustion and lack of fluids. It is hard to pace yourself here as the altitude sneaks up on you. We thank the prayer team back home for their efforts in praying for those who were not feeling well. Everyone is up on their feet and back to work, we have no one who is not working due to injury. Praise God!
About 60 or so of our group began digging through mud and dirt to build 10 concrete junction boxes and to supply 4” conduit for new electrical lines to those boxes for housing on campus. I estimate that it is about 180 yards of trench at a foot wide by 24” deep. This is hard work, as there are tree roots, concrete and other surprises in the dirt/mud that make it difficult to dig effectively. The teams who were working on the roots had such a hard time, getting through all the roots. They are real servants. Not one complaint! The mornings are the best time to work because around 1:30 every day when we break for lunch, it rains enough to erode some solid Palouse farm hills!
Another group of ladies have been helping a lady here on campus make puppets for the ministry that God has called her to do.
We had Pollo Campero for dinner. Basically a KFC back in the states but about 50 times better. Pollo Campero is a major fast food chain that started in Guatemala and is now all over the world even China. We watched a video on Guatemala and the Seminary and headed off to bed around 9:30. Our team was so tired. People were even sleeping while waiting for dinner.
THURSDAY
Rested and a little sore, we were right back working again, on the same projects that we had the day before.
Another part of our team began working on tearing down an old basketball hoop that has been continuously hit by cars in the parking lot. This thing was a monster! Sledge hammers and chisels and a team of 9 people finally were able to get the remainder of concrete out of the hole by hooking it up to Carl’s (our guide) van and pulling it free. I do not know if that block of concrete will ever get broken down! The whole process took approx 5 hours.
The trench team continued working hard. The only hiccup was while crossing a dirt/gravel road we hit a gas line that was placed only 8 or so inches deep and a little later in the day a water line that was under a 12 inch diameter tree root (we found out later, that it was no longer in use) You never know what you are going to get when working construction in Guatemala. And no, there was no Avista to call before we dig! All precautions were taken and the gas was shut off and so there would be no dinner from the dining hall tonight. Carl and I decided we would walk our group in teams up to McDonalds. It was only about 3 blocks away and would give us all a chance to see a little street life in Guatemala. I will let your family/friends fill you in more on that trip when the return home. We then went back to the seminary, ate our food, and listened to 2 students give their testimony from the Seminary. It is always so awesome to hear what God is doing in this world and how he guides people to be lead to His glory and saving grace of Jesus Christ.
We went to bed around 10:30 getting ready for another busy day on Friday.
**Please praise God for His constant protection, petition Him for quick recovery from working and that He will guide the team of 30 people here safe that are traveling from Colfax all day Friday.
This is a two day update that will bring you up to speed on what has been happening down here in Guatemala.
On Wednesday, our group had breakfast at 7:30 and had time to finish their devotionals. We had orientation at SETECA while some of the group re-packed our secondary bags for Casa. (we separate items of value that we carry so that if someone looks to take anything from our bags the items are spread out among our 70 bags.) The team began working on many projects here at the seminary as there is so much to do. Our group could stay here a month and still have things to do. We had a group working in the library dusting books and entering data to update the computer system. Now when I say dusting books, there is no air conditioning here and so they open the windows right next to the busy street here in the city. Most of the dust on the books was dust from the diesel cars and busses that drive by all day. Another part of the team was in the home base for our group serving those who had minor cuts and were needing a good break from working hard. We had a few people who were not feeling well, mostly due to over exhaustion and lack of fluids. It is hard to pace yourself here as the altitude sneaks up on you. We thank the prayer team back home for their efforts in praying for those who were not feeling well. Everyone is up on their feet and back to work, we have no one who is not working due to injury. Praise God!
About 60 or so of our group began digging through mud and dirt to build 10 concrete junction boxes and to supply 4” conduit for new electrical lines to those boxes for housing on campus. I estimate that it is about 180 yards of trench at a foot wide by 24” deep. This is hard work, as there are tree roots, concrete and other surprises in the dirt/mud that make it difficult to dig effectively. The teams who were working on the roots had such a hard time, getting through all the roots. They are real servants. Not one complaint! The mornings are the best time to work because around 1:30 every day when we break for lunch, it rains enough to erode some solid Palouse farm hills!
Another group of ladies have been helping a lady here on campus make puppets for the ministry that God has called her to do.
We had Pollo Campero for dinner. Basically a KFC back in the states but about 50 times better. Pollo Campero is a major fast food chain that started in Guatemala and is now all over the world even China. We watched a video on Guatemala and the Seminary and headed off to bed around 9:30. Our team was so tired. People were even sleeping while waiting for dinner.
THURSDAY
Rested and a little sore, we were right back working again, on the same projects that we had the day before.
Another part of our team began working on tearing down an old basketball hoop that has been continuously hit by cars in the parking lot. This thing was a monster! Sledge hammers and chisels and a team of 9 people finally were able to get the remainder of concrete out of the hole by hooking it up to Carl’s (our guide) van and pulling it free. I do not know if that block of concrete will ever get broken down! The whole process took approx 5 hours.
The trench team continued working hard. The only hiccup was while crossing a dirt/gravel road we hit a gas line that was placed only 8 or so inches deep and a little later in the day a water line that was under a 12 inch diameter tree root (we found out later, that it was no longer in use) You never know what you are going to get when working construction in Guatemala. And no, there was no Avista to call before we dig! All precautions were taken and the gas was shut off and so there would be no dinner from the dining hall tonight. Carl and I decided we would walk our group in teams up to McDonalds. It was only about 3 blocks away and would give us all a chance to see a little street life in Guatemala. I will let your family/friends fill you in more on that trip when the return home. We then went back to the seminary, ate our food, and listened to 2 students give their testimony from the Seminary. It is always so awesome to hear what God is doing in this world and how he guides people to be lead to His glory and saving grace of Jesus Christ.
We went to bed around 10:30 getting ready for another busy day on Friday.
**Please praise God for His constant protection, petition Him for quick recovery from working and that He will guide the team of 30 people here safe that are traveling from Colfax all day Friday.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
We are here!!!! At least 70 of us are… the other 30 arrive on Friday night. God is so good. Not only for His provisions for us but for being a God who always has His interests in mind! As our group becomes more satisfied in God we see God work even more among us for His glory… how rewarding!
Our first day of travel was long. We gathered at the Baptist church at 3:45 and we arrived at the airport around 5:30 our first group of 45 checked in and immediately God worked his first miracle. It was only last Friday and I was in the travel agents office and we called our airlines to find out final costs for luggage, it was going to be $25 per person for the second bag. That means we were to pay approx. $1,500 for just our second bags. When we got to the counter, the airlines decided not to charge us! So we thank our airlines for donating to missions! After we checked the first team in, our second group of 22 checked in as their plane left a little later in the morning. One in Seattle we grabbed some food and had a delay with our flight to Houston… engine trouble. We waited and waited and were about 10 minutes from passing our window to get to our Guatemala connection on time, Continental pulled another plane out and flew us out just in time for us to board in Huston. The pilot was talking to Ken McNaughton and me and said that, if our group was not as big as it had been, they would have just canceled the flight. Coincidence? Doubt it! God knew exactly how many people to load on that plane!
As we arrived in Houston we met up with the Schumacher’s who flew in from DC and Erin Kroll who flew in from Phoenix.
Our flights all day were very smooth. We even were able to watch an amazing lightning storm of to the right of our plane as we flew into Guatemala. It reminded me of one of those electricity balls that you put your hand on them and the light sticks to your fingers. The cloud just continued to flash. Praise God we did not have to go through it.
Once we had landed customs was simple, after we ditched our fruit and jerky. (note to team leaving on Friday, we talked about this in training. Please do not bring any fruit or homemade jerky into Guatemala!) Baggage claim went well, however we lost one bag that was supplies to give away. The great thing is if we had to lose one bag on the entire trip that was the one! It did not have anything in it we needed or was very important. As we left the luggage area they check the bags and make sure you do not have anything illegal or items they want you to charge you duty on. We have a lot of items that could be charged. As our group walked up to the line, the security guard just told us to go to the side of the line and we could leave. No bag check!!!! So we left with not problems at all. Praise God.
When we exited the terminal, Carl Martinsen was waiting for us with the 2 busses and the small u-haul like truck. I took quite a few minutes to load up our luggage for 70 people however, being nighttime the airport was not that busy. The trip to the Seminary was short and we placed our group in their rooms and were off to bed around midnight. Everyone I have talked to today said that as soon as they put their head on the pillow, they were asleep.
Praise God for a day of His might power working and thank Him for His sustaining grace as we traveled.
Our first day of travel was long. We gathered at the Baptist church at 3:45 and we arrived at the airport around 5:30 our first group of 45 checked in and immediately God worked his first miracle. It was only last Friday and I was in the travel agents office and we called our airlines to find out final costs for luggage, it was going to be $25 per person for the second bag. That means we were to pay approx. $1,500 for just our second bags. When we got to the counter, the airlines decided not to charge us! So we thank our airlines for donating to missions! After we checked the first team in, our second group of 22 checked in as their plane left a little later in the morning. One in Seattle we grabbed some food and had a delay with our flight to Houston… engine trouble. We waited and waited and were about 10 minutes from passing our window to get to our Guatemala connection on time, Continental pulled another plane out and flew us out just in time for us to board in Huston. The pilot was talking to Ken McNaughton and me and said that, if our group was not as big as it had been, they would have just canceled the flight. Coincidence? Doubt it! God knew exactly how many people to load on that plane!
As we arrived in Houston we met up with the Schumacher’s who flew in from DC and Erin Kroll who flew in from Phoenix.
Our flights all day were very smooth. We even were able to watch an amazing lightning storm of to the right of our plane as we flew into Guatemala. It reminded me of one of those electricity balls that you put your hand on them and the light sticks to your fingers. The cloud just continued to flash. Praise God we did not have to go through it.
Once we had landed customs was simple, after we ditched our fruit and jerky. (note to team leaving on Friday, we talked about this in training. Please do not bring any fruit or homemade jerky into Guatemala!) Baggage claim went well, however we lost one bag that was supplies to give away. The great thing is if we had to lose one bag on the entire trip that was the one! It did not have anything in it we needed or was very important. As we left the luggage area they check the bags and make sure you do not have anything illegal or items they want you to charge you duty on. We have a lot of items that could be charged. As our group walked up to the line, the security guard just told us to go to the side of the line and we could leave. No bag check!!!! So we left with not problems at all. Praise God.
When we exited the terminal, Carl Martinsen was waiting for us with the 2 busses and the small u-haul like truck. I took quite a few minutes to load up our luggage for 70 people however, being nighttime the airport was not that busy. The trip to the Seminary was short and we placed our group in their rooms and were off to bed around midnight. Everyone I have talked to today said that as soon as they put their head on the pillow, they were asleep.
Praise God for a day of His might power working and thank Him for His sustaining grace as we traveled.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Thank you for checking this site out. This will be our main source of communication to you on this trip. You can check here for updates, prayer requests and other information about the trip. Please note the contact information below and please use the phone numbers listed for emergency only. We will do our best to get contact with loved ones in a few days after our arrival. I will post when we arrive (Lord willing) in Guatemala Tuesday night if I can get Internet access. If the blog is having posting beyond two days please be in contact with your church office, as we will try to keep them up to speed.
Please pray that God will be glorified through this trip!
And…
Please pray that God will continue to be glorified when we return as we continue to work together!
Please pray that God will be glorified through this trip!
And…
Please pray that God will continue to be glorified when we return as we continue to work together!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact info Before June 27 (for emergency contact)
Carl Martinsen
Cell phone: from the U.S. (502) 5708-4328
Home phone: (502) 2476-3505
Seminary office phone: (502) 2471-5160, ext. 122 (if get recording dial 122, or ask for Carlos Martinsen if you get switchboard)
Email: cmartinsen@caminternational.org
Available after June 27
Todd's Cell phone number in Guatemala (for emergency contact)
Dial this number as written below from your home phone
011 (502)4316-1901
Casa Aleluya in Guatemala
(please do not send letters packages to this address as it will not get there in time.)
Casa Aleluya Para Ninos
Km 32 Carr. Interamericana
San Bartolome, Milpas Altas, Sacatepequez
Guatemala, Central America
This information about the embasy is for EXTREME emergency use only DO NOT CONTACT OTHERWISE
U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
Embajada de los Estados Unidos de America
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad
Guatemala, Central America
Phone: 011-502-2326-4000
Fax: 011-502-2326-4654
Carl Martinsen
Cell phone: from the U.S. (502) 5708-4328
Home phone: (502) 2476-3505
Seminary office phone: (502) 2471-5160, ext. 122 (if get recording dial 122, or ask for Carlos Martinsen if you get switchboard)
Email: cmartinsen@caminternational.org
Available after June 27
Todd's Cell phone number in Guatemala (for emergency contact)
Dial this number as written below from your home phone
011 (502)4316-1901
Casa Aleluya in Guatemala
(please do not send letters packages to this address as it will not get there in time.)
Casa Aleluya Para Ninos
Km 32 Carr. Interamericana
San Bartolome, Milpas Altas, Sacatepequez
Guatemala, Central America
This information about the embasy is for EXTREME emergency use only DO NOT CONTACT OTHERWISE
U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
Embajada de los Estados Unidos de America
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad
Guatemala, Central America
Phone: 011-502-2326-4000
Fax: 011-502-2326-4654
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