We're in Guatemala!!! We arrived Saturday around lunchtime very tired but eager to begin our work here. After a quick bite to eat and a stop to drop off our luggage at the mission house, we went straight to the church that our missionaries have started to watch the Jesus film.
The new church in La Jocotillo
The moment we stepped out of the van we were swarmed with kids hugging us. Talk about a warm welcome! A few adults also came to see the movie and we enjoyed meeting them also.
Tommy loving on the kids.
After the movie we drove back into the city for dinner. We passed signs for the place Kenan was born and the hotel where we met him for the first time. That was very special for me. I'm looking forward to the time when we can bring him back here. We also ate at the same restaurant we went to as an adoption group and had a great authentic Guatemalan meal.
We even sat at the same table and in the same seats as last time.
Sunday morning we woke up feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep. We worshiped online with our church before heading back to Jocotillo for their morning services.
The Mission House
On the way there we passed a field of pineapples that were being harvested. Did you know that pineapples grow on top of bushes?
The workers were very nice and even gave us a few.
Church started with Sunday School. We colored with the kids, helped them with a memory verse and played a game before service started.
Rex with some of the boys wearing his Guatemalan shirt.
Garrett comparing sizes.
Loved this beautiful girl's Myan outfit.
Lunch was the Guatemalan version of Mexican and I must say it was very good.
After a short rest we attended The Gathering. It's an evening servie they have for missionaries and other English speaking people in the area lead by the family that runs the mission house.
It's been a very full two days so far. Tomorrow we start the demolition and prep work for the bridge. Looking forward to another great day!
