This is my second mission trip to Guatemala. On this visit, we were helping build a classroom onto the school, but let’s be real: our physical labor is not the real value we bring. The true value all happens many months before back at home with fundraising at our church. This entire classroom build only costs around $5,000 USD because we work closely with the local town to get labor donated and all supplies purchased locally and at the best price, as they know it’s for a low-income mountain village school. This village is about 7,000 feet up the mountain. 🏔️ You can see active volcanoes 🌋 in the distance. It’s just breathtaking.
A local Minnesota couple, Woody and Lety, make this all happen. They work with multiple churches, taking groups to Guatemala, showing them where the greatest need is, how to get the best prices, and how to serve the people. This couple is 82 and 78 and are still working hand in hand with each group as they bring them. What a testament to being God’s serving hands on Earth! They have been married for 58 years.
It does not matter what church you go to or what language you speak: if there is a need, you can do something. That is the message I am passionate about teaching my kids.
The world needs more people like Woody and Lety! They are walking testaments to God’s love. ❤️
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