It's been an incredible week here in Guatemala with the Lifepointe team! The heart and passion that each person in this group has shown for the teachers, the children and their families has been amazing. They have given everything they have to the Bible lessons, the games, the worship time, and the crafts. The joy on the faces of the children has been so evident each day this week... and I really believe that even the smallest act of service and love shown has made a huge impact in their lives.
The highlight of the day today were the home visits in the time between the morning and afternoon sessions. A few of the team members had an opportunity to spend time in the homes of the children they sponsor. They met their families and in some cases brought much needed food and other items to them.
It has especially been an encouragement to me to watch as child sponsors meet their children for the first time. We are so grateful to see meaningful relationships begin and develop between the sponsors ("padrinos") and the children, and the experience has been a powerful reminder that the personal connection, the prayers, the letters of encouragement and the visits are by far the most important part of child sponsorship.
The Lifepointe family can be so thankful to be a huge part of what God is doing in La Limonada, and for the incredible group of people who have set aside this week of their lives to represent Jesus and Lifepointe among the children and families of La Limonada! It has been a huge blessing to spend this week here in Guatemala with all of them!
-Bill Cummings
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