Safe arrival!by Hope Lima | June 25, 2016 4:06 PM
The team arrived safe and sound this morning at 8:45. We were able to stop at one of the Belize signs to take some photos. Then we were able to visit and eat breakfast with our friend Herman and his family. After eating breakfast we were able to take some relax time at a park playing basketball with some locals. This afternoon was spent at King's Children's Home. We were able to play basketball, hang out on the swing set, and love on the children. Overall, the team, by God's will, is feeling energized and excited for what's to come!
Making New Friends by Katherine Faleafine | June 25, 2016 10:48 PM
How good is God? It was a travel day and everyone was exhausted, but in the midst of all of that there was time to connect, love, and start building relationships with kids and teens at Kings Childrens Home.
Sunday schoolby Hope Lima | June 26, 2016 1:40 PM
We went out into the community this morning to lead a Sunday school service for the children. We were able to speak about David and Goliath, play some fun games, and teach them the songs we will be using for vacation bible school! Relationships are already being formed and we can't wait to see how they continue to grow through the Lord this week.
Improv worship sessionby Hope Lima | June 26, 2016 1:45 PM
After teaching Sunday school, we had the opportunity to do some impromptu worship at the church with their older youth. The spirit was so alive as we sang both in Spanish and English and got to being making connections with the youth of Belmopan.
Sunday School by Katherine Faleafine | June 26, 2016 3:34 PM
This morning we got to lead Sunday school in a local village. We sang songs, played games, the children got to hear about David and Golith.
Sunday night church service by Hope Lima | June 27, 2016 10:11 AM
After our morning worship session with the youth, we were able to go on home visits around Belmopan to invited the families to all the activities we have planned this week. It was an excellent time for building relationships within the community and spreading the word that Casa de Dios is working to help people know Jesus and the gospel. Then, on Sunday evening we joined Casa de Dios in their church service. We worshiped together in Spanish and English and it was beautiful to see that language barriers cannot stop us from worshiping our Lord. Pastor Vargas then shared a wonderful message about serving with us. Christina, Kenneth, and Maria stepped out in faith to share their testimonies with the congregation. The evening was beautiful and filled with the Holy Spirit.
VBS Day 1by Hope Lima | June 27, 2016 2:15 PM
This morning we had between 50 and 60 kids come out to enjoy our first day of VBS! We made crafts, had snacks, shared a bible story about John the Baptist encouraging them to have hope. We ended the morning with a large group soccer game!
Visit with St. Matthewsby Hope Lima | June 27, 2016 5:03 PM
This afternoon we spent time loving on the community that attends st. Matthews, a nearby sister church to Casa de Dios. Alex (boy) shared a wonderful message about trusting God even during our hardest times. We were able to play lots of games and sing songs as well.
Youth serviceby Hope Lima | June 27, 2016 10:56 PM
Tonight we spent a wonderful evening worshiping the Lord with the youth of Casa de Dios. Their love of the lord is so apparent, and we are so happy that they shared their evening with us.
VBS Day 2by Hope Lima | June 28, 2016 1:13 PM
This morning was full of lots of laughter as we finished our second day of VBS! The kids came back with their team bandanas already on and are starting to remember the songs and dance moves that go along with them. Our story today was about courage and the bible example was about Peter walking on water when Jesus asked him to trust. Our team is full of life and energy thanks to the Lord and we can't wait to see what this afternoon brings.
Saint Matthews Day 2!by Hope Lima | June 28, 2016 5:21 PM
This afternoon after VBS we returned to the sister church in Saint Matthews to do a second day of VBS for them. We ended the afternoon with lots of singing and games. After, we returned to Kings Children's home to play with the kids.
VBS Day 3by Hope Lima | June 29, 2016 12:13 PM
Even more kids came out to our third day of VBS today. We spoke today about the sermon on the mount, and then had a good conversation about the things that Jesus has done for us in our life. We played with water balloons, made bracelets, danced, and sang. We are having such a wonderful week loving on these children!
Afternoon out!by Hope Lima | June 29, 2016 8:26 PM
We spent the afternoon hiking up to xunantunich and walking around San Ignacio!
Last day of VBSby Hope Lima | June 30, 2016 1:37 PM
This morning was an emotional last day at VBS. We shared the story of Jesus coming back from death in order to show us His love. We got to play with water balloons and eat a bunch of sweets. It was a wonderful last day.
Goodbye service by Hope Lima | July 1, 2016 12:14 AM
We spent our last evening in Belmopan with the youth of Casa de Dios. We worshiped our hearts out, heard testimonies from both boy and girl Alex, heard a wonderful message from Jared, and then had a really tearful goodbye as we dropped the kids off.
