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Ministry update in pictures: how your prayers and financial support produced a MULTIPLIED IMPACT on the lives of over 500 people during our recent trip to Guatemala.
As we spent July 24 - August 1 ministering in the beautiful country of Guatemala, we couldn't help but notice how God works in so many different ways to build up people.
Building Sustainability Among Guatemalans in Remote Los Romeros
We spent 5 days in the mountains of western Guatemala working with our 16-year-old grandson Brennan and his dad, Jesse, who have committed to partner for three years with Amilcar & Hilda Carrillo in their ministry outreach through Organic Gardening / Sustainability project.
Project Advances: 2006 Mazda 4x4 Pickup
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Mazda pick up truck checkup
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 | Mazda truck keys transfer to Amilcar -
the new steward! |
Throughout 2014, Brennan worked online to raise funds designated for a ministry vehicle to use in this work. The overwhelming response from both Christians and non-Christians led to this summer's purchase of a 2006 Mazda BT2500 diesel 4x4 pickup. This vehicle will greatly benefit the project and stimulate several micro-businesses in this community.
Prayers of Blessing for Project Leaders and Mazda Pickup
 | | Church Elders and Timothy's praying for Amilcar and Hilda's ministry |
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Prayers of blessing and dedication for Mazda Pickup before her "Maiden Voyage"
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Amilcar and Hilda's local church leaders pray for God's blessing on their ministry and the 'new' pickup they'll use for the work. Working Onsite at Los Romeros
The Carrillos have dedicated themselves to teaching the families in this remote community how to grow nutritional plants to feed their families and sell the surplus as cash crops. Last summer, we traveled with Brennan and his dad (and our son) Jesse to launch the project and teach organic gardening techniques to the villagers. This trip we had the privilege of working with Amilcar, Brennan, Jesse, and the villagers to build a new greenhouse structure and pour the foundation for the project's training room, which will be used to teach people how to grow organic plants, make fertilizer using the resources available to them, also how to raise chickens and sheep, as well as cultivate mushrooms.
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Lots of people - lots of work
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 | Prepping for new green house structure
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Physical work, relationships, family, and fun -- all the makings of a project like this.
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Brennan, can you make tortillas?
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Concrete pour - almost done
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Work happens outdoors, and in the kitchen. But with no Taco Bell, tortillas are made by hand, and don't come out of a drive through window.
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Saturday night church service
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Hilda works with the women, teaching them how to embroider traditional blouses for their use, and as a micro-business
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Greenhouse structure in Los Romeros
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In the evenings we shared meals, fellowship, and worship with the local people.
We were excited to see how God is continuing to build up the people of Los Romeros, Tajumulco, Guatemala both in practical and spiritual ways. We look forward to return next year in the summer of 2015 for the final stage of our part in this ongoing project.
Dalton and Vicki's Ministry Continues in the City: Building Business Leaders in Guatemala City and Chimaltenango
After our service in the mountains, Vicki and Dalton traveled to Guatemala City and nearby Chimaltenango where the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) hosted us for three days.
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FCCI Guatemala Board of Director
Training Session
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Senior Staff Workshop at ALCOSA - International Frozen Foods Exporters
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There we presented a total of 5 training sessions: two leadership workshops for FCCI local leadership teams, along with a private session for the management team from ACOLSA, followed by a Conflict Resolution workshop advertised as open to the public in Guatemala City.
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In Chimaltenango, we met with the local business leaders in the morning, and then had a large public seminar at Iglesia Alpha y Omega (with over 150 people attended that night) - open to all business leaders and owners in this thriving Guatemalan city.
 | | Evening Open Seminar in Chimaltenango |
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Grupo ELET morning meeting
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FCCI Open Workshop participants in Chimaltenango
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The sessions addressed effective leadership,
managing change well, using conflict productively -- even maximizing relationships in the workplace by better understanding the different personality types. These amazing leaders are anxious to live out Christian principles in their businesses and communities.
God Shows No Partiality
We couldn't help but notice how God moved powerfully in each environment where we served.
He used a 16-year-old boy with a vision, partnering with villagers in a remote area, to help build sustainable businesses. He used a faithful missionary couple to serve people and introduce them to Jesus. He used small business owners and corporate staffs to cultivate Christ-centered companies of integrity. He used us to train and motivate businessmen and women. He used you to support us and allow us to serve those many people.
God can use each of us to build up other people. Thank you for allowing Him to use you in this most recent endeavor.
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Breakfast time for Amilcar, Brennan, and
a hungry chick!
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How will you allow Him to use you next?
Growth Point
God can use each of us to build up others.
Scripture
Encourage one another and build each other up. (Thessalonians 5:11, NIV)
Prayer Points - Name some surprising situations in which you have seen God work through you or others.
- What does the term "building up" mean to you?
- "Building up others" can take various forms. What are some ways God may be calling you to build up others?
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Are you a builder?
"You have exceeded our expectation on every level. THANK YOU!"