When Tiffany and I got home from the World Race we figured we were done traveling. (At least for a while) We planned to get “good” jobs, settle down and support the missionaries we met around the world. Little did we know that not long after we were home we would be offered an amazing opportunity. A wonderful family from our church offered for us to stay at a home they have in Guatemala.
(Sidenote: Most of you probably don’t know, but I have always wanted to spend a significant amount of time in a spanish speaking country and learn the language.)
Anyway, this offer seemed too good to be true. But after several meetings with the family and discussions with each other we decided to go live in Guatemala for three months. At first we didn’t really have a clue what we would do besides learn spanish and once again be the only white people in a city. But, once we began to share our plan with friends and family, opportunities arose to serve. We were soon asked to be a part of two, one week mission trips in Central America.
For the first mission trip we will help a medical missions team in Northern Belize provide free healthcare to the people of that area. Tiffany will get to assist the dentists while I do whatever they ask/tell me to do. We have done medical missions in the past and it is both rewarding and exhausting work! We look forward to helping in anyway we can and are thankful for all the doctors who are volunteering their time and skills to bless others. The second mission is to build a house for an impoverished family in Guatemala with Casas Por Christo. We will actually get to work along side our home church, Raintree Christian Church, in this project. We look forward to getting our hands dirty and blessing this family! While Tiffany and I have been working here in Lubbock to get ourselves to Guatemala and live on a small budget, we have not budgeted for these two mission trips.
So, while our plans were to return and make money so we can give to those serving around the world, we find ourselves leaving home once again and asking others to give. We have had such an amazing support base for all of our mission trips and we are asking that you partner with us once again. It is a humbling experience to rely on others for support but that is exactly what we are called to do. We are looking at raising around $4,000. This will cover all the mission expenses, such as travel, food and lodging, as well as go to supplies and costs for each of the projects. Those in charge of these missions have kept in mind our budget and have reduced the price for us to be involved since we will already be in the area and they could use more help. If you would like to financially support us you can send the money directly to us or to our supporting congregation:
Justin and Tiffany Hanes
5702 83rd Lane
Lubbock, TX 79424
or
Seminole Newlife Fellowship
209 S.W. Ave D
Seminole TX 79360
memo: Justin & Tiffany Hanes
(Just a note: Please do not send support directly to AIM. Due to the fact that these trips are not through AIM we will not be able to receive any money or checks that are sent to the organization. Thanks!)
We are leaving the country on June 1st and are looking to return in August. Any support you are willing to give would be appreciated. Without all of you, we would not get the opportunity to care for, love, and bless so many people!!
PS- We will continue to use this blogsite to keep all of you up to date on our time in Central America and we always like seeing comments of encouragement and love on our blog. Please be in contact with us as much as possible. We love and appreciate you all and your willingness to send people to serve!
