Ok so I’ve written this blog once before but I can’t seem to find it anywhere, so I’ll write it again.
I’ve written a few blogs and I realized that I had written about the ministry we’ve done this month.
We are being hosted by Agape in Action (www.agapeinaction.org ) and Sally and Erv are the leaders of the compound. They have been so amazing and so hospitable. Sally is a nurse and Erv is a Jack of all trades.
Agape In Action: "Our mission is to care for physical ailments and to go beyond the stethoscope to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of the indigenous Maya in the mountainous Quiche’ province of the Central Highlands of Guatemala. We accomplish this by working in close cooperation with local medical officials, hospital facilities and partner with other missions and clinics. We support pastors in rural areas with medical clinics in their churches, as well as join with other missionaries to reach deep into remote areas to hold medical clinics and show the Jesus Film. Our dorm facility, located on the grounds of the Santa Elena National Hospital, serves as a comfortable, convenient and secure site to host visiting medical missionary teams. We provide training and experience for visiting medical students from the United States and financially support deserving students in medical and nursing schools."
AIA partnered us with the Hospital across the street and we’ve been doing maintenance work for them. We’ve painted parking lots, sanded and painted a variety of things and painted the emergency room. It’s been good. I must admit, I was pretty bummed that I didn’t get placed in an orphanage this month but God remedied that by having the local kids burst out running into my arms every time they see me. It’s been heartwarming to be loved by little strangers.
I’ve enjoyed ministry but this month has been a stretching one for me. God has brought to the surface some things that I thought I had dealt with over the years. He’s allowed some things that has forced me to confront fears and forgive quickly. There’s been conflicts, stretching, feedback and tears but the way I see that makes for a great stew of growth. As bitter as it was to swallow, I am appreciative of the time spent here and the lessons learned. Who would have known that the first month would be so intense? Month 2, bring it on!
