Guatemala Trip :: Part 2 :: The Video

One of our team mates, Stewart is a professional photographer/videographer. It was his job to do just that. I was often taking pictures of him because he was never in the pics and I would say, "Trust me, your wife will thank me later!"

Here is a video Stewart put together for Barcroft Bible. For those of you McLean people, guess which one is Rachel Miller (Brijet's daughter)!

Click here to see video (about 5 min -- takes a little time to load)

Guatemala Trip :: Part 1

Sunday morning before church.

We arrived home last Saturday around 7 pm. After finally settling in, we laid in bed staring up at our ceiling fan.

"I can't believe this morning we were just in Guatemala," Danny remarked mournfully. He was not ready to come home.

I did not want to leave Guatemala, but I did want home.

"I think we should go back in April for a month," he said hopeful.

"Of course you do," I thought. And next time, next time I'm packing my hairdryer and diffuser.

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HERE ARE SOME "TOURISTY" SNAPSHOTS.

HARD-CORE PICS TO COME.

Friday - shopping in Antigua

Shopping in Antigua - notice volcano in the background!

I would go back for the papaya alone! And to do God's work, of course.

Camping in the mountains meant convenient gourmet.

What kid didn't want to play soccer with this gringo?

The only cloudy day.

Up in the mountains. I'm taking a break from dental assisting for a nice walk with my Danny.

No, really I did assist Kelly Richardson. I don't just wear scrubs in OSHA training videos.

How cute are these scrubs from Walmart? Diagnosis: Extraction, again.

I specifically asked not to do any kind of children's ministry, but if you have stickers to give out, you are popular

Wordless Bible soccer ball. Again, whether in the mountains or the city, Danny had the moves.

First morning in the mountains before breakfast, getting some time in with Jesus.

I know, I look so cute for a missionary. No worries, I left this outfit for some lady up in the mountains to enjoy. I want to share Jesus and well, a good find from Tarjay.

Off We Go to Guatemala - Our Prayer Requests

Dear Family, Friends and partners in our trip!

Here are our itinerary and prayer requests. Thank you for all your prayers and love and support. We are humbled by how so many of you have come along side us.

"For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light." (Colossians 1:9-12)

In the joy of Christ,
Jacqueline and Danny

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Saturday, October 22  Team members arrive in Guatemala City at various times throughout the day. Pray for coordination in pickup and transportation to the team staging area.  Pray also that all the dental supplies team members are transporting in their luggage will clear customs without any problems.

Sunday, October 23  Worship in Guatemala City at La Iglesia Camino Y Verdad, pastor Andy is preaching. The team will travel 4 hours into rugged highland terrain (6,000+ ft elevation) to Piedras Grandes, a village area.  Pray that there will be no rains and that the roads will be passable.

Monday-Tuesday, October 24-25  Dental clinic evangelism in Piedras Grandes. Pray for physical endurance for the dentists, patience for the team members supporting them, and wisdom and enthusiasm for the team evangelists. Pray that many people will respond in faith to the gospel.

Wednesday, October 26  Travel back to Guatemala City... safety.  Pray for Andy and Tom as they engage in pastoral counseling for an on-going situation for a local family in the church.

Thursday, October 27  Convoy into Ciudad Quetzal, a drug-gang controlled area of the city that is very dangerous.  The team will set up a dental clinic in a new church (Casa Mana) starting with mostly women and children.  Pray for a good response to the gospel and for safety coming back out at night

Friday, October 28  Convoy back to Ciudad Quetzal and the team’s preparations for a large children’s concert in the afternoon with Chochy Ruano, recording artist.  The team will canvas the neighborhood extending invitations to children for the concert, which could be both the most exciting and dangerous part of the whole trip.

Saturday, October 29  Pray for a safe return to the USA