All of us in the youth group going to Guatemala are anxiously awaiting our departure early tomorrow morning. We are all excited about the places we will be seeing, the people we will be meeting, and the experiences we will be having and sharing while we are there. Some of us have never been outside of the country, some have never even been on a plane, most have never been somewhere like Guatemala before, and for all of us this trip will be a new, unique, and moving experience. We are looking forward to experiencing the Guatemalan culture, working with and helping people that are less fortunate, learning what we each have to share with the world. We would like to thank all of the members of the congregation for their moral and financial support that have made this mission trip possible.
Since the end of last year, we have actively been preparing for our impending trip. We have learned about the culture and the people of Guatemala. We have practiced our Spanish. We have met with Anne Sayre and learned about SEDEPCA and La Fraternidad, the mission programs we will be working with. All of these things have prepared us for the eleven busy and exciting days we have ahead of us. We are looking forward to everything we will be doing from working with the women in the Mayan village of Toj Mech and doing a home stay with their families, to visiting a fair trade coffee plantation and the Mayan ruins at Iximché.
As tomorrow quickly approaches, our excitement also grows. We hope that you will all pray for us throughout our trip and follow this blog daily to read about our experiences in Guatemala. Thank you all again for the support you all have given us.
Laura Merchant
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