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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Special Call for Soccer Equipment

As snowflakes drift and swirl outside our windows, we are filled with a longing for the warmth and beauty of Guatemala - and for the opportunity to reconnect with good friends (old and new) in our mission to serve the Maya people.

Last Sunday we made a giant step forward toward our goal, packing everything from toothbrushes and vitamins to children's shoes and backpacks with school supplies. Thank you for all your generous contributions - Muchas Gracias! Those of you who still have donations to deliver, please bring them to Room 283 next Sunday, January 19 at 12:30 p.m.

New to our 'needs' list is soccer equipment, requested by our partner church pastors. We're kicking off a new sports ministry this year with six Guatemalan trainers, including ex-professional soccer players, to run our soccer camp. Guatemalans are high on sports - with soccer being their national sport. It's an exciting opportunity to spread the gospel and develop new relationships! But we need your help. These are the items we are seeking: used soccer tee-shirts/jerseys and shoes for kids. If you can donate these items or know someone who can, we would be extremely grateful for your 'swift' assistance.

We ask for your continued prayers for our mission team as we prepare for our trip and commence travel on February 15, returning on the 24th. We also ask for your prayers for our Guatemalan pastors as they work within their communities to lay the groundwork for our service - pray that may we be a blessing and encouragement to them, as they will be to us.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

We will soon be on our way!

In just a few short weeks the 2014 Bridge Builders team will be embarking on the 20th year of trips to Guatemala! 
Thank you so much for being a part of our team! At the moment, I am just re-opening and fine tuning the blog so it is ready to go...Doesn't every bus need a tune up after it has been in the garage a few months? 
Next week we hope to have this fully functioning and running....maybe we can even show you some pictures and update you on packing the bags of shoes, backpacks, toothbrushes....etc.