Two weeks ago my team & I moved from the Adventures base to live with our ministry host in the sweet city of Sumpango. As November 5th approached I was less than excited about the change & felt half-hearted towards ministry and disengaged from my team. Now with only 3 days left here I reflect on how the Lord has used this time to help me grow. Since being here I’ve felt nothing but an overflow of joy and love for our ministry host, for this city & the village of Santa Marta & for all the people I encounter daily. Man if I could only find the words to express my gratitude to the Lord on where He has placed me. Time and time again on the Race I’ve been disappointed about situations & then watched them turn into something more incredible and beautiful than I could’ve ever imagined.
Our ministry, Reindom, genuinely has my heart. Over the past month they’ve called me higher just in how they carry themselves. They walk so gracefully in who God calls us to be in Romans 12: 9-21. They love deeply and are compassionate beyond measure. They’re my age or just a little older and living completely by faith, trusting that the Lord will provide as they work for the good of the Kingdom day in and day out. I’ve found myself striving to be more like them, someone who exemplifies Christ in all they do. The work they’re doing is changing lives & they’ll be here continuing it even after my team is long gone. They spend Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the village of Santa Marta feeding the kids there, teaching them, doing bible lessons, and playing soccer. On Wednesdays they stay in Sumpango and feed the people of the community & spend time praying for them and worshiping with them. They work endlessly and without tire and still have time to pour into each other & their own personal callings. My team loves them so dearly & I’m already heartbroken to leave them. I’ll forever appreciate the way I’ve grown by watching who they are in the Lord, how they pursue Him & put Him first in all things.
With all this being said, in order to keep doing all the good they do they need more donations! For their housing, for supplies and food, for transportation, and to continue their work with the kids if Santa Marta. I’ll never stop being grateful for how I was supported when fundraising to come on the Race & now that I’m fully funded I’d love to support the people that have shown me so much about making ministry my whole life. If you’re interested in joining me in donating or in just learning more about what Reindom is doing here in Guatemala please reach out to me!
All my love and gratitude,
Grace!
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Grace
You continue to inspire me as I follow you thru your updates!! This has got to be an incredible experience & one that will be with you forever. Happy Thanksgiving Grace & may God continue to guide & be with you. Love you always..Aunt Joyce
Awww Grace these pics and your message are so comforting. It is so good to hear and see how your journey is going. We are so proud of you and we love you so much! You and your team are making a difference and you will continue to grow where God has put you. Love you! Aunt Wendy
Gracie:
Your PaPa and I are so proud of you! We miss you (especially during the holidays) but we know the work you are doing is such a blessing to those you serve. It gives us so much joy to know that you are following Christ’s instruction to “Feed my sheep.” Just remember that we love you, and you are always in our prayers.
Keep smiling pretty girl!! Very proud of you and so inspired by all you are doing. Soak it ALL IN!! Much Luv from all of US??
Gracie, Grandma is so very proud of you and how you are growing in your personal walk with God! Your Faith and Commitment to his glory is so rewarding! We all have moments of doubt , but He is always with you. Trust His guidance and Love for you and your team.
Missing your smiling face and love seeing pictures of you and the children! Take care of yourself and I am sending lots of hugs and kisses your way. Love you my sweet awesome Granddaughter! Happy Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for!??
Gracie, Grandma is so very proud of you and how you are growing in your personal walk with God! Your Faith and Commitment to his glory is so rewarding! We all have moments of doubt , but He is always with you. Trust His guidance and Love for you and your team.
Missing your smiling face and love seeing pictures of you and the children! Take care of yourself and I am sending lots of hugs and kisses your way. Love you my sweet awesome Granddaughter! Happy Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for!??