Today, after an early start, we traveled to the first village, Tablitas. After our one hour bus ride to the village we began work. We split into two groups based on the jobs we were going to do. One group was working on making a concrete floor, and the other constructed two gardens. After the jobs were completed, the team met in a local church to eat lunch. After eating lunch the team broke up into their small groups to prepare for vbs. Soon kids were lined up outside and ready to begin. Shortly after the kids came in, we got started. We began with the drama. The kids really enjoyed it and it was very rewarding to see the smiles on their faces. After the drama, the evangelism team went up and shared a parable. We then went outside to play with the kids.
Overall, the experience was very overwhelming but at the same time very humbling and exciting. As Americans, sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in everything in our own lives that we often forget there are others who have real and bigger issues than ourselves. Our hearts were touched and filled with unfailing love from all the kids. It was so inspiring to see kids who were struggling but never failed to put that all away to have a good time and really connect with Jesus. Their love for him really shined through and touched our hearts.
-Cooper Parrish and Meredith Abell
Wesley Student’s Week in Guatamala 