We never want to forget was God has done for us and through us. Kelsie Edwards, a teen involved in our Elevate High School Ministry, traveled with one of our teams to Guatemala this summer. She shares some of her experience here:
“Guatemala was my very first missions trip and the experience far exceeded my expectations. The most memorable part for me was the small and happy town of El Jurgallon, We worked there to complete a church, which involved a lot of sifting, digging, and endless assembly lines. I’ll be honest, spending time at the orphanage seemed much easier than this. On one of our breaks [in El Jurgallon], I met a little boy named Elliot, and from then on we became inseparable. On breaks we would split water and play any game his heart desired.
On Friday we dedicated the completed church and, as usual, Elliot and I were together. The time came that I dreaded the most: the team began to head to the bus for the last time. Elliot’s hand was wrapped around my finger and I began a very emotional good-bye. When I told him I was leaving, he cried, kissed me on the cheek, and gave me a big hug. In Spanish, he told me he loved me and that we would always be friends. I forced the knot down my throat and got on the bus. As we began to move, I looked back to see little Elliot running and crying after the bus. This little boy captured my heart and visiting his country changed my life. I hope God gives me the opportunity to go again next year and do more work for Him and see my friend. I am forever changed.”
- Kelsie
Remember to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in El Jurgallon, Guatemala.
