March 15th - FINAL POST

Well, this is our last full day in Zacapa! We kicked off the day with something special. All of the students desired to take up a love offering for Pastor Salvador and his family. I was very impressed in how the students desired to be a blessing to the man who had blessed us so much. We also decided to take the clothes, stuffed animals, and supplies to him. So, we dropped everything off at this office this morning. He told us that he will use everything we gave him for the church and the community. We told him that would be fine for him to give some of the clothes and supplies to his community, since there are lots of children there. However, we urged him to take the money we had given him and use it to meet his family's needs. We could tell that had not crossed his mind at all. He has got to be one of the most self-less men I have ever met!

After we left Pastor Salvador, we toured the Mayan Ruins. What an experience! It was great to see the students having such a great time together and making memories. I have been reminding them all week that this Senior class will never be together like this again, so they need to make the most of it! And, they surely have.

We spent the rest of the afternoon fellowshipping around the pool and playing some volleyball together. Matt Combs and I also video taped each student giving their testimony so we can put that in our presentation when we return.

As I write this last post, my heart is torn. We all desire to see our families again and our churches, but I also desire to stay with the people of Guatemala. This trip has been so impacting for us and God has changed us from the inside out! I want to thank all of our leaders for their servant's hearts and their spiritual examples. They were top notch and need to be thanked! I also want to say a special word of thanks to Sue Cook and Tamara Mock for helping to make all of this possible!

Thank you for your constant prayers for us. We leave for home tomorrow morning from Zacapa. See you on Wednesday!

For His Name,

Pastor Stephen