February 2009
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“so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
1 Corinthians 12:25-26
“to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”
Ephesians 4:12
It is such a blessing when we meet people who immediately treat us like family simply because they know we love the Lord as they do. This is what it means to be part of the family of God. This is what it means to be a member of the body of Christ. The Lord wants us to love one another, support one another, care for one another, suffer with one another and rejoice with one another. He wants us to build each other up and encourage one another. All of this simply because we know Him and the love that He has for us.
The team that came from El Shaddai, a church in Guatemala City, was amazing. They embraced us and the work that the Fickers are trying to do here. They came alongside them and served them while also blessing them. The nutrition program that Leslie does in her clinics is so important here. She hands out dry milk, vitamins and other dry goods to families, children, widows, single moms. It is a part of the outreach that is a priority. However, it all costs money and when times are tough in the US, the missionaries feel it. The Fickers continue to give because they trust in the Lord’s provision and know that His heart is to take care of the widow and the orphan and His command is to feed His sheep. When the team left, they left behind huge bags of the food, beans and rice and other dry goods that can be distributed to the poor and hungry. The Lord continues to provide through relationships and provisions from the unexpected. He is amazing and it is such an honor for our family to be a part of the work that He is doing here in Guatemala.
With only two months left, we are trying to keep our eyes on today while not worrying about what the Lord has for us once we return. If you think of us, please pray for the Lord’s plan for us. Thank you for your support and prayers. We could not be here without all of you. We pray for the Lord’s blessings over you and your families. May He draw you closer to Him and may He always be the Rock that you trust.
Here are a few pictures of the team from El Shaddai. The first is the pediatrician. The second is one of the dentists in action. The third is the ladies taking care of the “pharmacy”. Nicolasa is the shortest one. They needed her translating skills for distributing medicines to those who spoke only Quiche.
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