Today was very difficult. The two teams joined today to go and work with the people around and about the Guatemala City Dump. There really are no words to adequately describe the type of poverty these people live in day-to-day. Families of 5,8, 10 and even 13 lived in an area no bigger than what we would refer to as a large walk in closet. The walls were sheets of rusted tin, the floors were mud (some had concrete) and there were no windows or doors. Dogs and cats filled the tiny, dirt alleyways that separated the homes. Flies were so thick that at times it felt as though it was snowing flies. The air was thick with smoke and dust to the point that it made most on our team noticeably uncomfortable. I say this only to try and help those at home understand how desperate the conditions are for many of the people here. As we went in many of the homes delivering food bags, we were able to share the word of God with the different owners and various family members. This was difficult for me personally because I struggled with the idea that here I was in these conditions telling these people about the joy and hope that they will have as believers, knowing that they will wake up each and every day fighting to survive yet another day. But yielding to the purpose God had for sending us on this trip, we made sure the word of God was conveyed in a clear and concise way. Kitty Hester, Kelcei Chamberlain, Elizabeth Sheffield, Jose and I shared Gods word, and I am pleased to announce that when we left, we left them with hope which brought them joy. We know, and more importantly they know, and believe, that they can face tomorrow with the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior and Lord. I was proud of the way Kitty, Kelcei and Elizabeth shared and prayed with some precious ladies.
We head back to the states tomorrow with full hearts, knowing that God has been glorified with our work in Guatemala. Thank you Lord for changed lives both inside and outside of this country.
Written by Wendell Sheffield...
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