An Adventure to Parachuch

We wound up Sunday with a special church service at Rio de Vida. Rob gave his testimonial and we were all very proud of what he did.  He and Nicki were then prayed for at the front of the church.  The Guatemalan people are so giving in their faith!

Today we headed off early (7:00 am) for Purulha.  This is one of the satellite schools about 25 minutes outside of Tactic.  We experienced the kid’s devotional and saw smiles on all the faces.   Once again we had the best ‘hug line’ anyone can imagine.  Once the kids were in class Les gave us some background on the school and the surrounding village. 

While the team headed back to Chijacorral to continue painting and working on the ceilings, Marg and I stayed in Purulha to work with a very special student.  Leslie is deaf and is a very determined young lady.  We introduced sign language to the school by me signing during the devotional and signing Father I Adore You while everyone sang.  We worked with Leslie all morning and will again tomorrow.  We also met her mother who worked hard to understand the signs and was very appreciative of our efforts.  It was a great experience to say the least.

 This afternoon we headed to Parachoch. The roads are terrible when the weather cooperates, and impassable when it rains.  We were lucky that God shone on us this day and we were able to make it to this very remote village.  Bridget led everyone in a children’s program.  Les was very animated as he acted out the big catch as he translated.  He had the children and all of us laughing. It was so heart warming to see not only the children, but the adults participating in the colouring and enjoying is so much.

 We’re back at home now and ready for our last full day in Tactic tomorrow.  Love and prayers to all of our family and friends.

 LU JEM

Purulha School

 

Leslie Signing - Eat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

People of Parachuch Watching the Children's Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe House in Parachuch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parachuch Villager Pleased with his Colouring

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