Photo #1 13 people gave their lives to the Lord that night.
Photo #2 Playing for the Lord on the street.
Photo #3 Chow time
Photo #4 Sorting medicine, food, shoes etc.
Photo #5 Team photo
It is so exciting for us to host short term mission teams. Denominational differences are no barrier to the members and staff of Hearts for the children, or Mount Zion Church. We have been receiving teams for well over 15 years now. Most come between Februarys to July .We have already received two requests for June and July of 2011.
Our ministry house is situated between Guatemala City and the most popular tourist town of Antigua, in Guatemala. Our location is blessed with fresh air as we are situated about 3000 meters above sea level, and set on 3 acres of lush green plants and trees sounded by beautiful natural flowers of all kinds.
The house is able to accommodate up to 40 people, although some sleeping areas may be a little cramped it is comfortable and cozy. The food is always great with a mixture of Guatemalan and North American cuisine.
Brother Dale Hajost, of Due West Methodist United Church in Marietta Georgia has been leading teams to HFTCM for 5 years now and each one gets better and better, this years’ team was the best yet.
The makeup of the team was well balanced with a good mix of older teen agers and adults. The talents were also so well balanced between household repair people, translators, medical doctors, nurses, dental hygienist, and a young musical group calling themselves the sons of God. All were involved in outreach, medical and dental clinics, distributing clothes and shoes, along with gift bags. VBS was held 4 times during with different children. Hair was shampooed, and cut
One of the most exciting things was an outdoor Christian concert held on the street of Guatemala City at night at which the Sons of God performed, 6 in all played guitar, drums and sang both in Spanish and English. The stage was set up outside of our Mary Magdalena house on 4th street 13 people gave their lives to God on that exciting night. (PRAISE HIS NAME).
850 Were attended to by the Doctors and Dentist during the week as we traveled to several different areas to bless. One of which was at a hotel on the Pacific Ocean where we saw about 400 people and stayed overnight.
We encourage all Churches to put a team of talented people together who want to serve God in some way and come on down. Your life will be changed forever. All Christians should take at least one short term mission trip. We are waiting for you!