Youth Guatemala Mission - August 2010

In the summer of 2010, four youth along with two leaders from St. Francis-in-the-Wood will be traveling to Guatemala to join Rev. Emilie Smith, who is currently undertaking a two year mission with the Anglican Church of Central America.

We will join her at the Peace House in Santa Cruz del Quiche, where we will meet and work with Guatemalan youth, and assist the ministry she is undertaking by beautifying the centre and its garden

All of our missionaries are contributing to their participation; and to prepare for this trip there have been a number special events and fundraisers happening at St. Francis. In May 2010 we hosted a Spring Plant Sale and the Dessert Extravaganza. The Guatemala team also presented the mission, and helped serve lunch, to the parish at our Parish Picnic. We have also been supported by generous donors, who contributed frequent flyer miles to get the team to and from Guatemala!

At the end of June, the team travelled to Ross Lake for our pre trip orientation retreat. Rev. Emilie Smith introduced us to the history of Guatemala, and the work she is involved in at the Peace House. The team is now ready to head to Guatemala; from August 3rd to 12th!

We can all be a part of this exciting opportunity for our youth and our ongoing relationship with Guatemala. Please keep the team in your thoughts and prayers throughout the summer. We're not just looking forward to an incredible trip, but also to coming back and sharing our experiences with you in the Fall!

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