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2010 YOM MissionTrip to Guatemala

- Update - Friday -

Our final full day in Guatemala has arrived, which was an off day for the youth filled with surprises. The surprises were planned by the adult leaders.

The youth woke to a special surprise breakfast. This morning, Keith and I, walked to the grocery store & bakery and bought breakfast for our group. One of the items included were fresh, hot, right out of the oven, bagels.

The next surprise was the Zip Line Company picked us up right at our Hostel @ 9am. They took us to our zip line tour, which was on a coffee plantation. The coffee at the plantation is sold and is the Star Buck Guatemala blend. The zip line consisted of 7 different zip line's through the mountains with beautiful views of the area.

After, the next surprise was lunch at McDonald's in Guatemala. Doesn't sound like much. However, it is absolutely beautiful. Maybe the most beautiful in the world. We ate in their courtyard and the scenery were ruins and a volcano.

The next surprise was we booked a private tour with our own tour guide. He took us on a walking tour of Antigua. The tour started off in town, went to city hall, followed by the cathedral. It was filled with history of Antigua and Guatemala.

After the tour the youth had time for one last shopping experience. Some shopped and some got ice-cream.

Now the youth are back at the Hostel packing. The final surprise will happen at 7pm. We have made reservations for a local restaurant in town where we will have dinner.

The evening will end with our group time of reflection, evening prayer, followed tonight with communion.

This has been a very powerful trip for all! God has worked through us and in us. We have all drawn closer to Him to build a better kingdom.

"Every Life is a Story"

Thank-you all for your prayers and your emails.

Picture of the week:

philadelphia

 

"Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young.

Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love,

your faith, and your pure life"

1 Timothy 4:12

 

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